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Posted by Deneb on August 23, 2010, at 17:45:47
I came upon this term while searching for more info on fainting.
The thing is, I don't lose consciousness when I suddenly fall down. I just suddenly feel my legs getting weak and I fall. This happens after I get up after sitting for a long time. Often my vision is dimmed or goes black. I fall down, but I don't lose consciousness. Can this be a vasodepressor reaction caused by meds?
One doctor seems to think it is caused by meds.
Anyone ever heard of falling without losing consciousness?
I feel absolutely fine after the fall. Also I think my body retains some control as I fall as I don't get hurt when I fall.
It's very odd! Anyone have any clues on what is going on?
Posted by Deneb on August 23, 2010, at 18:11:07
In reply to Drop attacks?, posted by Deneb on August 23, 2010, at 17:45:47
I guess these sudden falls are just something I have to live with?
Doctors just tell me to eat more salt, get up more slowly from sitting and drink more water. I don't get it, I eat plenty of salt.
I really hope this doesn't happen in public! I've been lucky that so far they've all happened at home usually when I'm alone. Falling in front of people would be really embarrassing!
Posted by Maxime on August 23, 2010, at 18:57:42
In reply to Drop attacks?, posted by Deneb on August 23, 2010, at 17:45:47
Try getting up more slowly so that there isn't a sudden drop in your blood pressure. It should help. It's happened to me as well with various meds. You take Risperdone, don't you? That can really drop your BP.
Posted by Deneb on August 23, 2010, at 20:08:09
In reply to Re: Drop attacks? » Deneb, posted by Maxime on August 23, 2010, at 18:57:42
It's just that it doesn't always happen when I get up fast. Also I get up, am OK for a few seconds then I start the blacking out.
I will try to get up more slowly, but I'm worried I'll look weird. I don't want to get up from a chair like a little old lady or man.
Posted by Zzzz on August 23, 2010, at 21:16:30
In reply to Re: Drop attacks? » Maxime, posted by Deneb on August 23, 2010, at 20:08:09
A few ideas;
Wear a heart monitor.Have a friend stay over until they can see and observe what is happening. Find someone who can take your blood pressure when it happens or several times when standing up, check your pupils.
You can really cause yourself harm if your head hits something. Not good to be alone. Make sure someone checks up on you a couple times a day.
Posted by emmanuel98 on August 23, 2010, at 21:58:52
In reply to Re: Drop attacks? » Maxime, posted by Deneb on August 23, 2010, at 20:08:09
I take parnate and perphenazine, both of which cause orthostatic hypotension, so the combo is a little dangerous. When I get up from a lying position in the middle of the night, I sit for minute or two on the edge of my bed, get up, then lean against my dresser for a little bit to make sure I'm not dizzy. It seems to have gone away though over the last few months. I haven't fallen since May. I'm still careful thought, because falling is no joke at my age.
Posted by RocketMan on August 23, 2010, at 22:55:06
In reply to Drop attacks?, posted by Deneb on August 23, 2010, at 17:45:47
I get the "drop attacks" too. I do believe it's from the meds. I notice I get them more often now as I'm taking zyprexa again. I think my blood pressure starts to drop... and then I drop, or feel like I'm going to anyway. Sometimes my legs feel like they weigh 500 pounds and my knees want to buckle from under me.
I'm more worried about embarrassing myself in public, rather than cracking my head during the fall.Rocket
Posted by Maxime on August 25, 2010, at 19:15:04
In reply to Re: Drop attacks? » Maxime, posted by Deneb on August 23, 2010, at 20:08:09
> It's just that it doesn't always happen when I get up fast. Also I get up, am OK for a few seconds then I start the blacking out.
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> I will try to get up more slowly, but I'm worried I'll look weird. I don't want to get up from a chair like a little old lady or man.
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>Well you don't have to get up THAT slowly. Just a little bit slower than usual.
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