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clark0791

May 3rd, 2009

I couldn't find any where to post this so i thought it would be most suited here.
I was getting out of the bath yesterday and when i stood up i felt really drained and my vision went blurred. The next thing i knew i came round from what i guessed was a faint i was half in half out of the bath and my legs were shaking uncontrollably and dribbling from the side of my mouth. I have no idea how long i was there but i'm guessing around 10-15 minutes and was really shaken up and drained for the rest of the day with no energy. This happened at around 12 in the afternoon and i didn't really come round and start feeling better until about 8 that night. I would appreciate any feedback

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fedor18

replied May 15th, 2009

Dear Cark0791

If you have alcohol intake ore sleep deprivation before bath - just never drink and always sleep enough.

Syncope after bath is not rare, even convulsive syncope. It is not dangerous. Drain yourself sitting instead of standing to avoid fainting again.

But if this happen with you more than 1 times without provocations (see above) - you must consult with you doctor. Many reasons my lead to loss of consequence, not epilepsy only.

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