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What Would Be The Reason Of Fainting And Numbness?

This has happened to me twice now. The first time I was sitting, I stood up, everything went black and I was on the floor. The second time I was lying in bed, got up to answer the phone and everything went black, my legs and arms felt like elastic. I was on the phone, and I could hear the person, but she sounded farther away. My eyes were open but everything was dark. It corrected itself this time, but I am wondering if I should be concerned about this?
I am currently sick at the moment, but am taking in juices, and soup.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi there,

Fainting and numbness when you make quick movements is suggestive to orthostatic hypotension.

It might also be a sign of:
- not eating enough
- not taking enough fluids
- hypoglycemia

I advise to measure your blood pressure/sugar and record the results.
I also advise to:
- avoid quick movements
- have more juices, water, soups as you are doing now
- take pain killers for pain/inflammation

Please do follow with a cardiologist and neurologist for further evaluation.
Dr.Albana
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What Would Be The Reason Of Fainting And Numbness?

Hi there, Fainting and numbness when you make quick movements is suggestive to orthostatic hypotension. It might also be a sign of: - not eating enough - not taking enough fluids - hypoglycemia I advise to measure your blood pressure/sugar and record the results. I also advise to: - avoid quick movements - have more juices, water, soups as you are doing now - take pain killers for pain/inflammation Please do follow with a cardiologist and neurologist for further evaluation. Dr.Albana