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Post a new topicby stevie.c on Wed Jan 16, 2008 2:54 pm


hi folks
just wondering if anybody out there has had the same symtoms as myself, woke up one morning about 0500 18 mths ago with a funny sensation along the left side of my brain/head felt so sick and dizzy like you'd never believe then blacked out for several seconds, this wasnt just crumpleing to the floor this was full length straight back no one saw this happen, then last sept i woke up off the n/shift around 12.30 tried to get up and felt the dizziness and sick feeling again managed to get down stairs sat on the chair for about an hour felt the funny sensation along the same side of my brain/head felt sick and dizzy then blacked out again this time my wife saw it all.first time went to hospital had a lot of tests done to no avail this time ive just had an mri scan and an eeg and am waiting on results any one help!!!

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Re: blackouts

Post a new topicby Davy9 on Thu Jan 17, 2008 3:02 pm

There are what's called transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) also known as mini strokes that may apply in your situation. They do not always show up on routine tests. Also since this happens during the night you might consider the possibility that sleep apnea may have something to do with it.

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Re: blackouts

Post a new topicby CravenLevay on Sun Jul 20, 2008 2:43 pm


I have been having those types of episodes everyday for about 13 years and the doctors never know anything. Though after years it progressed to where I have problems speaking, memory and bouts of dementia for a few seconds. I am 28 so if you get any info let me know maybe your condition might be similar. Like I said I have been to doctors and they treat me like I am crazy. Good luck.

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