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Re: Fainting?From: Elizabeth (anonymous@obgyn.net)Sun, 14 Feb 1999 07:18:02 -0600 (CST)
At Sun, 14 Feb 1999, Marcia wrote: My first question was are you pregnant? I fainted all the time too when I was pregnant - low blood pressure! My physician recomended increasing my salt intake (to help compensate the expanded blood volume) - salt to taste is best. Also - eat little meals more often and when you are out keep juice boxes and crackers around to give you a boost when you begin to feel woozy. Dress in layers - avoid getting overheated - layers make it easy to strip down :-) > >What has your blood pressure been like during this pregnancy? If it has >been low, that is a possible reason for the fainting. A doctor might be >able to give a better answer. I have one aunt who fainted all the time >while she was pregnant and she had 5 kids! >At Sat, 13 Feb 1999, Autumn wrote: >> >>Today in the shower, I fainted cold. One second I was standing, got >>dizzy and woke up on the floor of the tub. I passed out for a few >>moments, when I came to I jumped out of the shower. I seem to have >>suffered no ill effects, but I am concerned about what could have caused >>this..I was unable to get a hold of my doctor. BTW I am 16wks LMP. >> Thank you >> Autumn
-- Elizabeth Mazelis,CCE
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