Wanna know how I found out was it was called? Well I went into the Doctor to get some tests done for my Celiac stuff and I was required to get an IV. I knew all week I was going to get an IV so I prepared my self. I got into the little room where they give the IV and the guy doing my IV was a student, which made me a bit nervous. He kept putting the rubber band on my right arm, then my left, and couldn't find a good enough vain, ya'll I swear I'm getting woozy thinking about it!
I got really nervous because he was having trouble but luckily another tech took over. I took a few slow breaths and started to read the poster on the door as she did her job, trying to not think about what she was doing. She finished her job and I was fine, then all of the sudden I started getting a little light headed...then the room started spinning. She asked me if I was going to pass out and I said yes then I heard, "Ok, she's gone." and then everything went black.
I was having a peaceful dream. I don't remember what about but my dogs were there. And I'm pretty sure that there was an orchestra playing. My body was relaxed and I felt so good. All the sudden I snapped back into the room (they had to use the smelling stuff) And I didn't feel euphoric anymore. I was board straight leaning back in the chair with every muscle in my body as tight as it could get and I had no Idea where I was.
Since this has happened about four times before, I realized quickly I had just passed out. The first time it happened I was 18 and I woke up and bawled for 14 minutes because I was so scared. I'm a pro at it now.
After my blood pressure rose back to normal, after all the sweating and weakness subsided, I came back to my senses and I was so embarrassed I wanted to faint again. There were like five nurses/technicians helping me and there were people standing around looking. Two women in wheel-chairs out in the hall got a big kick out of it. They had wash cloths all over me and had put me on a wheelie bed and keep taking my pulse.
I was so embarrassed.
So anyway I found out it was called a vasovagal response because the nice technician who helped me explained that it happens all the time and you can't help it...but I really think she was just trying to be nice. It probably never happens and they probably think I'm a wuss.
Sean said I was a wuss.
He's the Wuss.
Oh well have a great Thursday!
7 comments:
oh bless your heart! I have never passed out before....well expect for that one time back in HS and alcohol was invloved so that really doesn't count.
Good thing you picked a good place to do it in this time!
He can say your a wuss all he wants we all know women are strong than men...that's why we have the babies!!!!!
:O)
I passed out one time b/c I was dehydrated and it was the worst feeling ever! So sorry!
Oh no! :-( I've never had that problem before but I'm sure your nurses see it all the time. Hope you're feeling better!!!
Clearly, you do not have Cystic Fibrosis, Jenna. I get poked with needles so often, I'm surprised I don't look like a sprinkler when I drink any kind of liquids. ;-) And I like to watch when they do it so I can yell at them if they screw up. ;-)
The best way to work on not fainting is finding a song to sing that you know all the words to and then sing it while they are doing the test. Give it a try next time.
Glad you are okay.
You're too cute. I laughed out loud at "Sean says i'm the wuss. He's the wuss." LOL. Anyway, i'm so sorry! I never fainted until about 2 years ago, they were having a blood drive at my church & my friend Trey was like "hey come give blood!" & i was like "ok sure" haha. I am not scared of needles. So we both gave blood & then he got sick - like sick to his stomach - & i was thinking "what a wuss, i'm totally fine." HAHA & then next thing i know, i did NOT feel good at ALL & he noticed & got a nurse & i was GONE. I spilled OJ everywhere apparently. i was so embarrassed. And never will voluntarily give blood again. That was the worst feeling ever...
Hopefully it won't happen again for a very long time!!
Hi Jenna, I just found your blog.
I understand being embarrased.
I have seizures, they just started this April.
I have no control over my body and sometimes pass out.
Anyway, I'm glad I found your blog. I'm looking forward to getting to know more about you.
Kee
You are so NOT a wuss. Trust me...future doctor here. My husband will pass out at the first sign of blood or pain (namely me in pain). It is just something that happens within your nervous system that you can't control. It sucks that it happens to you but you shouldn't be embarrased. Besides, I do know that medical professionals see this sort of thing all the time. It's more common than you think!
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