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Pregnant but not fainting

From: Christina

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Hi, I am pregnant and since I was 29 weeks along(5 weeks ago) I have been waking up at night with racing heart (pulse up to 126), sweating, feeling of throat closing, very frequent bowel movements, nasea, shaking, feelings of a chemical like rush behind my ears or down my arms, overheating . . . but I have not been fainting. The triggers might have been lack of oxygen due to stuffy nose & swollen throat (from excessive reflux), and once late night chocolate (caffeine). These episodes make me very panicky and I am worried about the effect on my unborn baby. I also have a history of low blood pressure (90/60), salt cravings & GI problems. My midwife suggested my symptoms may be related to Vagal Response, but I am not fainting. Does anyone have any ideas if this could be Vagal? Thanks! Christina

This web site is not a substitute for a thorough medical evaluation and diagnosis of your vaso-vagal type symptoms.  Medical treatment and diagnosis is the only acceptable initial response to these serious symptoms since they might present from any number of life threatening and treatable illnesses. It is for you and your physician to rule out more serious illnesses; Please don't use this online forum as an alternative to getting responsible medical attention and being under the care of a physician for the duration of any unknown, suspected or dangerous vaso-vagal syndrome symptoms.

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