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Re: Is this VV - or something else?

From: Jennifer

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Laura, I have been experiencing V.V. for the past three years. I have had about 10 episodes. To me, it sounds like V.V., because the only time I have had the fainting spells is during the flu or a cold. When my immune system is low, so it is really important for your daughter to hydrate herself of Gatorade for the Sodium. Each time I get these episodes I usually experience 5-10 fainting spells, one time I had three in a matter of five minutes. The only thing that takes it away for me is to go to the E.R. and get a couple bags of sodium-chloride in an I.V. ... I hope this helps. If you have any other questions feel free to e-mail me at JBell@wng.com

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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