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Re: Happened last night.

From: Patty

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If it happens again sit down or lay down right then. That is what I was told to do by ER doctor. Also when EMT's arrived at my home the first time, they had me sit and out my head between my kness to increase blood flow to head. When they were able to get me to my couch my BP was 80/50.

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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