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From: Marsha

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My elder client (age 83) who suffers from dementia, faints often. She is unable to give us her history of fainting and doesn't seem to recognize body language nor cues to a fainting event. I've noticed that mild exertion, being in very hot weather is when fainting episodes have occurred. There have been numerous hospitalizations and tests but all we were told was the cause could be small blood vessels to the brain. So many doctors and different hospitals and no one has suggested tilt table exam. After finding this forum, I'm now wondering if she has vaso-vagal syncope. As a caregiver for this wonderful lady, I need to know how to best care for her. Great site - thanks so much!

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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