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Re: V-V observations

From: John L
Date: 11/25/99
Time: 10:03:12 AM
Remote Name: 210.55.151.148

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Hi John E Don't feel bad if I say "Join the club". I suspect we are slightly unusual in the group in that were are older than most, I am 51. Most of our fellow sufferers are quite young, and I feel for them, as this has got to be harder to accept when you are a young person who just wants to enjoy life. At 50, I have a few friends who have far more serious problems that prevent them from enjoying an active life. At least it is not life threatening.

I cant say that I had thought sunlight was a factor, but apart from that large midday meal is a factor for me. As for the Diarrhoea, I have always considered this a result of the VV and not a cause. After nearly every episode I have had, I have wanted or felt I wanted to pass a motion. This has resulted in me passing out on the toilet on the last occassion, and on a few others as well. I have only lost control on two occassions when I passed out completely. Now I intend to stay lying down for a longer period so I don't pass out in the toilet (Not a good place to do it due to access for assistance).

I consider myself to be very fit (160km bike ride tomorrow) and know VV has no respect for general health and fitness.

In hindsight I also had a couple of episodes a few years before the first one where I fainted.

While it is an inconvenience, I am loathed to take any Beta Blockers. I am always apprehensive now about going out to lunch or any meal at restaurants just in case.

Good luck John, I hope your episodes are mild and few and far between.

John L (New Zealand) jleonard@gerryrea.co.nz

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From: JONC

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Vaso-Vagal Response

From: K. Adams

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I just recently was diagnosed as having a vaso-vagal response on march 27. I really have no clue as to what it really is so if anyone has any more information to share it would be greatly appriciated. my email is tazcrzy20@hotmail.com thanks again.

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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