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vasovagal syndrome

From: matthew j.
Date: 2/26/01
Time: 9:31:16 AM
Remote Name: 38.196.144.38

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as a child i use to faint frequently. the most severe was when i was 25 [now 40] and i was getting an eye exam. the glycoma test, blowing air into my eye set off a fainting reaction so severe I was called into a "Code Blue"! What is a vasovagal and why did it cause such a severe reaction!

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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