Blood sugar? Seizure??
 

The strangest thing happened last night. I went out to the bar with a few friends (wasn't drinking, though).... Was standing with a few of them in the dance bar part of the bar... Next thing I knew, they were picking me up off the floor and asking me if I was okay. A couple started asking what happened and all I really remember is saying "I don't know!". Of course, they're all "Are you okay?? Amy, are you okay?? Are you SURE??" and I'm kinda dazed but like 'yeah, I'm fine. I don't know what the hell...but I'm fine".

No sooner do I say that (I guess, because I don't really remember), I lean back against the DJ Booth, and *Poof* I'm out again. I remember my one friend, Tiny, just screaming "Amy! AAAMMMYY!! AMY!! Amy! AMY" and shaking me until I fully woke up again. I, again, was on the floor... I looked at him and was just like "what?". So, again, they picked me up.

Really, that's all I remember. They took me out the back door, sat me down, and from what they said, I was sweating bullets and was whiter than my white tee. I don't really remember much of anything. My roommate got my keys and drove me home in my car.

Not that that whole situation wasn't scary in and of itself, but what's really bothering me is that I can't seem to figure what I think happened. I ate about an hour and a half prior to this (cheese and crackers and a bite of chicken), so I don't think my blood sugar just dropped. I don't have any history, to my knowledge, of diabetes or hypoglycemia. Tiny said the second time I went out, it almost seemed like i was going to start seizing - I guess I started to shake a little. I don't have any seizure-type activity or disorders in my family. I should probably have gone to the hospital, but of course I refused (like I was in my right mind!) and said I just wanted to go home and lay down and see how I felt. After a little while, my shoulder and wrist and head started hurting...I don't know, but I'm guessing that's probably the side I landed on or something.

In any case, I came home, my roommate made me a couple crackers w/ peanut butter and a slice of cheese (just to bite the low blood sugar idea in the ass) and I finally tried to pass out. I've been sleeping about 30-45 minutes on, 10-15 minutes off. I don't know if something is still bothering me (I feel a lot better - as close to 'fine' as normal, albiet a little sore), or if I scared myself enough that I subconciously don't want to fall asleep and not wake back up, or what...But I've been awake awake since about 4:30.

So, has anyone ever heard of/experienced anything similiar? And if so, what the hell did it end up being?! (Before the flamers go nuts on this post, I'm *not* seeking medical advice, and I *am* going to try to get in to see my Dr. Monday morning).

That's really scary. That's never happened to me before but I hope you get better soon.

Did something happen that night to get you excited? (in a good or bad way) Sometimes getting riled up about something can cause blood pressure to sore and then plummet. This happened to my cousin at my grandma's funeral. All the cousins got into a fight with this stupid ass rude guy when we were in the processional (love Brooklyn funerals), and once we got to the church he passed out due to blood pressure and all that. Or do you get nervous in big crowds?

This can happen maytimes because of some type of pressure mentally.

Later in My marriage, I would just suddenly pass out after an argument. Fell down the stairs twice.

I cannot for the life of me think of what it is called, but it does and can happen. Hyper something I think.

First thing, have a Doctor give you a check up!!

Some years back, I was sitting in My store and was sweating bullets and became very pale.

Went to Dr. and they thought I was having a heart atttack. I kept telling them NO. They never did figure out what the problem was.

Whatever it is Amy, I hope that you get better soon!

Hypertension? My dad has that and what you described sounds like his symptoms.

Yes!

No Probs since I got divorced!:D

Lol I've heard Zoloft works wonders too :)

Hrm, as a diabetic, what you describe sounds very similar to a hypoglycemic episode, which can also mean siezures if severe enough. Note: You don't have to be hypoglycemic for your blood sugar to dip to a dangerous level. If you'd been running around all day w/o a lot to eat, it can still happen. You probably don't remember, but were you feeling confused/tired/lethargic or having any really bizzare thoughts right before this happened? That's my big tip off, I usually just sort of start having these incredibly irrational thoughts, start to have a cold sweat, heart will thump, and then it's lights out. Not fun.

I'd definitely put a call into your GP, he'll probably want to draw blood and do a fasting test of some sort.

Hope you figure it out.

I absolutely agree! I'm hypoglycemic & I've had some really scary seizure-like episodes in the past & it sounds like you did too. I'd say, in light of your recent surgery, you need to get your ass to the doctor!

I don't know what this sounds like. But, I hope you get well soon. :)

Thanks for the well-wishes, all..

In answer to the hypoglycemic questions... I know anyone's sugar can drop, and I'm not ruling it out. It just seems unlikely, I guess, because I know what I'd eaten, and when, and I also know how I personally feel when my sugar gets low. This felt nothing like that.

PhoenixAzul - I can't recall feeling dizzy or lethargic, or anything of that nature. Then again, I can't really recall anything short of being picked up off the floor and people shouting at me. So, not sure.

Phyllis - No, nothing out of the ordinary happened last night. Short of that incident, everything was very run of the mill.

I don't know, but I think I may have hit my head at some point - I still have a killer headache!

I am also a diabetic and I concur. Your symptoms sounds like you were having a low blood sugar.

It would really be in your best interest to see a doctor, because while it does sound like hypoglycemia, something easily treated, it could be something else and the best way to find out is to see a doctor.

3rd diabetic checking in...

It does sound like a hypo episode... but could it have been dehydration instead? I only ask because I was at a club with some friends and one of my friends just passed out cold. Everything was peachy until she just hit the floor. And she was stone cold sober. She likened it to being dehydrated (the club was HOT) and just being tired. She was fine later that evening after we all went home.

Well, whatever it is... get all the endocrine stuff checked out of course. Just get better okay?

I have no idea what you have, but call your doctor ASAP. Tell your doctor about the seizures which will probably get you an appointment immediately. I have fainted/passed out due to low blood sugar, but your seizures concern me. Get well soon.

Alright, so I just got home from the Dr. Still not a clue... They did an EKG, which came back okay, and drew some blood for labs. I have to go to the hospital Friday for an EEG and a cranial CT. And evidently at some point, I am going to do some 24 hour heart monitering thing. So, that's all I know as of right now.

And the best part?? He doesn't want me to drive. That should be interesting, as I work two jobs throughout the week. Cool.

Sorry to hear what happened to you! But please don't diagnose yourself on a bulletin board. This is something that needs to be brought to the attention of a doctor. You may need an MRI, blood work, etc.

Did you miss the post above yours where she said she just got back from the Dr. and is going to the hospital on Fri. for tests?? And the part of the OP that said she's not looking for medical advice, but someone who this has happened to....

Is that anything like being the wind beneath your wings? :D

kinda, sorta, just a bit

Yes I did miss it. I'm multi-tasking. Chill.

I'm not the one who went off on her for "diagnosing on a message board". I'm completely chill. In fact, it's freezing in my office.

Once again, DA, I'm blaming the lame joke on your influence.:p ;)

perhaps you were referring to this thread

Yes, I thought of that thread. It's a meat locker downstairs, and you could fry an egg on the floor upstairs. I'm just glad to be downstairs. You can put on as many layers as you want, but there's only so many you can take off before you get fired.:p

and you're speaking from experience here?

Depends on your job!

Yeah, I didn't have to worry about that when I was stripping, but I guess I forgot the rules at my job after that.:D

I'm sure if you told your boss that you're a former stripper, he'd be more lenient with the dress code for you.

I was concerned about her symptoms as what she described could definately be a seizure. Nothing was mentioned about seeing a doctor in her first post, and yes, I missed her most recent post.

Keep in mind, many people will come to a message board for medical advice instead of going to their doctor.

Nobody was "going off" except you. But you seem to do that quite alot around here.

A LOT more.... with a wink wink and a nudge nudge

Do you girls really have to turn every damn thread on GC a personal one between you two or whoever else wants to join in? People are getting really sick of it. I could have PMd this but I know that there are more than a few people who are tired of it.

blueangel... I didn't think you were going off. It's just people with nothing better to do than pick apart people's posts and turn threads into their own...all day long.

yes we do

Nothing was said about her going to a doctor, except the part at the end that said: People take themselves too seriously. It's called sarcasm.:rolleyes:

No one said you had to read it. There's the ignore feature if you care to check it out.

And some people have nothing better to do then be part of a chorus of a Glibert & Sullivan musical.

Wait a minute... between "you two" What am I.. chopped liver? Week old bacon?

a combination of the two if you must know

I don't think I'm very kosher then...


BTW, the only reason I'm not posting on topic is that Amy is waiting to hear from her doctor and she's gotten very good advice in this thread so far. She knows I care about my sister.

Is the heart monitor a little box that has electrode type things attached to your chest? I had to wear something similar 10 years ago when my doctor was running tests to figure out that I had epilepsy. I've had a bunch of EEGs done, though not for a few years, and you might spend awhile washing your hair afterward because of the gel used to stick the electrodes to your head seems to stay stuck on your scalp.

The not driving thing sucks. I've been there and it's not much fun to suddenly not be able to drive, it's a bit frustrating trying to figure out how to get around.

I hope that everything turns out okay for you!

Sounds like it - it's called a holter monitor, and monitors your EKG over a 24 hour period. It's a great way to show any daily variances in heartbeat that can cause other physical problems.

Good luck with everything, and I hope they find out exactly the cause of your problems. I know from personal experience, it's awful having symptoms and not knowing where they're coming from, or what's causing them.