i have black outs for years now, and they happen 5-10 times a year, usually when i get up fast and my blood pressure is too low.
but the kind of black out you are talking about, due to the bowel movement, i had it 3 times in my life only, as a reaction to a severe pain i was experiencing in that situation. All the times this happened to me it was exactly the same, hit the floor before i even reach the bathroom.
So basically, the reason why you black out is BECAUSE you are experiencing those sharp stomach pains and your brain kind of "switches" you off as a self-protection mechanism: you black out and you feel no pain anymore. This is one of the most common pain-management mechanisms of the brain, be it a physical or emotional pain (just try thinking of how many times people black out and faint when they receive extremely bad/shocking news, ie. a family member passes away unexpectedly).
I don't think this black out has anything to do with the medicines you are taking, as most of those you are prescribed are taken on daily basis and would cause you blackouts way more often then twice a year.
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hey Anon!
i have black outs for years now, and they happen 5-10 times a year, usually when i get up fast and my blood pressure is too low.
but the kind of black out you are talking about, due to the bowel movement, i had it 3 times in my life only, as a reaction to a severe pain i was experiencing in that situation. All the times this happened to me it was exactly the same, hit the floor before i even reach the bathroom.
So basically, the reason why you black out is BECAUSE you are experiencing those sharp stomach pains and your brain kind of "switches" you off as a self-protection mechanism: you black out and you feel no pain anymore. This is one of the most common pain-management mechanisms of the brain, be it a physical or emotional pain (just try thinking of how many times people black out and faint when they receive extremely bad/shocking news, ie. a family member passes away unexpectedly).
I don't think this black out has anything to do with the medicines you are taking, as most of those you are prescribed are taken on daily basis and would cause you blackouts way more often then twice a year.
hope this was helpful!
December 12, 2011 - 2:38amThis Comment
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