Posted by galkeepinon on September 16, 2003, at 19:25:44
In reply to Panic attack or hypotension? « Eddie Sylvano, posted by Dr. Bob on September 16, 2003, at 18:53:02
Hi Eddie, I've been suffering from something similar to what you describe here. (heart fluttering, feeling panicky)
Have you called your doctor? Are you on medication for your postural hypotension? If so, did you just start it or have you been on it for a while?
It could very well be panic. It may have been your reaction from the movie you watched.
Wish I had a better answer for you~but I hope this helped some.
Keep us posted:-)
> > A couple of nights ago, I had finished watching "The Hours" (gah.), and got up to brush my teeth before bed. I walked into the bathroom and grabbed my brush and toothpaste. As I was squrting the paste onto the brush, I began to feel very weak and disoriented. My heart began fluttering and I had to concentrate intensely to not fall down. I was quickly unable to do anything but struggle to stay concious and standing. This lasted about 30 seconds, and slowly became less pronounced. When I felt able, I shuffled over to my bed and sat down. My heart was beating more normally, but I was covered in sweat. I don't remeber feeling "panicky," but I did wonder if I might be dying. I've had postural hypotension before (dizzy when you stand up), but this seemed much more pronounced and sweaty.
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