gyozadude

+1. My father and my son both have SVT. Supra-Ventricular Tachycardia. They are able to manage attacks. My son's is less severe. His episodes result in a heart beat over 200 bpm, but the lower ventricles continue to pump so he won't lose consciousness and has full control of his limbs and ab muscles to flex and hold in what are known as Vagal maneuvers. In the worst case, we had to water board him in ice water to trigger the divers reflex to slow his heart rate down. My dad keels over because his attacks do affect the lower venticles and how it pumps. His last episode about a month ago, caused him to stop breathing for 90 seconds. We called 911 and they came and with sharp jarring and shouting at him, he started again. But pulse was 180 and bp down to 60/25 when the paramedics came. Without us being there to call 911 and to give care, he'd probably not have made it last time. Both my dad and my son may have extra wires in their hearts. There may be some genetics to this.

So take good care and get checked out more thoroughly. It can happen at any time. I know with my son, we were camping in the woods and he had an attack at night. I carry an extra large ziploc bag. Went to the water source down the hill and ran back with it filled and put his face in the ice cold water twice. He reverted back to normal instantly. He now wears a heart rate monitor at all times even at camp.

Big Pete 1982

Well, I recognize and respect the fact that it can be a serious problem, but that doesn't appear to be the case with me. Sometimes people pass out. I've now had the ER dr, my normal dr, and a cardiologist all tell me they couldn't find anything wrong. I have good insurance, so these ass clowns are probably willing to keep testing, but I'm done. I passed out 1 time in 30 years of living. Not a big deal. I think the whole thing got blown way out of proportion due to circumstances. The cardiologist seemed to be pretty realistic about it and he agreed with me when I told him if it would have happened anywhere else, I probably would have just sat down and been fine.

rumrunn6

how old are you? did you pee just before this happened? I passed out just after peeing once and found out there's a male condition where that happens. it only happened to me once but I tell lots of people and I know someone else who it happened to.

Myosmith

As a paramedic I see this from time to time. We often get calls when someone passes out (syncopal episode). There are many reasons someone might pass out and most of the time we can track down a cause, low blood pressure, low blood sugar, dehydration, exertion/exhaustion, fever or overheated, even abnormal heart rhythms. There are a few cases where the cause is a mystery. A healthy person in their prime passes out with no identifiable internal or external reason. Most of the time its an isolated incident. It was due diligence on the part of your coworkers, the EMS crew and your physician to rule out possible causes but don't get all worked up that your health has gone south.

Closed Office

For a diabetic they would be fine, but the 145 is very unusual for a non diabetic.

You mean utility poles like telephone and electric? How could someone cut down 3 of those and then rear end someone too? Or the other way around? Totally baffled.

This is extremely unpleasant. You are entitled to refuse any treatment, even if it means you will die by doing that. (Supreme court decision, as long as you are of sound mind etc.) Unfortunately that might mean getting fired, so might not work well in the job situation.

If you don't have insurance and pay the bills yourself, most medical collectors will give you 25 or 30% off if you pay the bill in full.

LiamSkymom

Yes, telephone and electric and cable. He rear ended the person first and then knocked over the poles. He came too wondering what he had done. I guess he is lucky to not be in CA or he would have no business anymore. Docs at the time could never find out anything, but four or five months later he had a seizure that lasted long enough that the paramedics witnessed the end of it. Proper medications and no more problems thank goodness. Now if I could just get him to come ride bicycles with me.

Big Pete 1982

3 doctors have told me 145 isn't too high considering I just ate a few cookies. Every time I do my annual checkup with a 12 hour fast for blood work, my sugar is in the 80's.

Neil_B

I'm glad to read the matter is solved to the satisfaction of you and your doctors. Just don't expect it to be solved to the satisfaction of some posters here. :-(

Big Pete 1982

Yeah. It's as bad as WebMD in here! Symptom: ingrown toenail. Prognosis: Colon cancer!

tergal

Treatment : ride more ?

tpy2010

Pete:

" so these ass clowns are probably willing to keep testing,"

I hope you never have another repeat of your syncopal episode/ If you do experience another spontaneus syncopal episode,I hope one of us "ass clowns" are there to help. Good luck and good health.