Fainting/inner ear problem

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Shirley ann - 02 May 2007 13:22 GMT

I fainted on Monday and landed under the dining room table.

I went to my MD yesterday and he said there was no fluid in my ears. He
checked my heart and lungs. BP 130/70.
He gave me Allegra +D for 14 days.
No sleep last night and a splitting headache until 3 am. My ears are
ringing loudly this morning.

Anyone have this happen to them????

shirleyann

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Steven L. - 02 May 2007 20:51 GMT

> I fainted on Monday and landed under the dining room table.
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> Anyone have this happen to them????

Did this come out of the blue with no prior symptoms? And you have
never had insomnia or headaches with Allegra-D before?

If so, you need to have it checked out ASAP. Fainting + headache could
indicate a neurological problem, such as a brain abscess. You could be
risking a seizure.

OTOH, I cannot tolerate Allegra-D at all. Oral decongestants have a
huge stimulant effect on me. Not only do I get insomnia and ringing in
the ears, but I also get the sensation of "ants crawling on my skin."

Try avoiding Allegra-D within 6 hours of bedtime and see what happens.

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Susan - 02 May 2007 22:23 GMT

> If so, you need to have it checked out ASAP. Fainting + headache could
> indicate a neurological problem, such as a brain abscess. You could be
> risking a seizure.

Geez, Steven, fainting, tinnitus and headache can be many things,
including endocrinological. In fact, they are hallmarks of adrenal
crisis as well, and of some infections, and other endocrine problems.

Susan

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Steven L. - 03 May 2007 02:12 GMT

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> including endocrinological. In fact, they are hallmarks of adrenal
> crisis as well, and of some infections, and other endocrine problems.

You're right.
The good news here is that if she's really sick with one of these, then
maybe she can hit this doctor up with a malpractice lawsuit and make
some money on the side. :-)

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truehawk - 03 May 2007 07:20 GMT

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I don't know anything about fainting disorders but doesn't that blood
pressure look strange.
130/70?
Do you take blood pressure medication?
Did you stand up suddenly?

This artical has a differential diagnosis section that may help.
You will have to register, but it is free.

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/548657

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Shirley ann - 03 May 2007 11:53 GMT

Yes, this is the first time that I have fainted like that.
No I do not take BP meds as mine usually runs 90/70.

First time that I took Allegra +D or a doctor has given it to me.

I called him yesterday and he is giving me just the plain Allegra for my
allergies.
I am not to take it for 2 days now, until this headache clears up.
I am supposed to call him back to let him know how I am when I am on the
Allegra for awhile or sooner.

I was takng Claritin for my allergies but for some reason it is not
helping me any more.

I have been with my MD since 1996 and he is a very good doctor.

Thank you all for helping me.

shirleyann

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Susan - 03 May 2007 14:13 GMT

> You're right.
> The good news here is that if she's really sick with one of these, then
> maybe she can hit this doctor up with a malpractice lawsuit and make
> some money on the side. :-)

It's a living!

Susan

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judy.n - 04 May 2007 12:23 GMT

Shirley, when my patients faint--medically known as syncope--I send
them to the cardiologist for a full work up. Ultimately they end up on
a tilt table to rule out neurocardiogenic syncope, There is a
condition of vertigo associated with migraine headaches, but you
really should never ignore a faint--it should get a full neurologic
and cardiac evaluation. There are many causes of fainting, but it is a
serious problem and deserves serious concern.

Judy

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