Fainting and blackouts

[KaysMomma]

The gastro dr didn't seem overly concerned about her blacking out after eating. I have settled it on a vagus nerve stimulation. She also now blacks out when nervous such as in social situations, getting up infront of crowds or being scared of something which can also be vagus nerve related.  She hasn't done it again because of eating.  I suspect she was so nervous about her stomach swelling and what would happen that it also caused her to black out. However these episodes are either only detected by her...such as her vision is black but eyes open and can hear and follow directions as I try to help her lie down. She levels back out if getting her head down and feet up (blood back to head) although she stays shook up for a while. Or if she fully faints it would last seconds. If she was out for more than 30 seconds I would be calling an ambulance and be demanding further testing from the doctors. I hope you get some answers. Stay safe!

[Scott Adams]

The blacking out sounds a lot like panic attacks, which can be a symptom of celiac disease.

[KaysMomma]

  On 4/29/2024 at 9:48 PM, Scott Adams said:

The blacking out sounds a lot like panic attacks, which can be a symptom of celiac disease.

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Very possible.  She definitely has other symptoms of panic attacks.  I didn't realize that was a celiac symptom. Very interesting. 

[plumbago]

@KaysMomma

Anecdotally, I have a friend who used to black out after eating and the doctor did diagnose vasovagal as well. How does your daughter do at blood draws? Does she pass out then?

[KaysMomma]

  On 4/30/2024 at 1:08 PM, plumbago said:

@KaysMomma

Anecdotally, I have a friend who used to black out after eating and the doctor did diagnose vasovagal as well. How does your daughter do at blood draws? Does she pass out then?

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She does fine with blood drawing. However,  my son and I, who have been tested for celiac but were cleared both have vasovagal issues.  He does faint and convulse with blood draws unless laying down. I do not. It seems to be different triggers for different people.