I fainted twice in a row... help?

[CorneliaisPretty]

So today, I went grocery shopping, and went to put the fruits I got in the fridge and then my vision got dark really quickly and I fell. I think I was unconscious for a couple of seconds. I took a few deep breaths, cleaned up the fruit explosion on the floor and continued to put away my groceries. Then less then ten minutes later, I'm putting away some cashews and olives, and BAM! vision gets dark and I fall.

Now, as a vegetarian I eat super healthy and eat normally and exercise, so... WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED? any ideas?

[MrOracle]

There are a number of reasons for fainting, but they are all kind of "serious" because they shouldn't happen to a person your age normally. Some common ones are:

- heat stroke

- dehydration

- low blood sugar

- low levels of oxygen in the blood

- low blood pressure

- blood clot

Honestly, you really should see a doctor pretty quickly, even if the problem turns out to be minor, because the minor ones mean you aren't taking proper care of yourself. And the other ones are a more serious problem that will need some medical attention, and SOON!

It isn't anything that wouldn't be easily managed, but you can't ignore it either.

[CorneliaisPretty]

thanks. I'll go see a doctor. But what would you suggest I tell my parents? because I hate worrying them.

[MrOracle]

Yes, tell them, but make it "just FYI, I'm going to see a doctor. It's probably nothing, but I did faint a couple of times, and I'm gonna go get checked out to make sure I'm all good."

[Xx_DRE_xX]

did you have enough to eat? I'm guessing its due to the lack of energry.

[CorneliaisPretty]

hmm I thought I did.. but maybe it has something to do with that.

[Anonymous]

Were you lightheaded before? You could have low blood pressure, or it could be something completely different. You should definitely go to the doctor. Be careful driving.

[CorneliaisPretty]

thanks, I don't drive yet, but thanks anyways. I'd fainted once before, a long long time ago. It's really scary.

[Opinion Owner]

I would think so. I get very light headed because I have low blood pressure, but I've never fainted. Make sure to see a doctor very soon!

[palek]

STOP EATING NUTS AND BERRIES!

[CorneliaisPretty]

there good for you.

[palek]

They're apparently not good ENOUGH for you. Gee whiz, the worlds turned into a bunch of dancing lepers.

[palek]

And you have a really pretty face, but it's starting to get a little gaunt looking, as though you've been eatin too many CARROTS AND RAISINS!

[CorneliaisPretty]

well what should I eat then? I'm just trying to stay healthy... and by the way, what do you mean by dancing lepers...

[palek]

Dancing lepers? I don't know, surely someones told you I'm crazy by now. Anyway, design a menu based on things that taste good for awhile, without worryin about eating things with faces, or savin whales, or any of that nonsense. Prosper, God is good with it. JMO

[CorneliaisPretty]

I can't haha, even before I was a vegetarian, I couldn't bring myself to eat rabbits for some reason. Haven't eaten a rabbit in 10 years

[palek]

Awright, no rabbits, they taste like crappy chicken anyway. Go get a lobster roll with mayo and fresh corn-on-the cob, and homemade potato salad. And grill a prime cut of beef, make it a tenderloin even. Protein, amino acids...FOOD! Go, and sin no more. ; - )

[palek]

Oh, and eat some bacon. Everything tastes good with bacon. It's the poor mans morphine. Even cotton balls taste good if ya wrap em in bacon!

[CorneliaisPretty]

Thanks I'll try veggie burgers and those alternatives. I just can't eat meat. :((