Fainting

[Bingo]

Fainted for the first time ever on Saturday. Was out on a run, few of us were going to do some hill running together. Myself and the brother ran out to the starting point - about 1.5km and we took it easy, chatting most of the way.

Anyways got there and we walked about 50m to a gate we would be meeting at, we were first there, at the gate, i became very lighted headed, which I said as i leaned on the gate. Next thing I remember is coming round lying on the ground in the muck and wet, brother shouting at me. It was just like be woke from a sleep - dazed and confused. Brother said my eyes never closed and I was shaking a bit, was out for 4/5 seconds he reckoned.

Bit of a shock if truth be told. Got checked out afterwards and nothing was unusual, just to keep an eye on it. They said it was possible dehydration but i'd have thought this unusual, as I certainly wouldn't have had less water than usual in the days before.

Went for a run yesterday and no repeat thankfully. Its a very strange feeling afterwards though.

[The Blegard]

Dont know your age but sounds like your healthy active. I would be looking closely at blood sugar levels. Any diabetes in the family?

[Bingo]

Dont know your age but sounds like your healthy active. I would be looking closely at blood sugar levels. Any diabetes in the family?

Age 36. The wife has also suggested this, there is a bit on the mothers side - a few Aunts would have developed it in their later years.

[Denn Forever]

You got checked out later.  Where and by who?  Arrange a full MOT maybe?

[Bingo]

You got checked out later.  Where and by who?  Arrange a full MOT maybe?

Local DOC on call service. I didn't want to go near them as i'd be guessing they'd just do the basics and send me on the way, saying if it happens again to come back and arrange a full check up. Which they did.

[sammymaguire]

It could just be a once off if there wasnt enough oxygen getting to your brain for those few seconds 

[Galwaybhoy]

Happened to me years ago when I was in school.  Was grand one second the next I started to feel weird and couldn't hear properly, next thing I remember laying on the ground.  I was terribly sick for days after it.  The doc said I picked up some bug that caused it.

[FL/MAYO]

Sounds to me as if your blood pressure dropped, vasvagal syncope maybe. You should go see your GP.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasovagal_response

[Eamonnca1]

I sometimes forget to drink enough water at this time of year. It's easy to remember to drink when it's hot during the summer.

I'd also look into the diabetes thing.  When you say you got a check-up, did they draw blood and test you for diabetes?