Moving with NCS

Today my entire body is in lazy, sleepy mode. I have yet to actually "wake up" today. Neurocardiogenic Syncope might be invisible to those who don't have it or are uneducated about it, but it is very real.

A while ago, I use to get upset when people compare NCS with Heart Attack patients, but not anymore. I don't have Heart Attacks, but I'm wondering if what I'm experiencing is actually NCS. With NCS, you actually faint or lose consciousness, but (if you've read my previous entry, you'll know what I mean) as I've mentioned before I don't think NCS is the correct diagnosis for me...at least not a solo explanation.

Moving with any type of incurable illness is difficult, but it's even worse when you have no insurance. I'm going to do no lifting and hopefully I can get this over before an episode come about!

Pray for me, guys!!! 😁

Until next time...

Information on Pre-Syncope

According to RightDiagnosis.com, "presyncope" is defined as: "Presyncope: A spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain." Yet, I didn't lose consciousness when I encountered mine and after speaking to a doctor to have Social Security reconsider my claim, I've realized that I've NEVER lost consciousness! I never thought of it like that, but it is true. I lost my ability to stand, talk, hear or even brace for impact, but I get so close to fading out and don't. I can see myself fall to the ground below me, but can't do anything to stop it or protect myself from imminent danger/harm. It's the scariest thing in the world!

As far as I am considered, I prefer presyncope vs actually going out because I am not bruised up or being rushed to the ER. When I completely fall or collapse, I always end up hurting and bruised. I fear of hitting my head and cracking open my skull while watching it all play out and being unable to stop it from happening. Most people can do something about it when they feel it coming on, but I only get a second or two at the most and then I am begging people around me to back up and give me space! 

I am hoping we all have a more faint-free day today. Until next time, loves....

Pre-Syncope Episode

Hello, everyone!

I haven't been posting lately and I apologize for that! I have a lot going on and promise to post more often. This new entry is all about my experience with "pre-syncope" episodes since I've never experienced them before my most recent episode. It's weird, but thanks to the wonderful people in my Facebook group (check it out here) I understand what was happening to me.

One Saturday afternoon, I had just gotten done with my shower and was attempting to put my clothes on when out of nowhere I got the feeling that I was going to pass out in the bathroom! I didn't faint, though, so I continued to get dressed. I barely got my pants on when I couldn't stand any longer without assistance, so I called my husband to assist me and he almost dragged me to the bed LOL...

Once I made it to the bed and laid down, I was sweating and the room was spinning like crazy! I thought something bad was going to happen at any moment, but I eventually went to sleep like this. Here's a list of my symptoms I encountered:

• Sweating
• Slowed, but hard heart beats
• Heavy feeling
• Dizziness

It literally took me an entire night to get over the feeling because my body shut down partially. It's almost like being an involuntary participant of a game of tug-a-war! I couldn't figure out, for the life of me, why this was happening and it made me cry. My daughter was already in the bed when I finally did go to sleep, so sleeping wasn't an issue once the symptoms faded away. Now, I am constantly reminded of what could've happened and what did a few weeks later. After this incident, I actually fainted and hurt myself to the point where I am still aching! Thank God for Home Schooling opportunities!!!

Has anyone else experienced pre-syncope episodes? If so, how long does it usually last with you? Until next time...

Ariana