That sounds like a terrifying experience. I hope your specialists will be able to diagnose the issue soon. Best of luck Renee *hugs*

All the best to you. Glad you seem to be relatively OK after such a dramatic event. Hope they quickly find out exactly what was wrong with you. Take it easy.

Hopefully you are not diabetic, Renee.  I am.  It's both scary and a nuisance.  I have to test my blood glucose level twice daily and try to keep it between 70 and 120.  If it drops below about 50, I know it...a rather lightheaded feeling...which is when I treat myself to a Coke.  Otherwise, I avoid sweets and eat very little bread or pasta.

I've never passed out.  That would be dangerous, especially if it occurred while asleep.

I also have low blood pressure which folks with high blood pressure would love to have.  The big problem is it presents the same lightheaded symptom, so I have to do an extra blood glucose check before I raid the fridge for a Coke.

Best wishes.

So the frog already cleared up what I was gonna say. *highfives Mikel* IDK what unit they are using but under no circumstances 179 is normal. Standard is 80-120 mg/dl or 5.5-7.8 mmol/L (Random blood glucose). Now, what you are describing above clearly seems like a hypoglycaemic attack. The Blood glucose level of 30 and 50 are both consistent with that. You mentioned they gave you an I/V, which was probably 25% Glucose solution and since you were out of it as soon as they got the glucose in you, it is almost diagnostic of a hypoglycemic attack. The blood glucose level of 179 at the hospital is consistent with the glucose load given. Also, if they had given you a Glucagon injection to raise blood glucose, it will cause it to shoot up that level.You mentioned being scared (sense of impending dread) also is suggestive of hypoglycemic attack. Now, what does complicate the whole thing is your history of seizure. I can't blame the doc but she must have had some justification for putting this as a seizure. The lack of consciousness is not enough to diagnose a seizure. The post ictal recovery, often accompanied by nausea and vomiting, is absent. Did your husband notice any abnormal jerking or movement of any body part? It might have been an atonic seizure, if not. But again, Hypoglycaemic attack seems more likely as per your history. But, the question remains, even so what caused it? Were you on an empty stomach at that time? Stressing over something?  I think you need a proper work up. May be a second opinion will do you good. In the meantime however, do not ignore the EEG and CT. They will help rule out the differentials.  And in any case, do not stay alone for a length of time in any place. Keep bathroom doors unlocked. Inform a family member if you are going to the bathroom. Take rest. God bless. You will be back in shape in no time. Hugs and Chocolates.

If it helps any Renee, I have had the same experience more than once.  Once I was in my closet and my hubby happened to be inside getting water after mowing the lawn and heard the noise.  Then one night I was in the bathroom washing my face, passed out and hit the side of the tub.  Both times it was hypoglycaemic related.  My dad died from diabetes, but I am tested regularly.  My doc questioned me endlessly about stress and encouraged me to eat fruit if I was staying away from sweets in my diet.  So, I eat at least one maybe two pieces of fruit a day.  I still get a little light headed at times, especially if I get over-stressed at work.  I grab a coke or juice and go outside into the fresh air.  But, maybe your docs can find how to alleviate yours.  Maybe it will be a one time thing. Hugs and prayers.

I'm just glad that you're okay..... That's scary stuff...

Take care Renee and I hope you get some good news

I have been through a very similar experience when i was 14 so i know what you are going through. I was completely out cold after getting out of the bath and my heart rate went down to like 30 and the doctors never explained why - The only reason they told me was teenage hormones overacting with the heat and steam of the bathroom. Hope you feel okay soon Renee

I hope they figure something out.  Take care girl.  

That sounds like a terrifying experience. I hope your specialists will be able to diagnose the issue soon. Best of luck Renee *hugs*

Thank you fishie!  It was, even at the time, and now that I actually have time to think about it and understand what was happening it's even more terrifying.  I'll be starting to look for answers next week. 

All the best to you. Glad you seem to be relatively OK after such a dramatic event. Hope they quickly find out exactly what was wrong with you. Take it easy.

Thanks Carrington.  I'm trying to be, but it's tough because we don't know what happened and not 100% sure how to make sure it doesn't happen again.  Will start making calls on Monday to see what I can find out and how soon I can get different testing done to figure out what's wrong with me.

Hopefully you are not diabetic, Renee.  I am.  It's both scary and a nuisance.  I have to test my blood glucose level twice daily and try to keep it between 70 and 120.  If it drops below about 50, I know it...a rather lightheaded feeling...which is when I treat myself to a Coke.  Otherwise, I avoid sweets and eat very little bread or pasta.

 

I've never passed out.  That would be dangerous, especially if it occurred while asleep.

 

I also have low blood pressure which folks with high blood pressure would love to have.  The big problem is it presents the same lightheaded symptom, so I have to do an extra blood glucose check before I raid the fridge for a Coke.

 

Best wishes.

That's what we're afraid of Mike.  My Grandma on my Dad's side is diabetic and not sure who, but my mom was saying that her family is known for diabetes as well.  Right now my only thing is finding out exactly what is wrong, and how bad it is.  Until we get all of the results back, I make sure I drink some juice to keep the levels where they need to be. 

So the frog already cleared up what I was gonna say. *highfives Mikel* IDK what unit they are using but under no circumstances 179 is normal. Standard is 80-120 mg/dl or 5.5-7.8 mmol/L (Random blood glucose). Now, what you are describing above clearly seems like a hypoglycaemic attack. The Blood glucose level of 30 and 50 are both consistent with that. You mentioned they gave you an I/V, which was probably 25% Glucose solution and since you were out of it as soon as they got the glucose in you, it is almost diagnostic of a hypoglycemic attack. The blood glucose level of 179 at the hospital is consistent with the glucose load given. Also, if they had given you a Glucagon injection to raise blood glucose, it will cause it to shoot up that level.You mentioned being scared (sense of impending dread) also is suggestive of hypoglycemic attack. Now, what does complicate the whole thing is your history of seizure. I can't blame the doc but she must have had some justification for putting this as a seizure. The lack of consciousness is not enough to diagnose a seizure. The post ictal recovery, often accompanied by nausea and vomiting, is absent. Did your husband notice any abnormal jerking or movement of any body part? It might have been an atonic seizure, if not. But again, Hypoglycaemic attack seems more likely as per your history. But, the question remains, even so what caused it? Were you on an empty stomach at that time? Stressing over something?  I think you need a proper work up. May be a second opinion will do you good. In the meantime however, do not ignore the EEG and CT. They will help rule out the differentials.  And in any case, do not stay alone for a length of time in any place. Keep bathroom doors unlocked. Inform a family member if you are going to the bathroom. Take rest. God bless. You will be back in shape in no time. Hugs and Chocolates.

They explained all the levels in much more detail to my husband and my parents.  The being scared wasn't so much of an impending doom type thing, it was more that I when I came to I had guys I didn't know over me (the paramedics and cops).  It took a little bit before I started understanding things, but after that it seemed to calm a little bit.

My husband has seen seizures before (not me) and he's certain that wasn't it, plus like my mom said, she's seen me after every seizure I've ever had and this wasn't even close to how I typically am.  There's still a lot of questions to be asked, and very few answers at this point in time. It's definitely going to be a bit of an interesting time for the next little while until we get it figured out, but we will.  I'll be making calls on Monday to set up the other tests I need to have done, to see my neurologist, and to get a complete workup and go from there. 

If it helps any Renee, I have had the same experience more than once.  Once I was in my closet and my hubby happened to be inside getting water after mowing the lawn and heard the noise.  Then one night I was in the bathroom washing my face, passed out and hit the side of the tub.  Both times it was hypoglycaemic related.  My dad died from diabetes, but I am tested regularly.  My doc questioned me endlessly about stress and encouraged me to eat fruit if I was staying away from sweets in my diet.  So, I eat at least one maybe two pieces of fruit a day.  I still get a little light headed at times, especially if I get over-stressed at work.  I grab a coke or juice and go outside into the fresh air.  But, maybe your docs can find how to alleviate yours.  Maybe it will be a one time thing. Hugs and prayers.

After talking to my husband and a few others, I'm making sure to sip on juice throughout the day to hopefully help keep my sugar levels up.  Also, making sure I don't go for extended amounts of time without eating, because my grandma has told me before that she has to eat regularly or her levels can drop.  Though the hard part is watching what I eat and actually eating stuff that's good for me! lol...

I'm just glad that you're okay..... That's scary stuff...

Thanks PD!  Me too!!

Take care Renee and I hope you get some good news

Thank you Andy, I hope so too! 

I have been through a very similar experience when i was 14 so i know what you are going through. I was completely out cold after getting out of the bath and my heart rate went down to like 30 and the doctors never explained why - The only reason they told me was teenage hormones overacting with the heat and steam of the bathroom. Hope you feel okay soon Renee

I don't recall them saying anything about my heart rate, but I might just not have been with it enough to remember and my hubby hasn't said anything about my heart rate.  I'm not sure what we're going to find out, but hopefully we'll have some answers soon! 

I hope they figure something out.  Take care girl.  

Me too Cassie!  Me too!

Take care of yourself !

Take care of yourself !

Thank you slytherin, I'm trying to