Fibromyalgia Support Group

You're not alone in your pain. Fibromyalgia is a condition that can be difficult to diagnose and manage. If you're trying to cope with pain throughout your body, sleep problems, general fatigue, or other common fibromyalgia symptoms, you're in the right place. The community is here for you to talk about therapies and share your challenges.

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katcro 02/02/2014

I was wondering if this is typical for fibro patients. Also, if you do faint, how often do you faint? My face usually starts going numb, and I am down. In past three months I fainted twice at work. How do you prevent it?

basketballmom23 02/02/2014

It could be a side effect of your meds.

katcro 02/02/2014

I actually do not use any meds.

basketballmom23 02/02/2014

Hmmm, fainting hasn't been a symptom of mine, maybe others have had it. I would say that you should see a doc the next time it happens. It could be a sign of many different things. Good luck. I hope you get answers.

melindap 02/02/2014

I go through spells of fainting because of low blood pressure. When I faint it is because I have been walking, which causes my blood pressure to drop sometimes. I have never fainted because of fibro. My face goes numb from migraines. It scared me when it first started. I thought that I was having a stroke or something. I called the neurologist and he said that it was because of the migraines and it was nothing to worry about. If you haven't talked to your doctor yet, I would give him or her a call just to make sure that it isn't anything to be concerned about.

mynameisD 02/02/2014

No, fainting is not a symptom of Fibro. You should speak to your doctor ASAP, I believe.

skinnybinny 02/02/2014

I would offer low blood pressure also as a cause.

deleted_user 02/03/2014

Definitely talk to your doc. ASAP. If you fainted after not eating for a while, ask you doc to check your blood glucose. Good luck.

WhiteDolphin 02/04/2014

Many people have orthostatic intolerance. I had a tilt table test because I was having a lot of these episodes. My tilt test was positibe and was diagnosed with Neurocardiogenic Syncope/ Vaso Vagal Syncope.
There is another similar called POTS (Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome), which I believe I have now in addition to the other, but they are all similar.
I have to take meds for it. but there's things you can do to help yourself also. eat more salt, drink more water stay hydrated, don't stand up quickly,

WhiteDolphin 02/04/2014

forgot to add what causes it.
it's due to a drop in blood pressure upon standing, or standing a long time.

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