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Old 02-13-2008, 10:38 PM   #58
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Oh my gosh. I wonder if it could be orthostatic hypotension. That is when your blood pressure suddenly drops - it usually happens after suddenly standing up from sitting. But, you could also have a blood pressure drop in the shower due to warm/hot water - as it causes your blood vessels to dilate and then your blood pressure drops. Your heart rate then increases, trying to get your pressure up. You can black out/faint and everything. Does it sound like that at all?

In any case, my thoughts are with you - and I hope all turns out well.
What causes that? That used to happen to me quite often....It was scary..
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