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Fainting In Airplane 3 days ago and still dizzy and chest discomfort.
Hi there,
I took a flight, albeit a long flight a few days ago where I suddenly became ill.First off to mention,I had eaten,drank lots of water,walked around the plane and visited the bathroom all before this happened.And I am a otherwise very healthy woman age 37 with a 9 year old son.It began suddenly with the sweats/intense heat rising up neck and the beginings of blacking out.
Thinking I was going to possibly vomit I stood up to make my way to the rest room. I didnt make it all the way and was apparently caught by an attendant as I slumped to the floor outside the bathroom door.She held me as I came to. But I was out for a couple of minutes.I awoke to a doctor {who happened to be on board} taking my pulse and having cold compresses for my head and neck areas applied.The doc said my pulse was too low at first and recommened I not move for a bit, as they called the hospital on the ground.They then advised I take a test when I get home. I dont remember the name of the test. I was assisted back to my seat after about 15 minutes where I was given the oxygen tank and juice. I felt better after about 40 minutes on the oxygen.
And felt well enough to get on my next short flight. But also needing to get home and my son was with me.
Well long story. Now still 3 days later I am still having dizzy spells,weak shaky moments,waves of nausea,low grade headaches,and most disconcerning a dull discomfort in my chest area. I realize I have jet lag and it was a very scary experience but now I just feel a bit concerned.Also I know I am not pregnant.Thanks for any advice.
I took a flight, albeit a long flight a few days ago where I suddenly became ill.First off to mention,I had eaten,drank lots of water,walked around the plane and visited the bathroom all before this happened.And I am a otherwise very healthy woman age 37 with a 9 year old son.It began suddenly with the sweats/intense heat rising up neck and the beginings of blacking out.
Thinking I was going to possibly vomit I stood up to make my way to the rest room. I didnt make it all the way and was apparently caught by an attendant as I slumped to the floor outside the bathroom door.She held me as I came to. But I was out for a couple of minutes.I awoke to a doctor {who happened to be on board} taking my pulse and having cold compresses for my head and neck areas applied.The doc said my pulse was too low at first and recommened I not move for a bit, as they called the hospital on the ground.They then advised I take a test when I get home. I dont remember the name of the test. I was assisted back to my seat after about 15 minutes where I was given the oxygen tank and juice. I felt better after about 40 minutes on the oxygen.
And felt well enough to get on my next short flight. But also needing to get home and my son was with me.
Well long story. Now still 3 days later I am still having dizzy spells,weak shaky moments,waves of nausea,low grade headaches,and most disconcerning a dull discomfort in my chest area. I realize I have jet lag and it was a very scary experience but now I just feel a bit concerned.Also I know I am not pregnant.Thanks for any advice.
I had this same experience 2days ago and that would be the 4th and I learned after the first incidence to demand oxygen from cabin crew as soon as I feel dizzy. Just push that service botton and when the sweet nice lady comes around tell her to get you that bottle of oxygen they have stowed away most of the time.
It makes life a whole lot easier for me and I bet it will for you and something else, AVOID ANY FERMENTED PRODUCTS, anything that may contain alcohol before or while on board.
It makes life a whole lot easier for me and I bet it will for you and something else, AVOID ANY FERMENTED PRODUCTS, anything that may contain alcohol before or while on board.
I had this same experience 2days ago and that would be the 4th and I learned after the first incidence to demand oxygen from cabin crew as soon as I feel dizzy. Just push that service botton and when the sweet nice lady comes around tell her to get you that bottle of oxygen they have stowed away most of the time.
It makes life a whole lot easier for me and I bet it will for you and something else, AVOID ANY FERMENTED PRODUCTS, anything that may contain alcohol before or while on board.
It makes life a whole lot easier for me and I bet it will for you and something else, AVOID ANY FERMENTED PRODUCTS, anything that may contain alcohol before or while on board.
I appreciate all of these comments. I passed out about three years ago two hours in to a four hour flight. The above descriptions are exactly what I have experienced and continue to experience. I have flown all of my life without a problem. I am now 37 and after passing out, every time I need to get on a plane I get nervous. I thought that my problem was related to panic attack, but the first time it happened I was totally relaxed. The feeling of heat up the neck, tingling in the hands, sweat, increased heart rate came on suddenly. After the first incident, I get this nearly every time I fly. I haven't passed out since, but I find that I really have to work to keep my body active during the flight. I cannot let myself get too relaxed. If I can keep the air blowing on my face, I feel better.
In a few weeks, I need to fly from Tanzania to Minnesota (total of around 18 hours of flying). I thought that I should just take a pill to relax me, but now I am concerned that it is caused by something else (like lack of oxygen). I have been checked with a basic health examination. Doctors tell me I am very healthy. I don't know what to do? I really do not want to pass out again on the plane.
In a few weeks, I need to fly from Tanzania to Minnesota (total of around 18 hours of flying). I thought that I should just take a pill to relax me, but now I am concerned that it is caused by something else (like lack of oxygen). I have been checked with a basic health examination. Doctors tell me I am very healthy. I don't know what to do? I really do not want to pass out again on the plane.
I sat next to a pilot recently and asked him about the situation of the oxygen levels. He said the planes are pressurized to 10,000 feet and flying at 30,000 feet. I asked why everyone didn't start to pass out on airplanes and he said maybe we are a group of people with slight sleep apnea and as we start to fall asleep ( in my case) the combination of the lack of oxygen at those levels and the apnea may cause the reaction.
The last 4 comments reflect my experiences. Twice in three years, both on 7 hour flights, I have fainted. Most recently yesterday. Woke from less than an hour's sleep; felt warm, vision faded a bit and somewhat lightheaded. Signaled the crew for water and by the time they returned I had passed out.
As above they found me passed out, eyes open, having thrown-up. Very attentive crew members helped me recover. Moved me to a different part of the plane where the air flow was Much better.
I have read that airlines reduce oxygen flow during night flights (in part to save fuel). Based only on my two experiences I wonder whether the flow of air in a section of the cabin can be further diminished by the curtaining used to distinguish multiple classes of service.
On both occasions I had been seated in a small "special members" section, only a few rows deep, with curtains at the front and back. The boosting of air flow after each incident (changing sections and pilot turning air up last time) helped enormously.
As above they found me passed out, eyes open, having thrown-up. Very attentive crew members helped me recover. Moved me to a different part of the plane where the air flow was Much better.
I have read that airlines reduce oxygen flow during night flights (in part to save fuel). Based only on my two experiences I wonder whether the flow of air in a section of the cabin can be further diminished by the curtaining used to distinguish multiple classes of service.
On both occasions I had been seated in a small "special members" section, only a few rows deep, with curtains at the front and back. The boosting of air flow after each incident (changing sections and pilot turning air up last time) helped enormously.
I had a similar situation. I am 33 now and it started recently. Once on a long duration flight from US to Frankfurt, and second time on a 2 hour flight from New Delhi to Mumbai. On both occasions, before boarding the flight i had an extremely hectic work schedule,wrapped up work, did last minute packing, anxiously reached the airport, again felt anxious till the point i crossed the security check and immigration check. Waited for the flight, boarded it, after some time they started serving beverages. I had a Reisling with some fish crackers and the dinner. Tried to sleep and suddenly felt uncomfortable and could not get myself to get a good sleep. Started sweating, so i took of my shoes and put on my flight socks just to ease things up.It did not work, i started sweating more and felt restless and vomitish...Got up and started walking towards the washroom and blacked out falling on my face. Didnt know when i came around but the cabin crew on Lufthansa were extremely good and took great care of me. I didnt get myself checked after i reached my final destination, however after 4 months same thing happened on a short flight from Delhi to Mumbai in India. In mumbai a doctor came and checked me up and advised immediate hospitalization. I went to a hospital and they also immediately hospitalized me. They took a couple of tests including MRI, EEG, ECG, Blood Sugar Level and other blood samples for tests. MRI came out normal, first ECG had minor variations, so I took another ECG which had similar variations. EEG result is not out yet. I have been advised to get a Holter Test done along with an ECO. The doc wants to rule out any heart problems,so lets see what happens once i get a holter and eco done. While I am at it, i will also get a Lipid profile test done. Lets see what happens.
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Did you ever get this resolved? I have had very similar symptoms...passed out on 3 different (short and long) flights...but i have flown hundreds of times...
Did you ever get this resolved? I have had very similar symptoms...passed out on 3 different (short and long) flights...but i have flown hundreds of times...
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