Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Last night I asked ES to unplug the modem and router (internet connection had gone) as he can reach the top of the bookcase without standing on a chair. I then heard a big thump and ran through to find him lying flat out on the (wooden) floor out for the count and what I can only describe as fitting slightly . Three seconds later he came round but was totally confused as to where he was and how he'd got there. Five or so seconds after that he sat up and remembered everything and insisted he was fine (but with a large bump on the back of his head). After a call to NHS24 he reluctantly agreed to go to A&E. They checked him over but weren't happy with his blood pressure which was lower when he stood up. They kept checking it and eventually were happy enough to let him go (at half past midnight ). He has to be careful when standing up suddenly and go to his GP if it happens again. (He admitted that he often feels dizzy when standing up even out of a chair .) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 You are having a rough time of things !! What a worry, I'm glad he was allowed home but it sounds like a trip to the GP would be a good idea if he has been having slight dizzy spells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 how scary, poor him, poor you. how old is he? i used to do this as a teenager, and still do if i'm tired, it winds everyone right up! i have pathetically low blood pressure, both readings under 100, lowest usually under 60....and I'm fine! pure soft licorice helps to raise blood pressure with no nasty side effects as long as you dont eat too much off to the health food store for you, try a good independent one, rather than H&B good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Crikey...poor lad. I hope he is OK and that the bump on his head isn't too painful. I have a low BP and can often feel a bit light headed with it, so I can well imagine how this happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenanne Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Oh poor you! Quite right to go to A&E, any suspect head injury and confusion should be checked out (I've been doing a first aid course! can you tell!). I'm sure is nothing to worry about. Maybe a trip to the GP is in order - A&E jsut patch you up really, GP's are way better for longer term stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Poor you A&E and the worry. Isn't ES a typical man - one sniffle and they have "man flu" but when there is something wrong they won't do anything about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy-Mama Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 oh not good, glad he got home but does sound like a trip to the GP is needed, hope all is well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Oh no - hope he feels better today. I have low blood pressure and it was much worse when I was a teenager, forever feeling woozy. Perhaps its all the hormones whizzing around the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 My youngest, three year old Georgia, knocked herself out briefly a few months ago falling off the back of the sofa. She was unconcious for about a minute. Obviously she went to hospital and they kept her in overnight. It was a good three or four days until she was feeling better again. Concussion made her very sleepy. Make sure your son rests for a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Wow, scary! Hope he feels better soon and you both recover from last night. Liquorice sounds like a good idea although I'd BeckyBoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Oh No! Poor you & ES hope he's feeling OK now. Must have been scary for all of you. Ax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joojoo Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Hope he is feeling better soon. Good that at least you know about it now though - MEN Must have been a horrible shock for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 would low BP explain the fitting? hope it's nothing serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Hope he is ok today. You really are going through it at the moment. Sounds like a trip to the GP would be a good idea for a thorough check over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Oh no, poor ES Hope he is better now. And poor you - I've had recent experience of rushing a child to A&E - I never want to feel that scared again in my whole life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Poor chap. A bit worrying though if you don't know what's causing the low blood pressure. Definitely worth checking with your GP. Hope he's feeling better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 Thanks all . He's feeling absolutely fine (and maintains he has been since it happened ). To be honest, I wasn't planning on taking him to the GP unless it happens again (I can imagine his if I suggested it ). Do you think it's anything to do with being quite tall? He's almost 6'3". OH is 6'1" and says he sometimes feels dizzy on standing up too quickly too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 I'm glad he's OK, that must have been so scarey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Thanks all . He's feeling absolutely fine (and maintains he has been since it happened ). To be honest, I wasn't planning on taking him to the GP unless it happens again (I can imagine his if I suggested it ). Do you think it's anything to do with being quite tall? He's almost 6'3". OH is 6'1" and says he sometimes feels dizzy on standing up too quickly too. I don't know Sometimes I feel dizzy if I stand up to quickly and I'm 5'4" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Phew, glad he is ok now ANH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
