vasovagal syncope.. ? - Epilepsy Message Board

bibigoogles · 03-12-2003, 09:56 PM

hi.. i was wondering how closely related epilepsy and vasovagal syncope are..? i thought i had epilepsy.. went to the doctor today and he thinks it might be this instead? getting a physical done before i go back to my neuro... [re: [url="http://www.heartcareassociates.info/neurosyn.html"]http://www.heartcareassociates.info/neurosyn.html[/url] ]

any information would be appreciated ..

tooheys · 03-13-2003, 04:06 PM

They are not related at all. Vasovagol Syncope is a condition that relates to blood pressure. It is normally tested with a tilt table test. Apparently it is caused by blood pooling in the lower extremities and when you stand you get a sudden reduction in blood pressure and sometimes a reduction in the heart rate. The treatment is normally education on how to deal with it. Sometimes they increase your salt intake. Some medication is used but that is generally for 12 mths then it is tapered off. Hopefully this has helped a little.

Tooheys

bibigoogles · 03-13-2003, 04:13 PM

hmm.. i probably should've worded my question better.. what i meant was has vasovagal syncope been mistaken for epilepsy in anyone's case? or vice versa? i realize they aren't the same thing at all, but i want to know how alike the seizures/fainting is..

any info is appreciated..

photo1257 · 04-24-2003, 07:57 AM

My daughter was diagnosed with vasovagal syncope and we have thought for years that this is what she had. After 5 specialists they are now saying that she has epilepsy brought on by exercise. I hope you find your answers. It can be very frustrating.

KittyMom · 04-24-2003, 08:29 AM

Do you actually faint and drop to the floor or do you just "check out"? What I mean by that is, are you still awake but not yourself...can't remember what just happend to you but you were alert? Am I makeing myself clear or is this confusing?

KittyMom