mrach Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Hi, I would like to go out more,but I am scared of fainting on the street, plese, help... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ariella Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Happened just a few days ago. Got real woozy, and had to sit down on the sidewalk. Rather sit down than fall down. Embarassing? yes, but if I didn't leave my house I would lose whatever is left of my sanity, so for me it's totally worth the risk.I find that the more I walk, the more I am able to walk, and get deconditioned really quickly. So as hard as it may be on some days, I force myself out (even in bad weather), so I don't get "out of shape"You may want to carry water. And a cell phone.Ariella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrach Posted August 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 thank you, Ariella. found the same thig the more I walk the better, otherwise it is a miserable life....I want to be able to walk like before always on the move and enjoying total freedom without even understanding it....Happened just a few days ago. Got real woozy, and had to sit down on the sidewalk. Rather sit down than fall down. Embarassing? yes, but if I didn't leave my house I would lose whatever is left of my sanity, so for me it's totally worth the risk.I find that the more I walk, the more I am able to walk, and get deconditioned really quickly. So as hard as it may be on some days, I force myself out (even in bad weather), so I don't get "out of shape"You may want to carry water. And a cell phone.Ariella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadine Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 This is difficult for sure. When I was first diagnosed with NCS they told me drink more fluids, exercise and just make sure you're in a clear area, so as not to harm yourself if you feel faint!!! I thought this was the most insane thing I had ever been told!! First, I could never assume I would be in a situation where I have enough warning to get to a safe position, sometimes I was driving and would panic trying to find a way to pull over on the road in traffic. This was before we tried meds, but even with meds things have since gone way downhill. I am now homebound and spend most of my time on couch, recliner or bed, but I was so frustrated at them telling me this, like it was no big deal - not fine with me- however, haven't found a better answer yet as meds aren't doing it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.