Is it normal to get blackouts

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Almost everytime I get up after laying down or sitting for a while everything goes black for about 25 seconds. Its almost like when you squeeze your eyes shut really hard then open the again and you cant see. After a while my vision comed back, of course after I crash into some walls. I dont know how to stop this. BTW as far as I know I dont have vertigo or anything like that.

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Based on 71 votes (25 yes)
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  • DiamondGirl
    10 years ago

    Maybe your borderline anemic, I felt like I was gonna pass out after I had a certain procedure done. Go to The doctor And ask for a blood test. Then u should know for sure.

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  • yeahdonethat
    13 years ago

    Check your blood pressure. Could be too low.

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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago

    Yeah this happens to me too, and also when I go on big roller coasters that have a big hill then go down really fast. I think it's normal but Ive never been to the doctors about it or anything.

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  • randomjelly
    13 years ago

    I have a condition called POTS. Check it out online...it shares the same issues as what you describe. Good luck!

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  • 123hey
    13 years ago

    Happens all the time try getting up more gradually and slowly stretch out before you get up to

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  • radishbobby84
    13 years ago

    happeneds to me almost every day, I feel on the floor once ur to lack of feeling in my leggs and arms so I think it's norml

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  • Polydactyl
    13 years ago

    I get these once in a while, but I answered no because mine only last for about 10 seconds.

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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago

    I have this problem too. It's normal. My neurologist(who I went to for migraines) said that in your neck there is a sensor that alerts your brain to your changing of position. If your like me because I will have blackouts for 45secs- a min then your sensor is just slow in responding. Try getting up slowly.

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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago

    it means you need either more protein or iron in your diet but i dont remember which one

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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago

    once in awhile I get this too

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  • JuliusE
    13 years ago

    Not for 25 seconds no. You should seek help. I get dizzy sometimes but never lose my vision, let alone for 25 seconds

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  • MicrosizeMe
    13 years ago

    Compleatly. When you sit or lie down, blood travels around your body better than standing up. When you've been sitting or lying for a long time and suddently stand up, blood rushes to your head, causing temporary blindness.

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