Passed out yesterday at work

[Gaz22]

Passed out at work yesterday and got taken over to canteen where I was put into the recovery position and then started sweating head then mt arms and legs started going into spasms shaking passed out again , Went fotr CT scan of my brain which was ok so doctor said it was heart related, my ECG showed epotic beats

[Tos92]

I’m so sorry to hear this Gaz. I can imagine it was a very scary experience for you and your colleagues. Have they got you on medication for the ectopics/possible abnormal arrhythmias?

I hope you are taking some time off work.

Thinking of you.

Tos

[Gaz22 in reply to Tos92]

Ok thanks, They are just rearranging my cardiology appointment that I had and they are going to check my meds, I have had a couple of sweaty spells and confused spells

[Gaz22 in reply to Tos92]

I will have a look into them 2 conditions, Doctor has given me sick note for 2 weeks

[BeKind28-]

Hello

I am so sorry to read what happened and I really hope they can get to the bottom of this and get you on the right treatment if any is needed

Let us know how you get on x

[Gaz22 in reply to BeKind28-]

Thanks for your reply will keep you updated on how I get on , Thanks again

[BeKind28- in reply to Gaz22]

x

[HANDY1]

It wouldn’t just be ectopic beats. If your pause between beats is great than 4 to 5 seconds, that may be an issue. Ectopic beats alone with a pause less than 3 seconds is really no issue. You really need a cardiologist to determine what tests you require.

[Gaz22 in reply to HANDY1]

Ok thank you for your reply, The doctor I see at A and E is getting in touch with the cardiology department and said I should here something in next two weeks, I was waiting for an cardiology appointment anyway which was made my GP in September 2023 ,I will keep you updated, Thank again for your reply very helpful, Thanks

[HANDY1 in reply to Gaz22]

Let us know how the cardiologist’s appointment goes. 👍

[Gaz22 in reply to HANDY1]

Will do thanks

[Bishop1]

What a shock to get at work. Speedy recovery to you. Hope they find out the reason why.Take care and take it easy x

[Gaz22 in reply to Bishop1]

Thank you hopefully will here from cardiology soon about a appointment . It was a bit of a shock to me , Hopefully they will get to the bottom of what happened, Been in touch with my doctor and got a sick note, So will get some rest, Thanks

[Stuartc100]

So do you have a known condition? you mentioned you were due a visit to cardiology anyway, as someone who suffers with ectopics your post does alarm me somewhat as it suggests the cause is ectopics.

[Gaz22 in reply to Stuartc100]

I had mild heart attack in 2017 and two Stents in then one in right artery and one in left artery, I have CAD , Was ok for first two years of having stents in then got chest pains again had a CT angiogram in 2022 and said my arteries were clear of calcium, In August 2023 I had a echocardiogram which found I had LVH left side heart walls thickness, Due to high blood pressure,Went to see doctor in September last year about chest pains and told me my heart can't keep up with with my needs eg work cycling and walking and was sending my arteries into spasms, Had a blood pressure monitor on last year showed high blood pressure highest 180/111 but had a reading as low as 90/40 once so averaged it out, I am on blood pressure meds, Have been waiting and 72 hour ecg monitor and cardiology appointment since September 2023

[GShep64 in reply to Gaz22]

My Dad had similar to you

He had pulmonary hypertension

Left sided ventricular -

High bp

Cardiomyopathy

Hope all goes well . Fingers xd for you x

[Gaz22 in reply to GShep64]

Thank you,Will keep you updated on what happened

[Wanderinglady]

something very similar happened to me a year ago. I was unresponsive, apparently twitching and sweating. Taken to A&E, by which time I had come round. I had already been diagnosed with Afib and microvascular disorder, plus my heart pauses from time to time. I had a similar episode at the end of December and have been listed for an ablation. It’s frightening to experience and left me feeling very washed out and tired but no lasting effects. The big down side is that I can’t drive in case it happens whilst I’m at the wheel. Ask for a Holter monitor so that they can see what going on over time. Hope you get some answers.

[Gaz22 in reply to Wanderinglady]

Thank you for your reply very helpful to me. Been waiting for a 72 HR ECG monitor test since September 2023 , Thanks again for your reply

[L8Again]

The wait for ECG Holter Monitors on the NHS is a nothing short of a scandal.

FWiW, after weeks of waiting for a 24 hour monitor we paid for a 14 day holter monitor test for my wife. The device was couriered to and from our home. Fitting was nothing more than attaching a small device to a sticky patch on the chest. The results were with the consultant in 5 days. She then went on to have a Loop Recorder and now has a 2 lead pacemaker. There really is no need to pay clinical staff to fit holter monitors when the technology is available for home fitting.

[Harefieldfan]

hi Gaz. Sorry to hear that. I’m wondering what you were doing BEFORE you passed out. Standing? Exerting? Or nothing at all? I ask because I’ve had similar experiences, one before my heart attack and others while standing for a while in choirs. I’m told it’s vasovegal syncope. It’s good that you’re getting a Holter monitor.

[Gaz22 in reply to Harefieldfan]

I was standing at work using a hand press have a manual job where I can be standing up to eight hours day or sitting down for eight hours just depends what job I am going , I have just booked a appointment with the doctor about my lower leg and toes swelling can't get a appointment until two weeks time

[Harefieldfan in reply to Gaz22]

Standing for so many hours is a trigger

[Gaz22 in reply to Harefieldfan]

Glad when I retire just over 14 month to go

[cappachina]

Hope you sorted quickly Gaz thevwait fir everything now in the NH S is awful.

[Gaz22]

I was waiting for Echocardiogram for just over a year, Will post any updates when I get any thanks

[LaceyLady]

diabetes check?

[Gaz22 in reply to LaceyLady]

Last blood check was just under pre diabetes level one number under ,Thanks

[DiggyDoggy]

Hi Gaz, I've been in a situation similar to yours.

If you have the budget to see a private cardiologist (maybe £200) within a few days rather than wait an unknown time on the NHS, I very much recommend it. Doing so will quickly put your mind at ease, or is likely yo put you on the path to corrective treatment MUCH sooner.

In my case it was money well spent, as the cardiologist found a serious problem that needed immediate treatment. I too have ectopics but (again, in MY case) they were not the problem.

David

[Gaz22 in reply to DiggyDoggy]

Will have a look into this thanks

[LaceyLady in reply to Gaz22]

Personally an all round health screen may be better as it’ll look at more than just the heart. I’ve been with same Consultant cardiologist for at least 25yr and only I had to insist that an ablation may be required 🙄

[LaceyLady]

all the organs work in conjunction with each other, if one is out of sync they all can be. I’ve found I have genetic Haemochromatisis, T2 diabetes and have to watch my thyroid 😳

No one considers the whole body 🤯 or even looks for causes, they’re all tunnel visioned

[Snowdrops_17]

Hi GazFrightening experience to faint at work! Being on my feet or standing for 8 hours is exhausting!

I do hope that the doctors check your health thoroughly to find the cause Gaz if it's your heart 🙏👍

In 2007 I experienced severe palpitations once and fainted! It was summer and very hot outside! But I was alright afterwards!

I wished now I had this checked out by my GP then!

I wish you well Gaz 👍🥰

[Gaz22 in reply to Snowdrops_17]

Thank you for your reply, It was a frightening experience experience for sure when I was about to collapse I said not again because like you a few years ago was making my breakfast and passed out at home then as you it had been very hot days and when I got to hospital they just said I was dehydration this was after I had been standing up all week at work, When I passed out then was not making noises when breathing and arms and legs shaking and I a red colour in face etc as it says on ambulance report I was reading on my phone medical app, It's best as you say to get things checked out, All the best to you will keep you updated,Thanks

[Snowdrops_17 in reply to Gaz22]

Morning GazNot drinking enough fluids when it's hot outside I often felt uneasy! The restaurant kitchen was sweltering with all the cooking, steam, grills, ovens etc on, washing up in hot water! We hearties need to stay hydrated and when working in certain environments it can proof difficult! But your arms and legs muscle spasms that is strange and definitely needs checking out! 👍🥰

[Gaz22 in reply to Snowdrops_17]

You are right there, At work I have to where flame proof clothing trousers, tee shirt and jumper , Will keep you updated when I find anything out ,Thanks again

[Snowdrops_17 in reply to Gaz22]

So you getting too hot at work Gaz 😏I was allowed when warm to wear just a dark blue tee shirt! It helped! But in your line of work health & safety is paramount! So sorry you experiencing this problem Gaz! I retired last year but now wished I hadn't! All for a reason Gaz 👍🙏🥰

[LaceyLady]

last March I was away on residential course and got up from bed quickly, dizzy.So, slowed down.Needed to go to breakfast and along corridor to lift, by time got to lift couldn’t breathe, tight chest, got in lift 1 floor leaning on side. Just managed to get out lift without falling. Luckily was reception and lady had to get me help 😵‍💫 Worst attack of A Fib ever😕

[Gaz22]

Update on my airmid UK app a few updates on it says on ambulance report what they passed on to hospital before I got there arrest peri attack/unconscious noisy breathing and on A & E report Conduction disorder of the heart seen if I get any letters from hospital for a appointment