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Can Vasovagal Syncope Happen While Lying In Bed?

Posted on Mon, 29 Dec 2014

Question: Is it possible to have vasovogel syncope whe laying in bed? Happened to me 6 weeks ago.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 minute later)

Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
Yes it can happen while lying in the bed. But if the episodes are frequent then other causes of dizziness should be ruled out.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (4 minutes later)

36 year old female very active and healthy. Avid runner and tennis player. Had vasovogal comvulsive syncope 10 years ago and had entire work-up including EEG, MRI and everything came back normal

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Can be due to nany causes.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
There are many causes for such symptoms.

Common ones are high blood pressure, low blood pressure, cervical spondylitis, anemia, and low blood sugar, use of sedatives, tranquilizers and antidepressants.

Uncommon reasons can be due to brain reasons or arrhythmias and cardiomyopathies. Detailed blood tests are also needed to find the cause. Isolated such episodes are not worrisome.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (12 hours later)

Oh i did forget to mention that i have been taking Lunesta for sleep for the past 4 years. Not only that but i was upset about a highschool friend who was about to pass away before i went yo bed. Also, i did do an intense yoga class and had a glass of wine w a friend afterwards. Perhaps i was dehydrated. My doctor said he didnt suspect a seizure because of was lucid aftetwards and didnt fall into a deep sleep. Either way, im trying not to stress too much and just move on with life!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Can be due to dehydration.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
All these can cause the attack . Specially the dehydration. Try to exert yourself less. have a healthy diet with plenty of fluids orally to avoid such episodes in future.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar