I've been diagnosed with sle for about 18
months though i've probably had much
longer. Last night I got up to get a
drink of water around 3 am and blacked out
in the bathroom. This has happened once
before a couple of years ago. Had 2
healthy glasses of wine earlier in the
evening which may have contributed, but
had not had any alcohol the previous time
it happened. I take plaquenil, imuran and
synthroid daily to control the lupus.
Anyone else ever had this happen? Think
this a relationship between the lupus and
hte black outs or just coincidence?
Thanks for any feedback. Think i'll lay
off the wine for awhile anyway! Dreamt
about walking on tightropes the rest of
the night!
Hankat
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genaceresero
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 26 Dec 2005 Posts: 10 Location: Liberty Lake, WA
Posted: 12-28-05 00:08am
Hi, I was diagnosed on may 11th of this
year. What a disease huh? I have had
episodes of dizzy spells and almost having
blackouts but never have I actually
blacked out. Before I was on any meds my
equal librium was really off! I couldn't
even watch the rides at disneyland or I
would get sick and dizzy.
I have other symptoms such as sore joints
and muscles. After drinking alcohol it's
worse. After doing anything strengous
it's worse. The sun is my enemy now. I
don't suffer from skin rashes but the sun
does wear on me. Hair loss (in patches),
memory loss, the lupus fog, lack of
concentration and focussing, vision
impairment, swelling in my ankles, legs,
fingers and hands, occasional fatigue,
depression, etc..... Well, love to hear
from you. It's been good talking with
others. Cheap therapy! Talk to you
soon, gena
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Sissytoo
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Oct 2006 Posts: 10 Location: Kentucky
Lupus Posted: 10-01-06 14:03pm
Hi,
yes...Major problem for during what I
term, bad bouts..Not yet dx but living
with s/s for years, finally with
immunologist who agrees with my "enough is
enough" theory and has given me
prednisone, ultram, and diuretic due to
the protien in my urine...Blood tests (9
viles worth) back in few weeks.... I have
found that nothing helps with these
blackouts and there is no warning or
method....I even get them when I am
sitting down, only out for a few seconds
when I go completely out, most times just
have to plop down on my butt or hang my
head between my knees...Its like blackness
just engulfs me and I nodd out...Husband
says the look in my eyes is like a
zombie...I do find they are less often if
I drink lots of water...I like wine too,
but very dehydrating...I'd say drink even
more water when you have wine...It's what
I do...Good luck!
