I think I just had a visual migraine or I somehow hyperventilated myself (it hit on the walk home from the pool.) My nurse friend didn't think I was gonna die (she's a CCU nurse who has hauled neighbors to the ER cause symptoms alarm her, so I trust her.) But it was weird. I think I'm going to avoid the sudafed for now. It's been doing weird things to my breathing, so I'm suspicious that it + a sneezing fit may have triggered something. Migraine or hyperventilation. Or both.

I do not like.

What were your symptoms?

He's right--her circumstances of birth are pretty suspicious.

I honestly don't know how other people get by.

Right??

ita, I'm sorry about the news. I'm lucky enough to be no help at all, but I'm glad you have the hivemind.

msbelle, yay, job!

I think I've decided to join the YMCA near my office. Ridiculously, it's the most expensive gym in the area, but it's the only one within walking distance with a pool. And my health insurance will reimburse me for half of the membership costs.

Weird blind spot in one eye like I'd stared at a light too long, attempt at puking (there was nothing to puke) and then a sharp headache once the blind spot went away.

I thought I'd just stared at a light too long, but when I went to pay some bills online right after getting home, realized I couldn't see the key I was focused on in one eye. Freaked out and had the gagging episode. Called T, she made me run through things, noted I'd struggled in the pool and had a massive sneezefest walking home, made me breath to her count, at which point the blindspot disappeared. Piercing headache hit a little later. So I dunno. It's fading.

And my health insurance will reimburse me for half of the membership costs.

Huh. I should look into that. I LOVE my Y people and pool. My rate is $49/month, but that's individual.

Yikes, sara! Fading is good.

yikes, sara! Glad you have a nurse right nearby.

Congrats, msbelle!!!

Yeah, I was rather flipping out. Proof: I actually called a medical professional!

I've gotten lightheaded before, but usually it is the periphery thing. Not a blank spot. Had it lasted even another minute more while on the phone with T, I would've had someone haul me to Union Memorial down the street. But it went away with the breathing exercise.

Yeah, she diagnosed you the same way I've experienced those symptoms, but fuck, without content that shit is scary. Partial blindness? You handled it very calmly.

sarameg, that sounds very similar to the ocular migraines I get (only I get a lightening bolt type image across my vision). The seem to be brought on in winter when the heat goes on, so I try to stay hydrated and use saline nasal spray to avoid them. They are very scary.