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Passing out spells*electrolytes


by: Dottie on Wed, Feb 20 2008

I know very little about what I’m getting ready to say, but in hopes of helping someone else, I write this. I have been having passing out spells for about 3 years. They just started suddenly one day (while I was out of state!) and I had no earthly idea what could be causing this, as I have been very healthy for my 64 years. I wasted thousands of dollars trying to find the cause of all this to no avail.

One day not too long ago, I saw a long time friend I hadn’t seen in years. He had the same problems for many years and finally found out that if he drank gatorade, it would prevent the passing out spells. Since I have been drinking gatorade, my spells have disappeared. I have been told that it is the electrolytes in the gatorade that I need. Many doctors have checked everything in my body and never one told me about this.

Just wanted to pass this along to help others if anyone else has this problem. It sure is worth a try, especially AFTER you have had everything checked and they can find no problems. If anyone wants to ask me any more questions about this, I am including my e-mail address. I may not get back to this site soon because of sickness in the family but I do check my e-mail frequently. I’ll be glad to help if I can…….Dottie

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  1. Mon, Mar 17 2008
    I forgot to include my email address when sending this message yesterday. It is [moderator note: e-mail address has been removed]. I would like t...Read
  2. Sun, Mar 16 2008
    I too am suffering from fainting spells and after seeing several specialists have been told I have low sodium levels. The only treatment seems to b...Read

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  • Passing out spells*electrolytes - by Dottie - (Wed, Feb 20 2008)
    I know very little about what I’m getting ready to say, but in hopes of helping someone else, I write this. I have been having passing out spells for about 3 years. They just started suddenly one day (while I was out of state!) and I had no earthly idea what could be causing this, as I have been very healthy for my 64 years. [more..]
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