This morning was terrifying. I got out of the shower and felt really overheated so I sat down for a little bit. When I eventually stood up, I got dizzy and lightheaded. The next thing I remember is sitting on the floor with my husband hovering over me asking if I was okay. Apparently I was looking for clothes to get dressed for work and I fainted. I have no memory of the incident. My husband said I flopped onto the bed and then slid off, hitting my leg on a TV table on the way down. I was slumped over on the floor when I regained consciousness. I have never, in my 26 years, fainted before. I was pretty freaked out and so was my husband.
I called the hematologist to get his thoughts and make sure it wasn’t a sign of anything more serious. He called back around lunch time and reassured me that it wasn’t uncommon. He said if it happens again or if I start having any other weird symptoms to go to the ER. Hopefully when I see him on Thursday he can provide some insight. I also need to remember to talk to him about the Protonix. Fingers crossed that it was a one time ordeal.