JockoT's Journal, 28 Jan 17

Wow, scary indeed. You'll have to keep an eye on that with these fasting days.  

Golly gosh, Jocko. If you'd fallen over and hit your head, that could have been a nasty accident. Rather than doing two days on the trot, how about doing every other day and always leaving Saturday as a day you eat on with the family? Take care, won't you. 

Yes dizziness can be quite scary. If you are mindful about getting up slower, you should be okay.  

Found this through Google - "a drop in blood sugar can cause fainting because your brain has lost a major energy source, in this case, glucose", so I think your wife was right to give you something sweet. Maybe this is a warning sign that your body can't take long fasts. I also faint when I don't eat for long periods which is why I never fast. Some people can do it, of course, without any ill effect, but we're all different. Take care, Buddy. 

I agree with Snoop, especially since you bled so much after cutting yourself shaving. Take care of yourself buddy. X 

I used to do it ... by sheer default, as I would get up early in the morning without having any breakfast. The beginning of each term war always the worst as I would be getting into a new pattern of eating. During assemblies at this point, I would pass out in front of 150 students.. WHOOSH and I was down. The school got used to it and the Head of school kept sweet biscuits and goodies in his office for me! Not a nice feeling Jocko. I hope you are OK today. I realise what you are trying to achieve and have every confidence in you, but take care of yourself. Bowd is quite correct.. get up slowly.. I know as I was always rushing about and that's when it was more likely to happen. x 

Jocko, if you're doing LCHF, it wasn't low blood sugar, because you're burning fat and already adapted to low blood sugar. I'm going with the salts. When I fast I get dizzy without supplementing the electrolytes. Phill suggested, SaltStick. It works great for dizziness and night cramps. 

Ooooohhh!!! Jocko please take care, I wouldn't want you to hurt yourself..... You have got your Op and Renewal of your Wedding Vows coming up shortly and also your Part Time job is driving you really can't afford to faint or feel Woozy Buddy!!!!..... Maybe still fast but just do it for a shorter period of time not being personal but we're both not getting any younger and it maybe your body telling you to be Careful.....BFN M x 

Take care. Falling is not good. If it happens again, go see your doctor and get checked out. It could be something needing attention. 

Jocko, I think you just got up too fast. Low blood sugar in the night is common - especially since you had not eaten in two days. Glad you got plenty of protein this morning to even out the blood sugar. Great weight drop, buddy!  

It shouldn't be sugar, as by then my body was burning Fat to make glucose. It could be salt, so I have ordered some salt replacement tablets. I spoke to the doctor about it in the past and she says it is a combination of old arteries and standing up too fast. I am going to restrict my fasting to every second day, from now on. I'll eat both Friday and Saturday so I always fast Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. I have had a splitting sore head all day today, and I feel fair wabbit. Had to drive 100 miles in heavy rain, thick mist and busy traffic. That didn't help my head. 

Sounds like a plan, Jocko. Good luck. Sorry to hear about your headache. Driving in those conditions would wipe me out, bad head or no bad head. Hope you have a good weekend. 

Hi Jocko, my son fainted just after urinating,he hit his head on the toilet roll holder as he went down. The paramedics said that urinating can cause blood pressure to drop suddenly. I google it and copied the article below. May not have anything to do with your faint but always useful to know these things. - - - Article follows Last week, my husband fainted while urinating. His doctor said he might have micturition syncope. What causes this, and what can he do about it? Answers from Phillip A. Low, M.D. Micturition (or post-micturition) syncope is fainting during or, more commonly, immediately after urination due to a severe drop in blood pressure. Micturition syncope is most common in older men and usually occurs at night after a deep sleep. The exact cause of micturition syncope isn't fully understood. But it may be related to opening (vasodilation) of the blood vessels that occurs when getting up and standing at the toilet or that occurs at the rapid emptying of a full bladder. This is thought to result in a sudden drop in blood pressure. Other factors that may play a role in micturition syncope include: Alcohol Hunger Fatigue Dehydration Medical conditions, such as a respiratory infection Use of alpha blockers to improve urination in men with prostate problems Preventing micturition syncope Micturition syncope is uncommon and should be evaluated by a doctor because it may indicate an underlying medical condition. Prevention of micturition syncope depends on recognizing the factors that contribute to micturition syncope and avoiding them. Some strategies you might suggest to your husband to avoid micturition syncope and possible resulting injury are: Avoid excessive drinking of alcohol Don't get out of bed suddenly — first, sit on the edge of the bed and move your legs, making sure you aren't dizzy or lightheaded Urinate sitting down Ask your doctor whether any medications you're taking may be causing your condition As much as possible, ensuring the floor from your bed to the bathroom is carpeted or padded also is a good strategy for avoiding injury from a potential fall. 

That's excellent information Lily100! 

Wow...Lily100, you are such a source of knowledge! It make sense what you are saying, l will remember that as l myself did pass out and the doctors did not give me any advices really. Thank you. Jocko, sorry about you feeling so unwell. Take care on the road! Marie 

Great info, Lily. I agree that the incident had nothing to do with fasting. 

Awesome info! Who knew?  

Really, LadyinDenim? I'm not so sure. Did you not see that one of the factors that may play a role in micturition syncope includes hunger? 

He experienced syncope prior to fasting. How do I know and who cares what I think, but I still think unrelated. 

Great info. That may have something to do with it, but last night was the first time it has happened under these circumstances. With regard to fasting, I think it is unrelated too, but for my wife's peace of mind I will restrict my fasting to one day at a time.