When I go from a bright place to a dark place, I get extremely drowsy, like I'm going to pass out. Sometimes, this is accompanied by dizziness and a feeling of fainting. My doctor checked various viruses, my thyroid, and blood sugar, so all of that is ok. But, the idea came to me when I saw somebody taking pictures. The flash made me think this might be epilepsy. Is it?
2006-12-30 16:59:36 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
My dictionary says this about epilepsy:
A disorder of the nervous system, characterized by either mild episodic loss of attention or sleepiness (petit mal) or by severe convulsions with loss of consciousness (grand mal).
Go back to your doctor, or get a referral to a neurologist.
2006-12-30 17:05:27 · answer #1 · answered by nosleepthree 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is definitely a possibility considering what i've read on Narcolepsy. Narcoleptics skip the first few stages of sleep and drop right into a deep stage of sleep when they fall asleep. Certain things can trigger it. I would bring this up to your doctor. If they don't seem to have any idea, maybe try a sleep specialist physician so you can get a sleep lab done. then they can tell you exactly what's going on. Good luck!
2006-12-30 17:02:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Narcolepsy
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2006-12-30 17:00:42 · answer #3 · answered by maamu 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it could be...also could be a mild form of narcolepsy.
2006-12-30 17:04:24 · answer #4 · answered by pirate00girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋