Posted by Hildi on June 30, 2002, at 19:21:45
In reply to Re: Anyone see SPOTS?, posted by Sleepy Lizard on June 4, 2002, at 6:42:38
> I've noticed those spots too, both with and without medications. Also when standing up quickly, orthostatic hypotension, has caused them for me. Mainly with Paxil or Celexa. But it is possible to see very fine points without any medication. With the medication, and when about to pass out, the dots are larger.
Just like you, Sleepy lizard, and Jon W, I see these things. I call them stars. Twinkles of light that flash and move like little gnats. This has been going on for me for years. Maybe even before meds. I have been comcerned about this, because sometimes this happens very often and sometimes things even seem to 'black out' before I see the stars. I have to brace myself at these times for fear of passing out.
I think heat/humidity might increase these occurances, also sometimes these occur more often if I am coming down with something-getting sick. But food does not seem to be a factor.
What is orthostatic hypotension? It was mentioned earlier that postural hypotension could be a cause- is this the same thing?
Hildi
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