u/scoobydoopapa23

So i recently just got diagnosed with VVS, last week. I am 30F I fainted in my living room, with the warning signs (dizziness, sweating, brain fog, nausea, *seeing stars*) losing all control. Before I had enough time to prepare myself to fall, I texted my aunt to let her know what was happening so we would go to ER. Mind you, this JUST happened to me for the first time about a month ago, while on my first day of period. I strongly believe the excessive blood loss, combined with anemia is what triggers it. It’s what I mentioned to my doctor last week, because this second time around, i hadn’t started it yet, but have been very stressed and was also already feeling the cramps of my period approaching. After my dr visit, the only thing I left with was a diagnosis and a prescription for blood pressure. And “advice” to come back if it happens frequently, and set up to see a neurologist and/or cardiologist.

Today, I just started my period, and went through everything all over again. I’m tired. My body feels weak. I am so beyond fatigued. I’ve gained consciousness, but this is in a span of about a week? This doesn’t feel normal, and I’m torn between going to ER again, just to hear the same things, and not get any help, or waiting it out?

Has anyone else experienced it back to back like this?
What do you recommend? How do you deal with this?

E: as a kid, I never fainted as much like this. But I was constantly dizzy, always dealt with heavy blood flow during period, anemia, and low iron deficiencies. I try my best to stay on top of supplements to help but this is the first time I’ve fainted, let alone 3 times within with last month and week?

I’m just very concerned. Don’t know what to do.