Why do I get queezy?

This sounds like anxiety/panic attack to me. It’s not that uncommon for medical procedures/equipment to be a trigger. Next time you go to the doctor, ask about getting a referral to a counselor, and maybe an Rx for Xanax.

Yes, it sounds like you have a phobia. It’s NOT insurmountable and it IS something you’re going to HAVE to overcome.

Medication alone is useless. You WILL need counseling by a Psychologist. Make some phone calls and find one that is familiar with your problem. The Psychologist can NOT prescribe medication. You WILL need a doctor for that.

I have a phobia to general anesthesia. Unfortunately, it’s not something I can gradually overcome so easily.

Actually, it’s a NATURAL response.

Don’t worry about it. Just be certain to TELL your doc or nurse prior to having blood drawn or shots, as they should have you sit back farther when doing this, and will have you sit with head between knees after procedures.

Also, bring some sugar or juice along (hard candy or chocolates in your pocket or juice box) to have after any shots/blood draws so you will “perk up” quicker.

@SpatzieLover, what’s happening to her with NEEDLES is common, but she’s having the same problem with ALL medical equipment, including blood pressure equipment and that is NOT as common, nor natural.

Yes, it is.

“Vasovagal Syncope, also known as fainting, neurocardiogenic syncope, and neurally mediated syncope, is a very common condition, occurring in roughly half of all people at least once within their life; three percent of the population develops it repeatedly. It is not a serious condition.”

Fainting is common. I thought you meant her fear of EVERYTHING medical.

@rememberme, how are you when you watch medical shows? Shows like E.R., House???

I wouldn’t call it a fear. I would say she’s describing her bodily response to a medical situation.

Again, as long as she understands this is how her body works and prepares herself, she’ll be fine. No big deal.

And you know this how?

Great answers SpatzieLover. This is, in fact, a clearcut manifestation of vasovagal syncope. There are many possible triggers that include stressful or painful stimuli. Here is a list from wikipedia (for simplicity, not because I love this as a medical site). I’ve taken the liberty of highlighting the ones she experiences.

Any painful or unpleasant stimuli, such as:

* Giving a blood donation or watching someone give one
* Watching someone experience pain (CPR class)
* Watching/experiencing medical procedures (shots/needles)
* Sight of blood
* Occasions of slight discomfort, such as dental and eye examinations (blood pressure measurement)

Talk to your doctor about ways to minimize this manifestation, or, if it really interferes with your daily life, there are treatments.

Good luck. Dr. Shilolo

I am pretty good with medical show. I can watch animal surgery without a problem. The only medical show I watch is house. And I am alright most of the time, sometimes I get nausous while watching the part where they go “inside” the body.

In one of my classes we watched a video about a girl who had half of her brain removed. During the video I had to divert my eyes and try to concentrate of something else. After the video my teacher started to lecture about her condition and the whole time I was thinking “Should I tell that girl I feel faint and have her escort me to get some water” or “Maybe I should just leave without letting anyone” “What if I get too lightheaded by standing up?”. At one point in the lecture my teacher unknowingly said “is everyone getting this, is everyone ok?” and the last thing I remember is saying outloud to the class “NO I am no Ok!”. I fell an hit my head pretty hard on the tile floor. Someone called the Ambulance, but I was alright. I was excused from the rest of my classes that day.

Ironically, I LOVE going to the dentists. Especially for a teeth cleaning. I also had braces without any problems.

I dont think its a phobia because I am not scared of these medical things. I just get queezy. If I could figure out a way to stop getting queezy at the sight of these things I totally would. I believe pain and fear are both mental and with self control can be prevented. I am not really looking for a medical cure. Just to see if this is common in other people or i dont know. I am just curious to see the response.

Do you drive? I worry you might faint passing an accident scene?

And you LOVE getting your teeth cleaned? Does your dentist look like George Clooney?? :)

The scenes from House where they go inside the body is what I was thinking of.

Have you ALWAYS been this way??

actually i live in an area where I can walk/ride bikes everywhere. But i dont think i would get queezy at an accident scene. Its also very rare for the “public” to see injured people at the accident site.

I have always not like the doctor since I was little, however the first time I actually fainted was 5th grade when I got my ears pierced.