Syncope-Free

About a year ago, I passed out for the first time the day before our Pathology finals. So when I saw the 2nd-year students lining up to take their finals today, it brought a smile to my face. It's been almost a year and I have been syncope-free :). Yay, I made it! It looks like I am in good health and I am really grateful for that.

My past medical history is fairly benign. I've had acne since I was 10. I used to have nosebleeds but I outgrew them. I used to have motion sickness but I outgrew that, too. I had the usual childhood diseases. Vaccinations were optional when I was growing up :). I had measles, mumps, and also chickenpox. I may have had the flu once but I'm not really sure. And let's not forget the parasites: intestinal worms and pinworms haha! Past surgical history: I had an appendectomy when I was 14. I had jaw and chin surgery when I was 23 to correct my bite. No current medications. No supplements although I probably should take some calcium. No known drug allergies.

So, when I passed out last year, it was a bit scary. What if there's something wrong? I didn't go to the doctor then. I figured, I'll go if it happens again within the year. And it looks like, so far, so good :).

I just saw my favorite Path professor on the way over here to the library. He said he "lost" one of the students during the exam. Apparently, the student just went up to him during the exam and said that there is something wrong with her. She was in a state of total confusion and she couldn't even remember his name. He sent her to the ER to get an evaluation and a head CT. The things that preparing for a Path exam can do to you :).