orthostatic hypotension

ohreallƳ

Op, perhaps consider approaching your employer to place you on medical suspension at least until investigations provide a clearer picture of whats going on with you.

This may fall though as a med suspension can only be claimed if you are fit for work however my understanding is you have not went off sick yet; is that correct?

StewedApple

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82151307#Comment_82151307

If you had a blackout (as opposed to a fall) you should go to the local hospital outpatients rather than your GP - you should do this without delay.

The sooner you do this the sooner a diagnosis can be made - almost certainly if you get a GP appointment they will re-direct you to A&E in any event.

Baldytyke88

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82155588#Comment_82155588

I contacted my GP on Monday and no appointment outside my working hours, same again on Tuesday, but they gave me an appointment for Sunday morning.

The person I spoke to did call it triage, the process of sorting and prioritizing patients, so not that important.

I am generally well, and going about my business as normal. I don't want to call in sick, work is important to me.

StewedApple

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82155603#Comment_82155603

If you've been telephone assessed by someone in a health setting this is welcome news.

I would go with their advice as they'll be much more able to deal with your circumstances than an internet forum of unqualified people guessing.

Baldytyke88

I saw the GP yesterday. She did not think I blacked out, not sure why. She checked my blood pressure etc and referred me for blood tests, which will be next week.

I have been well since.