I keep colapsing?

[beebs]

so basically the other day at cadets, i collapsed because i was stood up too long, and everyday since, everytime i stand for longer than 5 mins i feel all shakey and faint, and if i dont sit down i collapse again. Its really annoying because the bus is always full so i have to stand and i am constantly colapsing now, and my friends have to stop be literally falling to the floor,

I dont know what to do about this?

[DerBear]

so basically the other day at cadets, i collapsed because i was stood up too long, and everyday since, everytime i stand for longer than 5 mins i feel all shakey and faint, and if i dont sit down i collapse again. Its really annoying because the bus is always full so i have to stand and i am constantly colapsing now, and my friends have to stop be literally falling to the floor,

I dont know what to do about this?

To be honest I suggest you consult your doc as he is probably better than us when giving this kind of medical advice.

[Jupiter]

Are you locking your knees in place?

[beebs]

i dont really know, most times i wake up on the floor so i assume not:/

[beebs]

sorry ive just got what you mean, im just stupid :P

at cadets i collapsed because i was stood "at attention" for to long, its standing straight with your knees locked, so first time yes i did. but i dont normally no

[Jupiter]

hmm, well maybe that first time triggered something. you should really go get it checked out.

[Dimitri]

It could be a few things, yes, locking your knees or dehydration might be reasons.... I wouls suggest talking to your school nurse, it seems like a simple problem with a simple solution. When you stand you NNED to have your legs slightly bent. Just...ever....so....slightly, I know how squad leaders and officers can be, just slight enough that they will not notice.

I have been in choir for many years and when inexperienced sings start they lock their knees and then they pass out, being under stress for a concert and then under the hot lights....if you hit your head you do need to be checked out by a physician or your school athletic trainer to see if you have a concussion. I have been signing for a little over 15 years now so I am used to it so I can lock my knees becuase of my Opera stance but when you are starting please do not.

Drink your water and when you are at attention slightly bend your knees.

[Josiah7]

Been in cadets for 3 years now, and can give you a 1 hour lesson on how not to faint whilst on parade. However summed up - WIGGLE YOUR TOES INSIDE YOUR BOOTS - If you move your toes, blood keeps circulating, and you don't get heavy legs. Before a parade, drink water or something like orange juice is perfect to due to the sugar. And do not ever go on parade without breakfast, lunch ect - that will almost be certain to make you drop.

I would suggest you see a doctor, you should recover promptly from fainting - ive treated countless cases of cadets fainting, and most of them locked knees, or weren't moving their toes. One fellow SGT I met on a course said - "You look down, you'll go down" meaning look up, one its what you are meant to do, and two; it will make you feel faint.

Hope this has helped, if you need any further info, or any questions - ask it here or feel free to let me know, happy to help :)

[beebs]

thanks, i really need all the help i can get with this because i have the 2 hour long remembrance day parade soon with cadets;/

[Fiction]

Standing for long periods of times and then fainting is not unusual, but 5 minutes is a little short.

I have something called orthostatic hypotension, which means my blood pressure drops when standing still, and therefore I collapse. It could be that. I suggest going to see your doctor.

[oceandude33a]

i saw go see your doctor, you can have a fainting spell or a heart condition. the other day in school a girl passed out right in front of my locker, and i was helping her and when the nurse got there she ended up going to the hospital and having a low blood pressure and high heart rate. and she told me today she has a heart condition and she allso thanked me for evry thing i did. so i say going to the doctor cant hurt

[Zarakly]

In Air Force JROTC, when we stand at attention, I start to feel shay too, but I've never collapsed...I think that you should either consult the Officer there or Your Doc.