What could cause these bizarre symptoms?

What might cause these symptoms?

• A friend of mine has had some strange symptoms over the last several months and she can't figure out what is causing it. She has passed out several times and has suffered regular bouts with low blood pressure and a very low heart rate, In addition to these symptoms she had to be rushed to the ER while in the dentist office a couple weeks ago. Soon after she got the injection to numb her mouth so they could remove her wisdom teeth she began having a very rapid heart rate. Today he Dr told her that it was a reaction to epinephrine (which is used in local anesthetics like Novocaine). They now want to send her to an endocrinologist as well has her neurologist and cardiologist that she is already seeing. Does anyone know what could be causing these symptoms and what possibly can be done to keep her from losing her mind. Per state law she is not allowed to drive which means she is stuck home with he 2 young children (both under 30 months).

• Answer:

  Epinephrine is a big no no for me. Its not unusual to have that kind of reaction to it. Its in the same family as that ephedrine that was in those diet pills back in the day. Most dentists have a substitute for epi for sensitive patients. As far as the low blood pressure and heart rate that can be a million things. My first guess would be diet. Does she eat properly. If she is one of those chronic dieters and not taking in enough calories, the body can slow down quite a bit. Could be hypothyroid or hypoglycemia which is low blood sugar. Hope she feels better soon.