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Pacificislander, 6'1', 297lbs built like a linebacker, has no known conditions, very drowsy driving 20-30 mins, recently blackedout while driving.

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ER: unexplained fainting is a medical emergency- you can get killoed or kill someone else while driving. I suggest immediate hospital evaluation and DON"T DRIVE AT ALL.

Answered 12/12/2014

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