Is it normal, when i get out the bathtub i get headaches and blackout?

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Low blood pressure? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypotension

The switch from a hot temperature to a cool temperature will lower your blood pressure, especially if you already have blood pressure problems. Talk to your doctor and see if he can help.

Didn't Whitney Houston have this?

Same thing that happens to me!! I was just gonna submit a story like this!

I had this, too. Apparantly it's because you could be getting out of the bath too fast? I remember almost falling to the ground so much, and the first time I did. The next times I tried to test myself to see if I could stand it without falling. It was hard, but I eventually was able to stand it.

Should probably see a doctor.

this only happens when i have the flu. maybe you have a mineral deficiency or blood pressure troubles.

I used to get like that whenever I got out of the shower. I read somewhere that it has something to do with the heat and blood pressure.

It is most likely from your description to be caused by postural hypotension. Basically this is caused by a drop in blood pressure upon standing and happens when your body has not responded quickly enough to increase your blood pressure in time to stop you feeling faint. This is very common in young adults and when getting out of baths. However it may be something more sinister and if it has reached the point where you faint regularly it is definately worth seeing your Dr about this.