Woman ‘allergic to gravity’ faints up to 10 times a day due to rare syndrome

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery The 28-year-old used to work as an aviation diesel mechanic for the US navy Ms Johnson said: “I’m allergic to gravity – it sounds crazy but it’s true. “I can’t stand up for longer than three minutes without feeling faint, being sick or passing out. I’ve even passed out after my dog has barked.” Ms Johnson eventually had to stop driving and struggled to even bend over without feeling light-headed. “I’d throw up so much my heart would start having prolonged QT intervals and I’d be in hospital on cardiac monitoring,” she said.