Question:
I NEED YOUR HELP OR SUGGESTIONS
I have been having lightheadedness, loss of balance, extreme weakness and fatigue...unable to work or do anything...have been having these symptoms for the past 6 months...wls 1 yr ago...loss of 168lbs....labwork at the dr showed B12 was low-did daily shots for 4 weeks and now on weekly shots no improvemnt..I am on medicine to keep my blood pressure from dropping too low...this past week I have passed out 3 times been short of breath felt a lot of discomfort in my chest and the weakness seems to have worsened...any suggestions would be helpful, I have been seeing my Dr every 2 weeks and we still havent found the answer..thanks in advance ...Carla — Carla I. (posted on September 22, 2004)
September 21, 2004
Hi Carla, I have had similar problems. My active BP is 111/66, my sedentary
BP can be lower. My Dr doesn't have me on meds to keep my BP up, but she
did tell me to drink a glass of red wine every few days. For some reason it
helps to increase your BP. I wouldn't do it if you are on meds though. My
labs have been fine, but I get light headed and pass out for 2 other
reasons. 1. I have Vaso-Vagal Syndrome. I know the signs so I lay down
immediately regardless of where I am. Laying down stops me from passing
out. 2. Hypoglycemia. If I do something dumb like eat something with too
many fats, my BP suddenly drops and I sometimes pass out for a few seconds
until I am laying down. If you are weak, I would follow up with your PCP
and possibly another Dr. Perhaps a cardiologist. Best wishes, Maggie B 4/03
283/170
— M B.
September 22, 2004
Hi Carla, I'm sure you've probably already tried this. But occassionally
when I have symptoms such as yours (mine have not been quite a extreme)but,
I realize I have been 'bad' with my water consumption. Once I drink more
water it's amazing how many things are improved with my health. Such as
the symptoms you described. Just a thought, best of luck!
— Stacy L.
September 22, 2004
Have you had labs lately? Besides your blood pressure it could be your
electrolytes could be low ie potassium, magnesium, dont delay get to your
pcp and get this checked out. This could also be a sign of dehydration.
Good luck to you.
— wizz40
September 22, 2004
Carla, I have/am experiencing the same thing. It's odd though, it comes
and goes...I will have these symptoms for a few months and then it will go
away for a few months, then back again. The last time I visited the doctor
for this they felt it was due to my BP (80/60 at that visit, it has since
normalized) It was suggested that I drastically increase my fluid intake.
(didn't really help) I also am on the low side of B-12 (400 range) despite
my monthly injections which we have recently decided to increase. My only
advice is to keep visiting the doctor and try eveything you can. Sorry I
can't be of more help.
— RebeccaP
September 25, 2004
It sounds alittle like low potassium. If so, it is very dangerous. (Read my
profile for around July 2001 for my low potassium scare). Do see a doctor
and get a blood test to check for electrolites ESPECIALLY for potassium. By
the way, I too have low blood pressure (80/40 at times).
— Danmark
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