Dizziness

The past week has been rather confusing to me. I have been having little or no trouble with my food, still not very hungry, and doing my best to make sure I get as much fluid s possible in, plus 2 protein shakes. Well, on Saturday, I joined a gym. My first night working out at the gym was Monday. I came home afterward, had a protein shake and about 2 hours later went to bed. I woke up so dizzy, wih a major headache and slight stomach pain! I could barely walk and when I did, I bumped into things... one time my son had to catch me because I was making dinner and fell into the sink while filling a pan. The next day I had a doctor's appointment so I figured I'd wait till then. In the mean time I was hunting the net. I found that some people had similar experiences when their blood sugar was low. went to the fridge and grabbed a couple of grapes About 20 miutes later, the headache cleared and the dizzyness lessened tremendosly I figured that because I am so focused on making sure I buy low or no sugar everything, that my workout burned off my blood sugar.  The next day i woke up with no issues, worked out, came home and added peanut butter to my shake and i was fine! However, I woke up today, and tho not as severe as Tuesday, I am going in and out of dizziness Not as bad, but annoying. I had some unsweetened aplesauce this morning, but no help. When I went to the doctor, they aggreed it may have been hypoglycemia. I didnt work out last night and had the applesauce just in case. Not sure what it is anymore. Anyone have any input or similar experiences?

Some rnyers have reactive hypoglycemia. Or dehydration can cause it too. Maybe you are sweating more than you think?

That may be. I was sweating pretty hard and my heartrate was up in the 145 range.... I did cardio for about an hour the night before. I was drinking water while I worked out. Finished 24 ounces while there and drank more at home. But I didn't work out last night. Today feels a little different than that last time tho. Thanks for the input! I called my doctor and am waiting for a call back.
Thanks again!

I actually just posted about this on the RNY forum. I have had vertigo since waking yesterday. The world spins if you close your eyes or turn your head. You feel like passing out if you move to fast.

I had this about a 1 1/2 yrs ago, it was dehydration and low potassium. I'm still waiting for doctor's office to call. Last time I really hurt myself but now I know to reach my hands out and feel along walls/furniture, it helps. I don't know if it's the same thing.

Chrissy

Thanks Chrissy!
I wouldn't be surprised if either of those were the cause. I sometimes feel like I never get enough liquids in me and now that the weather is turning warm again, I always feel overheated. Thanks for your input! I appreciate it.
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