Dizzy & a little weak

Hi everyone - Happy to say that my mom came through surgery well & she is doing her therapy... this is a big deal. My father is breathing better now that the cardiac doc reduced & eliminated some of his medications. My cat - well she's still not so great.... but seems to have a pylonephritis rather than full on kidney failure. I am going to be laid off for sure next week - & am scared about finding work... apparantly at 45 - you become less desireable... sucks. But - here's my question - I worked in the garden this weekend - pulled three beds of weeds - Excfellent I would've NEVER been able to do that last year. BUT - everytime i'd go from a down to an up position I'd get dizzy - and a couple of times during the day I had to sit - cause I was rather weak... not tired... I went & got myself a protein drink when this occured - but it didn't completely help... Have any of you experienced this? I take my B-12 & vitamin every night.... but could this be an iron issue? I haven't had any blood work yet - I'm thinking maybe I should - what are your thoughts... & before I forget - Thank you to all of you that offered me kind words and encouragement recently... Some things are better & I am greatful... The job situation concerns me so I appreciate any continuing prayers - Oh my education & skills are in Marketing & advertising - Unfortunately I picked a career path that sometimes is considered to be "extra" & expendable during times of fiscal issues - Be well! 304/232/155

Hi Pamela, Glad to hear that all is getting somewhat better for you. Yes I have experienced the dizziness and light headedness before.....not fun!! I think it's a drop in your sugar. I usually eat as soon as I get like that...a bannana or some juice, anything to get your sugar up. Not sure if it's definantly low sugar but I know eating something helps me. Wishing you all the luck and prayers on finding a job. Wishing your mom a speedy recovery!! Take care... Karry 311/195/167 goal

Pamela, My first thought was the same as Karry's. I sometimes get dizzy like that too and when I do I have a little orange juice (light orange juice) and that helps. For me it seems to be low blood sugar but I would still consider getting your blood work checked. I had to have mine drawn last week for my 6mo checkup with the surgeon next week. I'm so glad to hear that things are looking up in some respects for you. It's excellent news about your parents - I've been keeping you and them in my thoughts and prayers. You'll get another job. It's scary to go on unemployment. You'll have time to really dedicate yourself to looking for the right job without being distracted by your current job though (just trying to find an upside to this...did it work??) Even though I'm sorry that you're losing your current job, I'm really glad that you won't have to deal with the jerks that work in your office any more. You'll be fine - really. Keep us updated and keep your chin up! Deb

I get that way when I don't drink enough water! A little dehydration and I get dizzy, feeling faint, and weak! Try to fit in a little extra water and see if that helps!! Good to hear your parents are doing better! Good luck with the job, I will be praying for you! A

Dehydration. Drink more water. "I've never felt closer to God than in a garden!" Donna

Hi Pamela, I am glad that things have been improving in your life -with your mom, your dad and your cat. I am praying for your employment situation. I got dizzy only once, and I have no idea why. I was standing there talking to my husband and all of a sudden things got a little.... off....kinda sideways and tilting. I just closed my eyes and breathed deep for a few moments and opened my eyes and everything was normal after that. I have no idea what caused it and had forgotten about it until you mentioned your dizziness. I will keep that in prayer also. God bless you and keep you, ~Andrea

If it went away after you stayed still for a while, it was orthostatic hypotension, blood was circulating only to the top two thirds of your body (due to kneeling, crouching) then it rushed to your entire body when you stood up resulting in dizziness. When we lose wt our blood pressure usually goes down, so when we do things like this it takes it down even further, causing the dizziness, if we were prone to high blood pressure, we may or may not notice it at all, but with a lower blood pressure you notice. Frequent stand up breaks will take care of it as well as proper hydration and rising slowly after crouching for long periods of time. If it didn't go away after you steadied yourself than it was probably your blood sugar. Just like diabetics, because we eat so little, we should have a couple bites of food or a protein drink when we are doing a lot of activity. You know how we can get lost into doing something and forget to eat/drink. Hope this helps, and it is not too long, it is the nurse in me I guess.