Dizzy after exertion and rest?

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Should I be concerned? After some pretty serious blowing and shoveling of snow, I have come in to rest, and have a protein shake, when I stand back up, I get dizzy. I feel fine while working, feel fine while sitting, but when I stand,, I get dizzy? Whats up?

Tom

Besides the protein shake, how are you doing on your fluids? It could be dehydration. Did you have any of these symptoms before you worked outside?

If not dehydration, it could be so many other things. Once I had an ear infection with no pain, that caused me to be dizzy. Did not realize what the issue was until an MD checked me out. Keep an eye on it and if it does not go away in a reasonable amount of time, best to see an MD.

It happened last night after the third round of shoveling and blowing,, felt fine this am, worked outside for almost 3 hrs, felt fine, came in to rest and do a shake, stood up after 30mins or so of rest and was dizzy. Did approx 30-40oz of fluids this am before I went out.

Tom

Wow, sounds like you are overworked and maybe need some protein and fluids. Shoveling is very strenous and you really did a lot. Take care and hope you feel better ASAP. More snow coming.


                                                                                                      Julie

I just logged on to get some much needed advise and saw this post. I too was outside yesterday, felt fine, but when I came in I felt like I was soo exhausted, dizzy, cant hold solid food right now. I dont "feel" like Im comng down with anything, I just feel dizzy and NO energy..Im drinking a protein shake and upping my liquids.

Must be something with Dr A's patients,,, Kidding,,, I feel fine now,, maybe it is a bit of dehydration,,, 3 hrs of strenuous work with out drinking,,, I had my protein,,, and a bunch of Crystal light. Been out doing some running around. Back roads are crap,, most secondary are not too bad. Love my Suburban

Tom

I agree with Debbie I bet you are dehydrated.

also your BP could be dropping when you stand.  stand up more slowly

You need to take it easy............your off your calcium still right? TAKE IT EASY!!! You do NOT want to get those dizzy spells on a regular basis. I was getting them when I was not taking my scripted Vit D and when I started I was fine. You better be eating to and I mean REAL FOOD!!!! (((Hugs)))

Still off the calcium,, still eating,, doing protein and vitamins. All and all feeling fine. The more I think of it,, the more I think it is the fact of working long and not drinking. I do have a snow blower, but in order to keep clear access to my driveway, and to clear out around the trailer, I had to do a lot of shoveling too. I do work outside, so have the clothes for it,, (heavy coveralls) so I did work up a good sweat, and was not replentishing  fluids. This is what worries me about the summer months.

Tom

I hope you are doing good. Next time please drink water or gatorade to replenish quickly.