Dizziness

Hi everyone. I have been experiencing alot of dizziness lately. At first it was just when I got up from sitting or laying down. I am noticing lately that if I exert myself at all I get light headed and things get very dark. I normally have low blood pressure, so I don't know if it is going too low or if it could be another problem. Any suggestions? Christine

hi That usually is from low blood pressure, especially if you feel it when you get up from a lying/sitting position. It happens to me a lot. LBP can be caused by not getting enough water in, which is my case. I mean of course there can be another reason as well so its best to check w/your PCP. good luck. Tavia

YEPPERS i am starting to hear this is an effect of dehydration! SO up tha****er. I know i had the same thing when i followed atkins and was checked out and nothing in my bloods or with my blood pressure explained the problem. I am getting it sometimes now and i will bet its a water issue so SIP SIP and lets improve this! lisa 310/180/???

Have you been tested for anemia lately? Aside from Low Blood Pressure dizziness can be a result of anemia or other issues...have you told your MD about this? Good Luck! Amy

Christine: Could be many things, Dehydration is one thing that comes to mind, are you drinking 64 oz pure water at least a day? What do you eat in a day? Drink? Have you had labs checked lately? Wonder if it is a deficiency in a vitamin or altered blood chemistry? I recommend seeing yur health care provider to get to the cause! HUGS Take Care, Jamie Lap RNY 10/9/02 Dr. Singh 320/163 5'9'' (lost 45# before surgery) Plastics 6/9/04 & 11/11/2005 Dr. King http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/profile.php?N=c1132518510 "Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect, it just means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections!"

Christine, You should see your doctor and get yourself checked out.He or she can check your blood pressure and get bloodwork for you to find out the exact cause. one time I was feeling that way and then it got real bad,I started throwing up and at one point I couldn't walk in a straight line.I was fearing the worst(brain tumor ect...) .I went to the doctor and it turned out to be only an inner ear virus.Thank God! That dizzy dark feeling is very scary.Hope you find out what the cause is and get better. Darlene