What could this be?

Yesturday and all ready today I find myself a little dizzy when I stand up. Eating and drinking all the right amounts and things and V are all accounted for. I remember this happening like month 2 but not since then. Any ideas?

It's orthostatic hypotension--a drop in blood pressure when standing up. Pretty common. Take it slow when you stand up. I have it happen when I stand up and stretch after sitting for a long time.

Jen

I was thinking that. Anything I can do to help, other than moving slow?

Many of us develop low blood pressure with the rapid weight loss. Are you on any blood pressure meds? If so, you may have to have the dose adjusted. My BP is about 95/60 these days. My PCP recommended that I add salt to my diet. We are eating super healthy, and a very small amount, so we may not be getting the required amount of sodium in our diets. When I added salt, the dizziness went away.

No meds but other than what may already be in any food I eat I have no salt. I will try adding in a little bit and see if that helps. Thank you.

Foods that are known to be higher in salt - like (no sugar added) pickles, olives, bacon - can really help with getting the salt in. Adding just a pinch of salt to any dishes - adds up. When my OH - low BP gets bad - I may even take a "sodium pill". Specially in summer, when it is hot. They sell those in most health food stores or stores for exercise junkies...(runners, cycling store, etc)

That was very helpful! Thank you!

Sounds like OH to me too. My doc ended up lowering a couple of my meds.

There is something you can do and it is simple. Just pump your legs a few times before you get up.

The blood pools in your legs and moving them gets the blood moving back to your head.

Make sure you check with your doctor is you are on blood pressure medicines.

Ohhh thanks for the tip! I'll try that!