Long time since I posted

Hello all,

It has been so long since I posted, I am coming up on 2 years since my surgery and was so busy with a new job and family issues and all.

I hate to just come on the board when I need something but I really trust all the advise I have received in the past so hear is my issues I am dealing with, let me know if you think they could be vitamin related.

Dizzyness, when I go from sitting to standing or standing to sitting, it is not all the time it is intermitent I have been to the Dr and I don't have any ear issues although on the 25th I am going in for an ENG (some kind of test to see if they can make me dizzy it sounds like lots of fun)

I have also had 2 really bad falls lately I think it is more clumpsy than because of the dizzyness but also a concern.

Just had blood tests and now have a high liver function test ALT 80 AST 68,  Dr called and will be having somekind of Ultra sound to check liver out. 

I take vitamins, 2 adult chewable daily, B12, B1, Iron, Calcium vitamin D, also have A25 I take and K but not real regular on those

Any suggestions or help would be appreciated

Thanks
Sandy

Wonder if your blood pressure could be dropping suddenly? I dont know but noce to meet you

Sandy! Missed you around here, babeee.

Sounds like you're supplementing what you should. They ruled out high blood pressure and low blood sugar? Now is about the time some folks start getting spells of hypoglycemia. Please hang in here with us and keep us posted. I'll even swing some lizards for you.

--gina

Thanks Gina I really do need to stick around more, I know I learn so much from just reading even if I have nothing to post.  I am about to hit my 2nd Anniversary since surgery.  My weight has not gone down like I would have liked but I am pretty stable.

Oh and thanks for swinging that lizard :)

Hi Sandy,
A condition  called "transient orthostatic hypotension" can cause dizziness when you stand up or move suddenly.  Many people faint fromt it. The causes for the condition can vary. You could Google it. Here's a link from wikipedia, which is not the BEST source for medical info, but it's good for a basic understanding. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthostatic_hypotension 

Good luck. Swingin critters for you.
tracey

Hi Sandy,
We have missed you!!!

Have they checked you for low blood pressure??  That is the only thing I can think of. 

Do you take cholesterol medicine?  That can run your liver enzymes up.  I started taking the Milk Thistle and it has helped mine.  My PCP also lowered my Fish Egg Oil to every other day instead of everyday to help with this.

Good luck and keep us posted on what you find out.

Linda

Hi Sandy!  Missed youi!

Like the others said, check your BP and sugar.  BUT - I know that when I get dizzy, even 2 1/1 years out, I check my hydration.  I know when I'm low on fluids and sit or stand up suddenly and get dizzy, that's the culprit the majority of the time, even tho I DO have sugar issues...

I also had a bad fall with the  Reactive Hypoglycemia but could kinda tell it was coming - as I felt kinda like a real bad dumping experience.  Have you had that?

Hi Jody, I really wish Sugar was an issue and caused dumping but I limit the amount I have and almost never have an issue.  Now what is interesting is I will have dumping with fruit, I have to be really careful how the size of a fruit and can never have more than one.  My BP has been very normal, I alway get a good amount of water, well liquids not alway water, I will drin**** tea and Crystal light most of the time.  I have a test on the 25th for my dizzyness and just got my results from my Ultra Sound for the liver function and it was normal so my Dr is looking for other causes for the higher liver function.  I will keep you guys all posted and appreciate the support.

Hi Sandy,

I too have lots of dizziness and then to the extreme where I faint.  It happens quite a lot to me and is mainly to do with diet for me.  The doctor urged me to get a glucometer and check my blood sugars which on a whole were normal, but when I felt the dizziness and checked blood sugar it would be sky high and then when I fainted (hubby checked my blood sugar) it would be bottomed out so low.  My dizziness and fainting is caused by blood sugar spikes then rapid drops (hypoglycemia was diagnosed). I don't have diabetes and generally my blood pressure is quite low but not low enough to cause me problems.

I hope they can find out the answer for your issues.

Cheers

Karin

Karin,

Thanks I will check with the Dr after my appt on the 25th if they can not find anything and ask them about maybe checking my blood sugar when I get dizzy (at home)  I am lucky I have not fainted but I have fallen twice this year so far not sure it had anything to do with the dizzyness or just being clutcy.  But with weather getting better the bad bruises on my legs look like I am getting beat up (which is not happening) Just to make it clear :)