Question:
dizzy

I am 5 wks post op and i get rushes from my chest up into my head. it makes me short of breath and dizzy. What is this?    — pinky_711 (posted on January 15, 2009)

January 15, 2009
Not sure what it could be, could be lots of things including cardiac in nature. You need to call your doctor now and make an appointment asap. When this happens, check your pulse and see if it is beating really fast or irregular to help in the diagnosis. How long does it last? What seems to bring it on? What makes it worse? What makes it better? Are you a diabetic? Is your blood sugar low? When you feel it coming on, be sure to sit or even better lie down so you don't fall down if you are dizzy. Again, I would like to stress that you need to see your doctor asap and have it checked out. Best of luck and keep us posted, Dawn Vickers, RN, BLC, CLC
   — DawnVic

January 15, 2009
I called my doctor with the same problem, he said that I was most likely dehydrated and to drink gatorade or propel.
   — shawnaco

January 15, 2009
I once again agree with Dawn. Get yourself checked out ASAP. What is causing this because it could be quite serious. Let us know what happens. Good Luck and God Bless, vinnigirl, retired RN
   — vinnigirl

January 15, 2009
Hi, Shelly. I'm wondering if this could be how your body reacts to certain foods (i.e., the dumping syndrome). You definitely want to rule out low blood sugar issues, as well as possible heart issues, so, like the other post persons, I would encourage you to call your doctor and see him/her. Blessings, Mary
   — marylaw

January 15, 2009
First of all, you really NEED to contact your doctor and see him/her TODAY! It could be cardiac, it could be related to blood sugar, dehydration OR it could anxiety attacks. So, we have all put in our two cents, (I'm a nurse too :) - but what ever is causing this needs to be checked out IMMEDIATELY, just in case it is something serious.
   — Judy A.

January 16, 2009
I agree with the majority...Symptoms are signs that something is not right ...No matter how small or easy it is to fix, it's still best to take any symptoms seriously and see a doc.and not take time guessing at what it could be... Too many things it could be! Good luck!
   — .Anita R.