Question:
Why am I getting dizzy?
I am over 15 months out and lately I have been noticing if I am sitting down or laying down too long I get dizzy about 5 seconds after I stand up. I drink 3+ liters of water a day so it can't be a dehydration issue. I am also taking in 1000 calories, few carbs and 100+ grams of protein a day. I am also faithful with my vitamins. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. — Lisa F. (posted on January 23, 2005)
January 23, 2005
This *sounds* like a BP issue . . . talk to your doc about it.
— RWH G.
January 23, 2005
I would suggest you get a hold of your doctor. I am sixteen months out and
have had the same problem. He did blood work and found out that I am
severly anemic from the fast weight loss. I am now on prescription iron,
potassium and a few other things to try and get it sorted out and he checks
my blood every month. It is starting to get better. You do not want to
pass out, I passed out the first time and really got hurt, 2 weeks later I
passed out again and broke my ribs!
— [Deactivated Member]
January 23, 2005
certainly have yourself checked out to rule out anything medical. But in
our group we call this the 'phantom' rny symptom. Alot of us have it -
nothing is wrong with us it just happens, tho our started from the
beginning not 15 months out.
— star .
January 23, 2005
You could have low blood pressure. I frequently get up too fast and then a
few seconds later get dizzy and things go black for a couple of seconds.
But I also know that my blood pressure is now about 90/60 normally which is
kind of low. When you get up don't jump up so fast and that may eliminate
the problem. If not, get in and get some blood tests done.
— Patty H.
January 24, 2005
Have you doc check you Thiamin (B1) level. Mine has been low and I have
experienced the dizziness and sometimes vertigo type symptoms. I have to
take injections now due to malabsorbtion. Hope this helps you.
— Brian S.
January 24, 2005
I would get lab work done. With 100 gms of protein and little carbs, you
may be nutritionally unbalanced. Altho the other suggestions of Low BP
could be it too. But checking your blood work will definitely tell you
alot. Keep drinking!! Good Luck. Jo
— Jo Marie M.
January 24, 2005
Hi, I started having the same problem after surgery. I am currently 2yrs
post op but the dizziness got worse during my recent pregnancy. It turns
out, that if your iron level is too low, this is a symptom. It can be
easily corrected with iron pills. Our iron levels tend to be low cuz of the
surgery, so blood work might be the answer.
— Lyn S.
January 24, 2005
My problem started when I was 6 months po and I asked doc. He told me my
blood sugar was too low to eat something sweet. Not alot but a little
piece of candy (like a hersery kiss) so I buy the miniture candy bars and
eat one a day and have been fine ever since. I no longer get dizzy. I
hope this helps.
— [Deactivated Member]
January 25, 2005
I had the same problem when I tried to stand up. My doc said it was due to
low blood pressure. Get yourself checked and make sure that's all it is.
Best of luck.
— D B.
January 25, 2005
LOW SODIUM! good old fashion salt will help you bring up that BP GOOD
LUCK!
— ZZ S.
January 25, 2005
I have the same problem, they say it is my BP. I also have low blood sugar
in the mornings sometimes and they say that causes dizziness and things
like that. My blood work is all ok, maybe I will try salt!
— Saxbyd
January 30, 2005
Orthostatic Hypotension: A change in
position that causes your blood pressure to drop abruptly. When chaging
position do so slowly. let your feet danlge over the edge of the bed for a
few seconds and come to an upright position slowly to give your body a
chance to catch up. Also wait a few seconds before getting up out of a
chair. Increase fluid intake, and if it does not get better have your PCP
look into an inner ear infection. These can on occasion can be experrienced
with out any pain. In anycase, I would mention it to your Dr if it has not
resloved in the next 24 hours.
Christy Riederer RN/BSNS
— Tiny Pixie
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