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Posted by rainbowbrite on September 25, 2005, at 10:35:26
I know I need to go to the doctor to check this out but does anyone know what this could be.
I get dizzy all the time when I stand up, bend over etc. I am eating fine and it doesnt make it any better if I eat.
Sometimes Im not bothered by it and then othertimes it seems to flare up and its bad again.
I have lower end blood pressure but still normal.
Sometimes when I stand up I feel like Im going to faint.Thanks
Posted by gardenergirl on September 25, 2005, at 14:34:37
In reply to light-headed, posted by rainbowbrite on September 25, 2005, at 10:35:26
Sounds like orthostatic hypotension. Low blood pressure caused by blood pooling in the lower extremities, and then when you stand up, the blood doesn't get up to your head fast enough, and you feel dizzy.
A number of things can cause it, including different medications.
When you go to stand up, do it in stages. Sit up first, then stand slowly. Hang onto something until the dizziness passes.
Take care,
gg
Posted by rainbowbrite on September 25, 2005, at 17:20:16
In reply to Re: light-headed » rainbowbrite, posted by gardenergirl on September 25, 2005, at 14:34:37
OMG! I looked it up, this sounds serious. Is it?
Thank you so much you may have just given me some much needed information.
Posted by rainbowbrite on September 25, 2005, at 17:47:21
In reply to Re: light-headed » gardenergirl, posted by rainbowbrite on September 25, 2005, at 17:20:16
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia syn.
Anyone know what the difference is? Im a bit confused.
Posted by gardenergirl on September 25, 2005, at 22:05:26
In reply to orthostatic hypotension versus POTS, posted by rainbowbrite on September 25, 2005, at 17:47:21
A poster named fires knows. Try googling POTS and fires?
gg
Posted by rainbowbrite on September 26, 2005, at 9:01:42
In reply to Re: orthostatic hypotension versus POTS » rainbowbrite, posted by gardenergirl on September 25, 2005, at 22:05:26
Posted by rainbowbrite on September 28, 2005, at 12:30:05
In reply to Thanks!! (nm) » gardenergirl, posted by rainbowbrite on September 26, 2005, at 9:01:42
Pay attention to what your body tells you and don't ignore something because it seems small. Now I have to get tons of tests done and see some specialists.
Posted by gardenergirl on September 29, 2005, at 11:11:30
In reply to Learned important lesson, posted by rainbowbrite on September 28, 2005, at 12:30:05
I hope everything comes out okay and that it's nothing serious.
take care,
gg
Posted by rainbowbrite on September 30, 2005, at 15:56:49
In reply to ((((rainbowbrite)))), posted by gardenergirl on September 29, 2005, at 11:11:30
thanks :-)
I dont like tests and stuff but I will be happy when I get it all sorted out.
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