Ever feel dizzy?

Angie2U
Angie2U Member Posts: 2,991
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I did this weekend.  I thought maybe I got up too fast or something and that is why it happened.  So, I am figuring it is nothing. 

I didn't say anything to my hubby. I just sat back down, so, he didn't notice.  It did go away then. 

I thought I'd see if it's happened to anyone else here. 

Angie

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  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    #2
    Is this the first time it's

    Is this the first time it's happened?  If not, you really should let your doctor know. It could be nothing or it could be something.

    Hugs, Diane

  • Angie2U
    Angie2U Member Posts: 2,991
    #3
    DianeBC said:

    Is this the first time it's

    Is this the first time it's happened?  If not, you really should let your doctor know. It could be nothing or it could be something.

    Hugs, Diane

    It is the first time that I

    It is the first time that I felt that dizzy.  Just hate going to the doctor, so, I thought if it this has happened to others, I'd know it was really nothing. 

    Thanks!

  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #4
    Angie2U said:

    It is the first time that I

    It is the first time that I felt that dizzy.  Just hate going to the doctor, so, I thought if it this has happened to others, I'd know it was really nothing. 

    Thanks!

    Were you sober?  Oh wait,

    Were you sober?  Oh wait, that would be me.  lol   Dizziness can be a sign of several things Angie, some serious and some not.  If it only happened this one time, maybe you did just get up too fast. 

    I know when I work outside in my flower gardens and it is hot, I get over heated and feel a little dizzy.  So I try to make sure I always have water with me to keep me hydrated and take breaks in the shade.

    Sue :)

  • Alexis F
    Alexis F Member Posts: 3,598
    #5
    Ritzy said:

    Were you sober?  Oh wait,

    Were you sober?  Oh wait, that would be me.  lol   Dizziness can be a sign of several things Angie, some serious and some not.  If it only happened this one time, maybe you did just get up too fast. 

    I know when I work outside in my flower gardens and it is hot, I get over heated and feel a little dizzy.  So I try to make sure I always have water with me to keep me hydrated and take breaks in the shade.

    Sue :)

    Sorry Angie.  I hope it

    Sorry Angie.  I hope it doesn't happen anymore.  My Mom always says the blood rushes to your head sometimes if you get up too fast.  Maybe that is what happened?

    Hugs, Lex

  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #6
    Angie, dizziness when getting

    Angie, dizziness when getting up too fast is usually normal and is called orthostatic hypotension.  I have it fairly often--made worse because, although I have low blood pressure, I am on a blood pressure med to protect my heart.  Orthostatic hypotension can be caused by many factors: age, low blood counts, meds, low blood pressure, etc.

    The usual fix is to get up more slowly: swing your legs around, dangle your legs, wiggle them around and come to standing position very slowly.  Sometimes easier said than done Wink.  If you do get dizzy, sit or lie down (which you did Smile).

    If you have never had a spell before I would share it with my doc.  Let him/her decide if it is OH or not.

    My OH can be bad, so I have learned some tricks: pay close attention to how you get up after a night's sleep or when you have been sitting for awhile.  I do not shower in the am (baths or pm showers), because I am more prone to OH in am.  Make sure that you drink plenty of fluids--especially in the summer.  And it can help to drink a little OJ or water before getting up.

    I have actually fainted twice, which is scarier for those around me.  One of my nursing professors once said the cure for fainting is to lie down and your body takes care of that by making you faint and forcing you in a horizontal position.  The takehome message was don't make a person who has fainted sit up.  Let them lie there for some time before you try to get them up Wink.

    Praying your condition is OH and not serious!  Please let us know!

  • Angie2U
    Angie2U Member Posts: 2,991
    #7
    Ritzy said:

    Were you sober?  Oh wait,

    Were you sober?  Oh wait, that would be me.  lol   Dizziness can be a sign of several things Angie, some serious and some not.  If it only happened this one time, maybe you did just get up too fast. 

    I know when I work outside in my flower gardens and it is hot, I get over heated and feel a little dizzy.  So I try to make sure I always have water with me to keep me hydrated and take breaks in the shade.

    Sue :)

    I was sober Sue!  LOL  It

    I was sober Sue!  LOL  It just scared me.  You better be careful too.  What you are describing could be a heat stroke. 

  • Angie2U
    Angie2U Member Posts: 2,991
    #8
    CypressCynthia said:

    Angie, dizziness when getting

    Angie, dizziness when getting up too fast is usually normal and is called orthostatic hypotension.  I have it fairly often--made worse because, although I have low blood pressure, I am on a blood pressure med to protect my heart.  Orthostatic hypotension can be caused by many factors: age, low blood counts, meds, low blood pressure, etc.

    The usual fix is to get up more slowly: swing your legs around, dangle your legs, wiggle them around and come to standing position very slowly.  Sometimes easier said than done Wink.  If you do get dizzy, sit or lie down (which you did Smile).

    If you have never had a spell before I would share it with my doc.  Let him/her decide if it is OH or not.

    My OH can be bad, so I have learned some tricks: pay close attention to how you get up after a night's sleep or when you have been sitting for awhile.  I do not shower in the am (baths or pm showers), because I am more prone to OH in am.  Make sure that you drink plenty of fluids--especially in the summer.  And it can help to drink a little OJ or water before getting up.

    I have actually fainted twice, which is scarier for those around me.  One of my nursing professors once said the cure for fainting is to lie down and your body takes care of that by making you faint and forcing you in a horizontal position.  The takehome message was don't make a person who has fainted sit up.  Let them lie there for some time before you try to get them up Wink.

    Praying your condition is OH and not serious!  Please let us know!

    Thanks for the info Cynthia. 

    Thanks for the info Cynthia.  I actually have high blood pressure and wondered if that could have caused it.  I have a blood pressure aperatus at home, but, I didn't want to go check it with my hubby there.  Didn't want to scare him. 

    I just HATE it when something new happens in regards to our health. 

  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    #9
    Angie2U said:

    Thanks for the info Cynthia. 

    Thanks for the info Cynthia.  I actually have high blood pressure and wondered if that could have caused it.  I have a blood pressure aperatus at home, but, I didn't want to go check it with my hubby there.  Didn't want to scare him. 

    I just HATE it when something new happens in regards to our health. 

    I am thinking that both high

    I am thinking that both high and low blood pressure can cause dizziness Angie.  And, you should have checked your blood pressure, whether your husband was there or not.  He needs to know.  Have you told him yet? 

    How about just calling your doctor, your GP, and, see what he might say about it?

     

     

  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #10
    Angie2U said:

    Thanks for the info Cynthia. 

    Thanks for the info Cynthia.  I actually have high blood pressure and wondered if that could have caused it.  I have a blood pressure aperatus at home, but, I didn't want to go check it with my hubby there.  Didn't want to scare him. 

    I just HATE it when something new happens in regards to our health. 

    Now you know you need to

    Now you know you need to check that blood pressure!!!  High blood pressure can cause dizziness when your pressure is very high.  Please check into this asap!!!

  • lintx
    lintx Member Posts: 697
    #11
    CypressCynthia said:

    Now you know you need to

    Now you know you need to check that blood pressure!!!  High blood pressure can cause dizziness when your pressure is very high.  Please check into this asap!!!

    Some meds can cause dizziness, too!

     

    Do you take a HBP med?  If so, the dose may need to be adjusted.  Definitely check your blood pressure, Angie.  Linda

  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
    #12
    CypressCynthia said:

    Now you know you need to

    Now you know you need to check that blood pressure!!!  High blood pressure can cause dizziness when your pressure is very high.  Please check into this asap!!!

    Angie, you need to treat this

    Angie, you need to treat this seriously.  Please call your doctor and get in to see him.  And, let your hubby know too.  I know he will make you go! 

    Hugs, Kylez

  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
    #13
    CypressCynthia said:

    Now you know you need to

    Now you know you need to check that blood pressure!!!  High blood pressure can cause dizziness when your pressure is very high.  Please check into this asap!!!

    double post

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  • Kobias
    Kobias Member Posts: 115
    #14
    Kylez said:

    Angie, you need to treat this

    Angie, you need to treat this seriously.  Please call your doctor and get in to see him.  And, let your hubby know too.  I know he will make you go! 

    Hugs, Kylez

    I have had this happen, but,

    I have had this happen, but, I think it was truly because I just got up way too fast, as, I felt fine once I stood up and got my bearings.  But, it was kind of like wow, what is happening. 

    Yours could be something else though, you said you had high blood pressure.  Maybe your meds need changed.

    Talk to your onco or your gp.  Good luck!

    Kathy

  • Megan M
    Megan M Member Posts: 3,000
    #15
    CypressCynthia said:

    Now you know you need to

    Now you know you need to check that blood pressure!!!  High blood pressure can cause dizziness when your pressure is very high.  Please check into this asap!!!

    Angie, if you've got

    Angie, if you've got something that measures your bp at home, please check it daily and keep a record of it.  If it is high a lot and you're taking your bp med, you really need to contact your doctor about it.  High bp and dizziness are serious.

    Hugs, Megan

  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #16
    Angie, how are you?  I am

    Angie, how are you?  I am worried about you!

  • Cheryl S
    Cheryl S Member Posts: 82
    #17
    CypressCynthia said:

    Angie, dizziness when getting

    Angie, dizziness when getting up too fast is usually normal and is called orthostatic hypotension.  I have it fairly often--made worse because, although I have low blood pressure, I am on a blood pressure med to protect my heart.  Orthostatic hypotension can be caused by many factors: age, low blood counts, meds, low blood pressure, etc.

    The usual fix is to get up more slowly: swing your legs around, dangle your legs, wiggle them around and come to standing position very slowly.  Sometimes easier said than done Wink.  If you do get dizzy, sit or lie down (which you did Smile).

    If you have never had a spell before I would share it with my doc.  Let him/her decide if it is OH or not.

    My OH can be bad, so I have learned some tricks: pay close attention to how you get up after a night's sleep or when you have been sitting for awhile.  I do not shower in the am (baths or pm showers), because I am more prone to OH in am.  Make sure that you drink plenty of fluids--especially in the summer.  And it can help to drink a little OJ or water before getting up.

    I have actually fainted twice, which is scarier for those around me.  One of my nursing professors once said the cure for fainting is to lie down and your body takes care of that by making you faint and forcing you in a horizontal position.  The takehome message was don't make a person who has fainted sit up.  Let them lie there for some time before you try to get them up Wink.

    Praying your condition is OH and not serious!  Please let us know!

    How are you Angie?  Better?

    How are you Angie?  Better?

  • Megan M
    Megan M Member Posts: 3,000
    #18
    CypressCynthia said:

    Now you know you need to

    Now you know you need to check that blood pressure!!!  High blood pressure can cause dizziness when your pressure is very high.  Please check into this asap!!!

    Angie, we are looking for

    Angie, we are looking for you! 

  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
    #19
    CypressCynthia said:

    Angie, how are you?  I am

    Angie, how are you?  I am worried about you!

    Still dizzy Angie or doing ok

    Still dizzy Angie or doing ok now?

     

  • Kristin N
    Kristin N Member Posts: 1,968 Member
    #20
    Kylez said:

    Still dizzy Angie or doing ok

    Still dizzy Angie or doing ok now?

     

    Angie, you're worrying us. 

    Angie, you're worrying us.  And, I hope you've been checking your bp every day! 

  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #21
    perhaps the HEAT...?
    I would

    perhaps the HEAT...?

    I would jot it down on calender (IN code of course) just in case it happens again...

     

    Denise

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