Dizziness

Bornagainbabe · September 25, 2009

Who suffers from dizziness, mostly after standing after bending down or sitting, and what do you do to alleviate it? Does frequent hydration help or is it more to do with sugars/carbs etc.?

Malaika · September 25, 2009

Who suffers from dizziness, mostly after standing after bending down or sitting, and what do you do to alleviate it? Does frequent hydration help or is it more to do with sugars/carbs etc.?

I've been dealing with that later and think it's from my BP ... when I was at the doctor on Monday for my ears, the nurse took my BP it was 88/45. She took it again, same thing, then she tried my right arm - it was 95/45. She made a note in the chart; however, the doctor didn't comment on it, and I was more concerned about my ears and forgot to say something to him. Yesterday was the worst, I was standing at the printer at work and nearly passed out. I didn't think it would be related to blood sugar - I was just going to stop taking my BP medication for a few days an dsee if that made a difference (and call my doctor about it too).

blueskidoo · September 25, 2009

My Dr. Freked out when I went in and my bp was 98/50. I stopped taking all of my bp meds for a week, and now I only take half of what I did before. That keep s me right where the dr. wants me, 120/65.

Bornagainbabe · September 25, 2009

I have never ever suffered from high BP before so I would be very shocked if it is that for me. I have a feeling it's more to do with lack of fluids. I googled it earlier and that can be a cause of dizziness in WLS patients. It's driven me mad today as I work in a school with 5 year olds and every time I have bent down or got to their level I have been really dizzy on standing up!