Feeling Dizzy

[idadi 0]

Hello from Idaho!

I had my surgery on 9/9/08 and I'm still feeling dizzy every morning and somewhat sick until about mid afternoon. I spoke with my Dr.'s nurse, she said more fluids and protien. So I've been doing that for the past 4 days but can't shake the dizziness. Any suggestions? Thanks

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Are you still taking any medications? OR do you have medications that you used to take and aren't post op? Do you have diabetes?

[idadi 0]

I only took the medication for a couple of days, so it's been about 8 days since I had any. I'm not diabetic, and my BP is good. (146/73 this morning).

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Then I'm at a loss. Glad you aren't diabetic and your BP is ok...but at a loss. How much Protein are you getting? Have you always gotten dizzy if you skip a meal, for example? Things that can make you dizzy are low blood pressure, low blood sugar, certain drugs, inadequate oxygenation, inadequate hydration, or something wrong with your inner ear (like motion sickness)...or sometimes people have vertigo but that's still an ear thing. Does any of that fit you? If you're getting 60 or more grams of protein a day and are adequately hydrated, beats me. Is it just when you get up? (from bed, or from sitting?) if so, that could be orthostatic hypotension and until you see your doc, I'd just tell you to stand slowly and carefully...put feet on floor and give yourself a chance to "gather" if that makes sense. Any of that seem to fit?

[incipientesquire 0]

I actually had this happen this afternoon ... Inadequate hydration and a touch of diahrrea (sorry tmi, I know) so make sure you're hydrated!