Fainting/dizziness problems

blair94
on 3/27/11 9:01 am, edited 3/27/11 9:03 am - Oklahoma City, OK
 Hey guys, I don't ever post on here, I usually stay on the 20s board. Anyway, I am 10 months post op, 20 years old, healthy, yada, yada.
The past few weeks I've been getting extremely dizzy after standing up.. every time I stand up! Even if I've only been sitting for a few minutes.Recently, it's beeing getting worse. I feel the blood rush out of my head, lose my vision, everything goes blurry, and I start to sway like I'm going to actually faint. I haven't gotten to the point where I've fallen yet, but the dizziness/ blurred vision has gotten worse the past few days. It goes away within about 5-10 seconds after standing up.
Any ideas?
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Lalamonkey
on 3/27/11 9:17 am - GA
Sounds to me like you need a visit to the doctor - I wouldn't take any chances.  Not a doc or nurse but I am guessing blood pressure dropping.  Hope you make an appt and are on the road to feeling better soon.
Lisa D.
on 3/27/11 9:19 am - New Orleans, LA
First--call your doc in the am.
2nd-  on the soap operas fainting always means pregnant.
3rd--and back to real reasons-- dehydration can cause dizziness.
4th- call your doc!
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johnbertak
on 3/27/11 9:22 am - MD
A doctor visit, for sure - but when I had similiar symptoms several years ago, it was low blood pressure.  The Dr. adjusted my meds and the symptoms abated.  Sometimes, after significant weight loss, meds can cause issues, or we can discover other issues we never knew we had.   Congrats on your impressive weight loss. Now, write a note to call the doctor.....
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_aprilh_
on 3/27/11 9:24 am - OK
Sounds to me like you are dehydrated. Are you getting all of your fluids in? Being so far out, you might not be thinking about sipping and drinking like in the beginning. I agree with the others that you need to call your doc and possibly have your labs checked. Good luck and hope you feel better soon.
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EvolutionInProgress
on 3/27/11 9:27 am - TX
Definitely call the Dr.
I had an episode similar awhile back...it was my blood sugar bottoming out.
Lightheaded, blacking out and then a cold sweat. It lasted only a moment and went away as fast as it came, but was scary nonetheless.
MediumSoon
on 3/27/11 9:30 am - TX
Definitely call your doctor. Sounds like what my Dr. warned me to watch out for with low blood pressure.
                                                
happyjumpy
on 3/27/11 9:34 am - santa barbara, CA
it is called postural hypotension. i get it  too, worse when it is hot out since this makes it harder to stay well hydrated...but  yours sounds severe by your description, and like you are at real risk of falling or passing out-?
since it sounds like forcing fluids and  rising slowly have not been enough to keep it at bay, i agree you should discuss it with your Dr to see how to manage it, or if your medications should be adjusted.
good luck.

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baxteroni
on 3/27/11 9:35 am - Indianapolis, IN
 I know it sounds like an echo in here... but call the doc.  There's a special term for a blood pressure drop after standing (can't remember what it is) but there are scads of things that cause it.
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blair94
on 3/27/11 9:46 am - Oklahoma City, OK
 I'm almost certain I'm not dehydrated, but I think low blood pressure sounds pretty convincing.
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