Do you think this could be diet related?
MoiAussi93
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In the last couple of months I've occasionally been getting a little light headed for a couple of seconds when I stand up. Doesn't happen every time, but more often than normal. It comes and goes. I mentioned this to my doctor when I saw her and she didn't seem concerned at all. Blood pressure is normal, all blood work has been normal. That's the only symptom...other than a few near misses with muscle cramps recently. No illnesses or conditions.
Do you think it could be diet related? I'm not at an extremely low calorie level (averaging in the 1400's usually), and am actually eating a little more on average than I was a few months ago. I've been keeping net carbs under 100 pretty consistently for at least a couple of months..but I'm pretty sure I'm nowhere near low enough to be having any kind of "keto flu". I eat very little processed food, I drink at least 160 ounces of water daily, so I know I'm not dehydrated.
Otherwise, I feel great. Lots of energy, no complaints. Anyone have any experience with something like this or ideas? It's more a curiosity than anything else, it's not really bothering me and I have asked my doctor...but the hypochondriac in me can't help wondering if it's a symptom of something I should worry about.
Do you think it could be diet related? I'm not at an extremely low calorie level (averaging in the 1400's usually), and am actually eating a little more on average than I was a few months ago. I've been keeping net carbs under 100 pretty consistently for at least a couple of months..but I'm pretty sure I'm nowhere near low enough to be having any kind of "keto flu". I eat very little processed food, I drink at least 160 ounces of water daily, so I know I'm not dehydrated.
Otherwise, I feel great. Lots of energy, no complaints. Anyone have any experience with something like this or ideas? It's more a curiosity than anything else, it's not really bothering me and I have asked my doctor...but the hypochondriac in me can't help wondering if it's a symptom of something I should worry about.
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vasovagal syncope, which is a very fancy way of saying sitting too long, standing up quickly, and your nervous system says "WTF." It's pretty common, and not diet related. It's the same thing that happens if you're really stressed out or scared and faint.0
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You're drinking a lot of water. Are you making sure your electrolytes are fine? Low electrolytes can cause a lot of symptoms, including cramps, weakness, tiredness, and in some, lightheadedness.
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I get that a lot. I've always been told it's not a concern. If your doctor isn't worried, that's good. Could be because your body is going through some likely physical changes.0
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baconslave wrote: »You're drinking a lot of water. Are you making sure your electrolytes are fine? Low electrolytes can cause a lot of symptoms, including cramps, weakness, tiredness, and in some, lightheadedness.
Just a thought.
No idea what my electrolytes are like. That has not been tested, unless it is part of standard checkup bloodwork in which case the doctor didn't flag anything. That is a possibility considering my super diligent water drinking! If this gets any worse, I'll get some tests run. Thanks.0 -
vasovagal syncope, which is a very fancy way of saying sitting too long, standing up quickly, and your nervous system says "WTF." It's pretty common, and not diet related. It's the same thing that happens if you're really stressed out or scared and faint.
It's happened on rare occasions in the past, I was just wondering since it seems more frequent lately. But I'm not going to stress about it unless it gets worse. You're probably right.0 -
Thanks, glad to hear it's pretty common. The doctor isn't worried, so I will try to relax. I think with all the attention I have been paying to diet and health in general, I may just be hypersensitive to things I wouldn't have noticed in the past.I get that a lot. I've always been told it's not a concern. If your doctor isn't worried, that's good. Could be because your body is going through some likely physical changes.0 -
MoiAussi93 wrote: »vasovagal syncope, which is a very fancy way of saying sitting too long, standing up quickly, and your nervous system says "WTF." It's pretty common, and not diet related. It's the same thing that happens if you're really stressed out or scared and faint.
It's happened on rare occasions in the past, I was just wondering since it seems more frequent lately. But I'm not going to stress about it unless it gets worse. You're probably right.
I go through stages where I get it all the time, then I might not have it again for months. When I first had my surgery, it was bad enough that a few times I actually did faint, but that hasn't happened in years.0
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