Feeling dizzy/fatigued every time I stand up

AnthonyX150X

For the past while now, whenever I'm sitting or laying down and decide to get up I experience an uncomfortable amount of pain in my head leaving me dizzy or exhausted.

At first I thought I just wasn't feeling well and it would pass eventually, but this has been going on for awhile now and I'm starting to feel worse. I'm really getting drained from this feeling because it really does seem like every time I stand up I get that instant sharp pain.

I'm starting to think it could be diet or exercise related, but I didn't feel this way before with my current plan.

Does anyone have any idea what I'm talking about? Maybe I'm deficient in something and need to tell my doctor about this...but if you felt this way before please tell me your experiences.

cityruss

Seek hands on medical advice.

Sabine_Stroehm

What "plan"? How many calories are you eating? What does MFP you should be eating before/after exercise?

Perhaps you need to see your doctor.

markrgeary1

Do, did you have high blood pressure?

I did and diet and exercise brought it down so my meds made it too low.

You need to see a doctor.

somegirlsdo

This is called Orthostatic Hypotension and can have a whole bunch of possible causes, many benign, but some not. It's time to go to the doctor.

Sabine_Stroehm

somegirlsdo wrote: »

This is called Orthostatic Hypotension and can have a whole bunch of possible causes, many benign, but some not. It's time to go to the doctor.

You made a diagnosis of a stranger, on the internet, based on one post?

jemhh

How much are you eating?

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/38100619#Comment_38100619

BigOrchid

I would advise seeking medical help Make sure you're drinking plenty of water, I get this when I'm dehydrated.

Fuzzipeg

I think, looking at the photo, you are not eating enough but to be on the safe side, please see your doctor. And take great care of yourself, please.

GottaBurnEmAll

Go to the doctor. It could be from not eating enough, but you should rule out any medical causes.

H_Ock12

You should check with your doctor. I've had dizziness with inner ear infections, but also intense dizziness and fatigue with migraine headaches and a vertigo diagnosis. In the meanwhile, a Dramamine might help you function....Unless it makes you sleepy.

AnthonyX150X

Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »

What "plan"? How many calories are you eating? What does MFP you should be eating before/after exercise?

Perhaps you need to see your doctor.

The days I log my calories I eat around 1600-1700 calories, but I eat more on the weekends.

The plan I was referring to was just my calorie goal and exercise regimen.

dfc4

Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »

somegirlsdo wrote: »

This is called Orthostatic Hypotension and can have a whole bunch of possible causes, many benign, but some not. It's time to go to the doctor.

You made a diagnosis of a stranger, on the internet, based on one post?

Yes i think to make such a diagnosis is very dangerous indeed.
Get yourself to the doctor as soon as you can.
Get professional help

nvmomketo

somegirlsdo wrote: »

This is called Orthostatic Hypotension and can have a whole bunch of possible causes, many benign, but some not. It's time to go to the doctor.

I was going to suggest you look into orthostatic hypotension too. I've had thi since childhhod. My blood pressure drops when I get up (for most people it rises) so I experienced head pressure, tunnel vision, and occassionally fainting.

It can be caused by low corticosteroids which should be checked out. Mine was made worse by a higher carb diet. Since going LCHF, it only happens a few times per year rather than every time I get up. Higher salt intake helped too.

Fuzzipeg

I still think you are not eating enough. 16/1700 must be exclusive of exercise credits, let alone the demands of your daily life. I think you need to see your doctor to be checked out. And, if you are using mfp to set your intake consider your activity level. I believe it is impossible for someone with your photo not to be more than sedentary. are you eating the calorie allowance earned from exercise? Young men and women, often well into there 20's need more food than those who are older.

AnthonyX150X

Fuzzipeg wrote: »

I still think you are not eating enough. 16/1700 must be exclusive of exercise credits, let alone the demands of your daily life. I think you need to see your doctor to be checked out. And, if you are using mfp to set your intake consider your activity level. I believe it is impossible for someone with your photo not to be more than sedentary. are you eating the calorie allowance earned from exercise? Young men and women, often well into there 20's need more food than those who are older.

I do light activity usually 4-5 days a week and sometimes eat exercise calories depending on how I feel. I feel I'm eating enough calories, but seeing a doctor which others suggested is probably the best option. I really hope it's nothing serious.

sunfastrose

100% agree it is doctor time, and agree calories too low. 1600 for a 21 year old, 5'8" male ?

sunfastrose

And just to point out - your goal as posted in the linked thread is an underweight BMI. I am 6 inches shorter than you, at goal, and weigh more than you are aiming for. Talk to your doctor about a healthy weight goal when you are there as well.

Sabine_Stroehm

sunfastrose wrote: »

And just to point out - your goal as posted in the linked thread is an underweight BMI. I am 6 inches shorter than you, at goal, and weigh more than you are aiming for. Talk to your doctor about a healthy weight goal when you are there as well.

SO MANY RED FLAGS.

nutmegoreo

I'm trying to recall, but weren't you also doing something special with your diet? High carb, low fat, low protein, or something like that?

I agree with the others, speak to your doctor. While you are there, ask for a referral to a registered dietician to help you sort out a dietary plan that will work for you.

zamphir66

Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »

somegirlsdo wrote: »

This is called Orthostatic Hypotension and can have a whole bunch of possible causes, many benign, but some not. It's time to go to the doctor.

You made a diagnosis of a stranger, on the internet, based on one post?

I don't see this as a diagnosis so much as a name being applied to the symptom that he has described. And based on his description I agree with calling it orthostatic hypertension. And as suggested a trip to the doctor is in order to get a diagnosis of why this symptom is happening.

GottaBurnEmAll

AnthonyX150X wrote: »

Fuzzipeg wrote: »

I still think you are not eating enough. 16/1700 must be exclusive of exercise credits, let alone the demands of your daily life. I think you need to see your doctor to be checked out. And, if you are using mfp to set your intake consider your activity level. I believe it is impossible for someone with your photo not to be more than sedentary. are you eating the calorie allowance earned from exercise? Young men and women, often well into there 20's need more food than those who are older.

I do light activity usually 4-5 days a week and sometimes eat exercise calories depending on how I feel. I feel I'm eating enough calories, but seeing a doctor which others suggested is probably the best option. I really hope it's nothing serious.

You're really not. I just saw your goal weight post.

Anthony, I eat as much as you do, and I'm a 54 year old woman.

There are a lot of red flags here, considering your goal weight and these symptoms combined with other things you're saying. I think you should tell your doctor everything and get some help.

AnthonyX150X

nutmegoreo wrote: »

I'm trying to recall, but weren't you also doing something special with your diet? High carb, low fat, low protein, or something like that?

Yes, you are correct. That was when I was doing 80% Carbs, 15% Fat, and 5% Protein.

I still do high carb, but not to that extent anymore.

AnthonyX150X

GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »

AnthonyX150X wrote: »

Fuzzipeg wrote: »

I still think you are not eating enough. 16/1700 must be exclusive of exercise credits, let alone the demands of your daily life. I think you need to see your doctor to be checked out. And, if you are using mfp to set your intake consider your activity level. I believe it is impossible for someone with your photo not to be more than sedentary. are you eating the calorie allowance earned from exercise? Young men and women, often well into there 20's need more food than those who are older.

I do light activity usually 4-5 days a week and sometimes eat exercise calories depending on how I feel. I feel I'm eating enough calories, but seeing a doctor which others suggested is probably the best option. I really hope it's nothing serious.

You're really not. I just saw your goal weight post.

Anthony, I eat as much as you do, and I'm a 54 year old woman.

There are a lot of red flags here, considering your goal weight and these symptoms combined with other things you're saying. I think you should tell your doctor everything and get some help.

The red flags which have been mentioned aren't something I really have given much thought to as of recently.

I should have mentioned I also have a fasting day once a week every Friday. Another thing that could possibly be contributing to how I feel.

I'm very confused about my health, body, and fitness goals right now and don't know what is best suited for me. All I know right now is I just want this pain to stop which is something I will discuss with my doctor.

You're just trying to help though so thanks to you and others for taking time to comment.

crackpotbaby

Go. To. The. Doctor.

dc8066

You need to seek medical attention, child, please don't wait too long before you do. Getting dizzy upon rising from a horizontal position and being in pain should be addressed sooner than later, these are serious symptoms. A doctor will help you to figure out what's going on, malnutrition or meds side effects or injury of some sort

ThatUserNameIsAllReadyTaken

Could you be dehydrated? Have blood pressure issues? This could be a number of things. Hydrate, and seek medical help. And by "hydrate" I don't mean to just drink plain water. You must have your sodium, potassium, etc..... involved. Coconut water, tomato juice, carrot juice, milk, sports drink if you prefer.

rnnursebarb

Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »

somegirlsdo wrote: »

This is called Orthostatic Hypotension and can have a whole bunch of possible causes, many benign, but some not. It's time to go to the doctor.

You made a diagnosis of a stranger, on the internet, based on one post?

Orthostatic hypotension is more a symptom, not a diagnosis. You can have it for a number of reasons.
In any case, you should be evaluated by your physician.

ThatUserNameIsAllReadyTaken

As long as it's on the table may as well post this:

mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/orthostatic-hypotension/basics/symptoms/con-20031255

Christine_72

AnthonyX150X wrote: »

GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »

AnthonyX150X wrote: »

Fuzzipeg wrote: »

I still think you are not eating enough. 16/1700 must be exclusive of exercise credits, let alone the demands of your daily life. I think you need to see your doctor to be checked out. And, if you are using mfp to set your intake consider your activity level. I believe it is impossible for someone with your photo not to be more than sedentary. are you eating the calorie allowance earned from exercise? Young men and women, often well into there 20's need more food than those who are older.

I do light activity usually 4-5 days a week and sometimes eat exercise calories depending on how I feel. I feel I'm eating enough calories, but seeing a doctor which others suggested is probably the best option. I really hope it's nothing serious.

You're really not. I just saw your goal weight post.

Anthony, I eat as much as you do, and I'm a 54 year old woman.

There are a lot of red flags here, considering your goal weight and these symptoms combined with other things you're saying. I think you should tell your doctor everything and get some help.

The red flags which have been mentioned aren't something I really have given much thought to as of recently.

I should have mentioned I also have a fasting day once a week every Friday. Another thing that could possibly be contributing to how I feel.

I'm very confused about my health, body, and fitness goals right now and don't know what is best suited for me. All I know right now is I just want this pain to stop which is something I will discuss with my doctor.

You're just trying to help though so thanks to you and others for taking time to comment.

You're a 5"8 Male and trying to get down to 115lbs.. My best guess is that you are eating nowhere near enough, and this is your bodies way of telling you. This is just a guess though, see a doctor who will be able to diagnose what's causing this.

For comparisons sake, I'm a 5"8 44 year old woman and anything under 143lbs makes me look sick, unhealthy and makes the top half of my body look emaciated. I eat between 1600-2000 calories a day and am losing.

Christine_72

Just to add, I have a 21 year old son and he maintains his weight eating around 3000 calories, he busts his butt in the weights room though.