Dizzy/Low Blood Pressure When Dieting

fatasfack

Hi, Is anyone else having trouble with getting dizzy when they stand up because they are dieting? I believe this is called orthostatic hypotension.

Kalikel

It could be the dieting and it could be something else. You should see your doctor.

If you aren't eating enough, eat a bit more (and make sure you're drinking, too) until you see the doctor.

fatasfack

It could be the dieting and it could be something else. You should see your doctor.

If you aren't eating enough, eat a bit more (and make sure you're drinking, too) until you see the doctor.

Thanks, that's good advice. Being a man, I try to avoid the doctor at all costs, but it couldn't hurt.

glasshalffull713

Haha. Being a human who tries to avoid medical interventions unless absolutely necessary I also avoid the dr. However I just went to see her the other day for this exact issue. You should definitely go see YOURS because it could be a symptom of something more serious. Mine said it could be dehydration or because I have slightly low blood pressure. I doubt the latter because it was no lower than it's been in the past! Try drinking more. My doc had me do a bunch of blood tests. Everything came back normal so no conclusion here! My trainer also said dehydration. I notice it more when really hot and/or exercising so very well could be.

fatasfack

Haha. Being a human who tries to avoid medical interventions unless absolutely necessary I also avoid the dr. However I just went to see her the other day for this exact issue. You should definitely go see YOURS because it could be a symptom of something more serious. Mine said it could be dehydration or because I have slightly low blood pressure. I doubt the latter because it was no lower than it's been in the past! Try drinking more. My doc had me do a bunch of blood tests. Everything came back normal so no conclusion here! My trainer also said dehydration. I notice it more when really hot and/or exercising so very well could be.

Thanks, that's good advice. Anytime I've gone to the doctor in the past for an issue, he's run a bunch of expensive blood tests and it turned out that I was fine. It's probably dehydration from not eating enough, as food also contains water. I'll definitely try drinking more.

glasshalffull713

I assume you already googled it, but I got curious, and this Mayo clinic article has lots of good info: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/orthostatic-hypotension/basics/definition/con-20031255

fatasfack

Thanks for this. This is definitely what I'm experiencing. I'm just not sure what's causing it. I'll let you know if I die. Thanks again.

glasshalffull713

LOL. Thank you, that's very thoughtful.