Sudden dizziness while standing up?

InnerFatGirl
InnerFatGirl Posts: 2,687 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Anyone else experienced this? It came on very suddenly and only when I am standing up. I think it might have to do with yesterday's low net.. I have sat down and drunk some squash. Any other suggestions?

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  • CoderGal
    CoderGal Posts: 6,800 Member
    Weight/Height or BMR/TDEE information? http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/bmr/

    What was the low net?

    I sometimes run into this if I've had to much/little sugar/iron or very little food.
  • Tink_889
    Tink_889 Posts: 244 Member
    I get this quite often as well.
  • mandi2r
    mandi2r Posts: 228 Member
    I have this happen to me a good amount of times at work.. I'm constantly bending up and down...
  • Smiler106
    Smiler106 Posts: 124 Member
    Are you anaemic or do you have low blood pressure? Both would cause this.
  • 2Bskinny4good_Stacie
    2Bskinny4good_Stacie Posts: 40
    yep. it will happen if you havn't eaten enough or your fluids are low. Drink more water throughout the day, eat little meals more frequently and up your overall calories a bit. Those will all help.
  • InnerFatGirl
    InnerFatGirl Posts: 2,687 Member
    My current calories are fine, no need to up them, but yesterday I only ate 969 calories as I wasn't very hungry. I have had my normal breakfast this morning. I just feel a bit shaky now :(
  • sonyachan
    sonyachan Posts: 518 Member
    More water! And more food would help too. Get up slowly. ;)
  • Buddhistonabus
    Buddhistonabus Posts: 10
    It could also be an inner ear problem caused by a virus, unrelated to your exercise/diet, like labyrinthitis or BPPV.
  • manasunshine
    manasunshine Posts: 130
    that used to happen to me before i started eating well. it may be due to low blood pressure or not enough fluids.
  • froggzy1015
    froggzy1015 Posts: 178 Member
    If it continues it could be iron. Do you eat enough iron enriched foods?
  • InnerFatGirl
    InnerFatGirl Posts: 2,687 Member
    Thanks guys for all your answers. I don't think it's an iron problem or anything long term. I think it's just because of yesterday's low net. Anyhoo, I'm fine now :-)
  • Qattusa
    Qattusa Posts: 139 Member
    When people present that symptom, it is generally a dip in blood pressure or sugar levels. If your calorie intake was low, I would hazard a guess that you have low blood sugar levels. Blood pressure can also take a natural dip when we are at resting, and suddenly standing up can get a rush of blood to our brain, making us feel a little bit woozy.

    Nothing to worry about UNLESS it is a regular occurence. In that case you will need to get your blood pressure checked by your local health care professional.

    Can you tell I'm at work as I write this?
  • 2Bskinny4good_Stacie
    2Bskinny4good_Stacie Posts: 40
    My current calories are fine, no need to up them, but yesterday I only ate 969 calories as I wasn't very hungry. I have had my normal breakfast this morning. I just feel a bit shaky now :(

    did you have a lot of coffee? I will sometimes have a problem if I drink too much caffeine now.
  • yarwell
    yarwell Posts: 10,477 Member
    More salt required in your intake. An isotonic drink perhaps rather than just squash.

    Postural Hypotension is the medical name for your problem - low blood pressure when standing up. Google is your friend.
  • Marillian
    Marillian Posts: 3,892 Member
    I suggest you consult with your physician to rule out any medical issues that may have arisen.
  • BrideToBe101212
    BrideToBe101212 Posts: 81
    This happened to me a few weeks ago... I talked to several people about the causes and a few days later I realized I had been getting an ear infection.
  • brneydgrlie
    brneydgrlie Posts: 464 Member
    This can be caused by either a rapid drop in blood sugar, or a rapid change (rise or fall) in blood pressure. Neither is very good.
  • Kell_Smurthwaite
    Kell_Smurthwaite Posts: 384 Member
    That sometimes happens to me if I just get up too quickly. I do occasionally get diziness, but that's because i'm prone to passing out and my blood pressure suddenly goes through the floor for no apparent reason. The docs think it's connected to my migraines though - they're not exactly sure...
  • CoderGal
    CoderGal Posts: 6,800 Member
    My current calories are fine, no need to up them, but yesterday I only ate 969 calories as I wasn't very hungry. I have had my normal breakfast this morning. I just feel a bit shaky now :(

    What is "fine"
  • InnerFatGirl
    InnerFatGirl Posts: 2,687 Member
    My current calories are fine, no need to up them, but yesterday I only ate 969 calories as I wasn't very hungry. I have had my normal breakfast this morning. I just feel a bit shaky now :(

    What is "fine"

    1710 calories per day. My diary is open and my stats are on my profile.
  • InnerFatGirl
    InnerFatGirl Posts: 2,687 Member
    My current calories are fine, no need to up them, but yesterday I only ate 969 calories as I wasn't very hungry. I have had my normal breakfast this morning. I just feel a bit shaky now :(

    did you have a lot of coffee? I will sometimes have a problem if I drink too much caffeine now.

    I don't like coffee very much hun. No coffee for me, at least not this morning.
  • InnerFatGirl
    InnerFatGirl Posts: 2,687 Member
    When people present that symptom, it is generally a dip in blood pressure or sugar levels. If your calorie intake was low, I would hazard a guess that you have low blood sugar levels. Blood pressure can also take a natural dip when we are at resting, and suddenly standing up can get a rush of blood to our brain, making us feel a little bit woozy.

    Nothing to worry about UNLESS it is a regular occurence. In that case you will need to get your blood pressure checked by your local health care professional.

    Can you tell I'm at work as I write this?

    :laugh: yes.

    I think it was that, honestly, I do. I don't think it's a major problem, I just wanted suggestions to combat it. But it went away by itself.
  • CoderGal
    CoderGal Posts: 6,800 Member
    My current calories are fine, no need to up them, but yesterday I only ate 969 calories as I wasn't very hungry. I have had my normal breakfast this morning. I just feel a bit shaky now :(

    What is "fine"

    1710 calories per day. My diary is open and my stats are on my profile.

    Given that yeah, the below 1000 number was definitely a shock to the system. I wouldn't worry about it if this doesn't happen when you eat enough. Hope you feel better soon! Eat foods with lots of vitamins!

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