Feeling dizzy / light headed when working on a task

retro_gamer
retro_gamer Posts: 127 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi I get this sometimes when I'm working on a task, today I was working on stacking magazines on a book shelf for the local library I sometimes work at and I was crouched on the floor sorting and when I stood up I felt very dizzy almost to the point I thought I was going to pass out and I get this a lot it goes away just as fast as it comes on. My doctor said it's called orthostatic hypotension which is basically low blood pressure when standing, and my doctor tells me to stand slowly from when I'm sitting... does anyone have any advice for this? I don't eat breakfast and not sure if that has anything to do with it. Thanks

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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    retro_gamer wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    You don't believe your doctors advice?

    I do but it doesn't really help it.

    So go back to your doctor....
  • Old_Cat_Lady
    Old_Cat_Lady Posts: 1,193 Member
    Are you eating enough daily calories for your height? It almost sounds like how I feel when I starve.
  • rmgnow
    rmgnow Posts: 375 Member
    Since you're here, I'm guessing it's related to your caloric intake.
    How many calories do you consume?
    What's your height weight and age?
  • crackpotbaby
    crackpotbaby Posts: 1,297 Member
    Orthostatic hypotension is common. Your Dr has given general advice.

    If your symptoms are bothering you, go back to your own doctor or get a second opinion.

  • spiriteagle99
    spiriteagle99 Posts: 3,751 Member
    I get it too and have off and on all my life. It is worse when I am either not eating enough or dehydrated. It's not a big deal, unless you actually pass out. That can be embarrassing.
  • xvolution
    xvolution Posts: 721 Member
    I get orthostatic hypotension often, and usually treat it by sitting down and sipping on a small bottle of Powerade Zero, just enough for the dizzy feeling to stop. It's the only sports drink I've seen so far that has a fairly low amount of sodium in it (100mg per 8 oz) so it won't wreck any sodium intake limits.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    The treatment, since you have your diagnosis, is to get up slowly.
  • rmgnow
    rmgnow Posts: 375 Member
    Exactly why you're dizzy ^
  • DebLaBounty
    DebLaBounty Posts: 1,169 Member
    Eat more. Drink more water. Stand up more slowly.
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