A few questions PLEASE HELP

Some of these are simple and some are really worrying.

Before I begin, let me sat I drink nothing but water, and my sugar and salt intakes are generally on the low side.

I have three questions, one of which is urgent.

First of all, what could be causing these headaches I've been having?
It's not all that uncommon for me to get a headache every week or two, but recently I've been getting them every other day, and sometimes several days in a row.

Secondly, I sometimes get the most awful cramps in my lower abdomen. Ladies, they feel kind of like menstrual cramps but more widespread. I should also probably add that mine aren't very severe.. I wonder if that's abnormal too... What could either of these be?

And third.. this is the concerning one.
If I bend or stand too quickly, the edges of my vision go black for a minute and I get the slightest bit dizzy, or I get a huge headache that makes me feel like tons of pressure is building up on my poor brain. Sometimes it's both at once. Thankfully, they fade quickly, but I can't help but be concerned that something is neurologically wrong with me.

A fourth question... Could any of these be related to me going on my diet? None of this has ever happened before then.


Anything, even a word of encouragement, would be nice. Thanks for reading.
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  • spipit1
    spipit1 Posts: 1
    Have you been to a doctor? If not, definitely make an appt.! I hope you feel better soon.
  • cmeade20
    cmeade20 Posts: 1,238 Member
    Definately 3 questions for a doctor
  • Go see a doctor, not the internet!! Messageboards are NOT, repeat NOT, a source of medical advice, people.
  • emnk5308
    emnk5308 Posts: 736
    Start taking some vitamins, and eating more. Sounds like you aren't eating enough. Def. go to the dr.
  • MeMyCatsandI
    MeMyCatsandI Posts: 704 Member
    Call your doctor!
  • crobl
    crobl Posts: 380
    the headache/pressure sounds neurological...see your doctor asap - these things aren't normal!
  • sandown12
    sandown12 Posts: 648 Member
    You sound dehydrated , headaches will happen at first as your cutting carbs down if you ate lots before then the worse it'll be But see your doctor as no one can diagnose you here x
  • I didn't think it'd be that much cause for concern.. Now I'm really worried. I don't have a doctor (the reason I posted here) but I'll do what I can to get one.
  • purplegoboom
    purplegoboom Posts: 400 Member
    Those all sound like me when I don't eat enough.

    But please, take everyone's advice and go see your doctor about this. Maybe you need to come up with a diet plan with him.
  • plainjoe81
    plainjoe81 Posts: 53 Member
    not uncommon to stand and get what I call a "black rush", something about getting up to quickly and amount of blood flow to the brain... I don't believe it's any thing to be alarmed about, but not a dr.
  • Thanks for all the help, everyone. I'll have my sister help make an appointment as soon as she gets off work.
  • casperuk
    casperuk Posts: 195 Member
    You may be anemic but it could be something more sinister.

    Please go to the doctors.

    Headaches and belly problems can be quite common when starting a diet, especially if you are cutting out a food you have eaten for a long time or reducing caffeine for example but go to the docs!

    x
  • tishad58
    tishad58 Posts: 110 Member
    Definitely go see a doctor. Anytime you have changes like those, esp when it sticks around, you should go see your doctor. Your food diary is closed. I would print out the last week or so of your food diary and take that to your medical appt with you so the doc can see your diet and exercise patterns.
  • katmix
    katmix Posts: 296 Member
    Some of these are simple and some are really worrying.

    Before I begin, let me sat I drink nothing but water, and my sugar and salt intakes are generally on the low side.

    I have three questions, one of which is urgent.

    First of all, what could be causing these headaches I've been having?
    It's not all that uncommon for me to get a headache every week or two, but recently I've been getting them every other day, and sometimes several days in a row.

    Secondly, I sometimes get the most awful cramps in my lower abdomen. Ladies, they feel kind of like menstrual cramps but more widespread. I should also probably add that mine aren't very severe.. I wonder if that's abnormal too... What could either of these be?

    And third.. this is the concerning one.
    If I bend or stand too quickly, the edges of my vision go black for a minute and I get the slightest bit dizzy, or I get a huge headache that makes me feel like tons of pressure is building up on my poor brain. Sometimes it's both at once. Thankfully, they fade quickly, but I can't help but be concerned that something is neurologically wrong with me.

    A fourth question... Could any of these be related to me going on my diet? None of this has ever happened before then.


    Anything, even a word of encouragement, would be nice. Thanks for reading.

    Absolutely, talk to your doctor!

    I personally have had my vision go black (especially when I first get up in the morning, quickly) and my son has the same issue. We know that we both have low blood pressure... I crave salt in a family that tells me NOT to. My doctor told me and hubby, that I should NOT be afraid to eat salt... My body needs it to survive...who knew?! :)

    Just because people on this forum have same symptoms - can be totally different causes. Call your doctor!
  • Thanks. I'm going to go to the doctor as soon as I can.
  • kcragg
    kcragg Posts: 239 Member
    Could be migraine, could be a deficiency, like iron - I am sure it is nothing to worry about but check yourself out with a doctor:)
  • alexveksler
    alexveksler Posts: 409 Member
    I didn't think it'd be that much cause for concern.. Now I'm really worried. I don't have a doctor (the reason I posted here) but I'll do what I can to get one.

    You should not have problems find one from the local Medical facility or Hospital. If you have med insurance, call to get info who is covered.

    See him first. 90% of opinions(including mine) are personal and you SHOULD NOT gauge your condition based on our responses.

    With that said, here are my $0.02

    Headache - COULD be dehydration. Make sure you drink plenty water. When I say plenty, you should go urinate more often than you usually do and the color of urine should NOT be yellow.
  • cmeade20
    cmeade20 Posts: 1,238 Member
    I didn't think it'd be that much cause for concern.. Now I'm really worried. I don't have a doctor (the reason I posted here) but I'll do what I can to get one.

    Do you have a CVS near you? At the very least try the minute clinic. If they cant diagnose you mabe they can get you a referal to get you into a doctors office
  • DinahKyle
    DinahKyle Posts: 186 Member
    I have been having similar issues. I went to my doctor and after seeing my weightloss and my low blood pressure he put me through some tests, found out I have a VERY low B12 count. Maybe you are the same??
  • Vercell
    Vercell Posts: 437 Member
    You need to go to a doctor and get a check up.
  • FrancesGallagher
    FrancesGallagher Posts: 88 Member
    Good advice from MFP people. You should never depend on advice given here for a condition affecting your health. If you have no doctor then there must be a family health center or clinic that you can call so you can be seen by a doctor or doctor's assistant. You could be having problems with low sugar or be diabetic. Try eating an orange or drinking orange juice (4 oz) and see what happens. You should be eating enough food. Good luck and hope you feel better soon.
  • I have been having similar issues. I went to my doctor and after seeing my weightloss and my low blood pressure he put me through some tests, found out I have a VERY low B12 count. Maybe you are the same??

    May I ask what a B12 is?
  • lmelangley
    lmelangley Posts: 1,039 Member
    Just because you don't have a lot of refined sugar doesn't mean you don't have sugar issues. I think you should definitely see a doctor. The third issue, in particular, could be high/low blood sugar. Or, it could be something entirely different. In any case, you need to see a doctor.
  • casperuk
    casperuk Posts: 195 Member
    When I started on this I was getting headaches and like a trapped wind feeling. I take a multi vitamin now and the problems have gone. Now I dont know whether they have done that or its simply I am used to the new way of eating but its worth a try. But once again, go the doctor.
  • Xefyria
    Xefyria Posts: 18 Member
    Anything related to frequent headaches and dizziness, I would definitely go to the doctor. Have your periods been regular (sorry if I'm too direct!)? It could be that your iron levels are too low. I had stroke-like headache-spells when my iron count got too low (dangerously low, the doctor said, when I actually went to see him), it was rather scary, but I'm glad it was "only that".

    Like everyone else here say: Go see a doctor! Good luck! :)
  • alexveksler
    alexveksler Posts: 409 Member
    I have been having similar issues. I went to my doctor and after seeing my weightloss and my low blood pressure he put me through some tests, found out I have a VERY low B12 count. Maybe you are the same??

    May I ask what a B12 is?

    Straight up from Wikipedia. You can read more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitamin_B12

    But here is a summary:
    itamin B12, vitamin B12 or vitamin B-12, also called cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin with a key role in the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system, and for the formation of blood. It is one of the eight B vitamins. It is normally involved in the metabolism of every cell of the human body, especially affecting DNA synthesis and regulation, but also fatty acid synthesis and energy production. It is the largest and most structurally complicated vitamin and can be produced industrially only through bacterial fermentation-synthesis.

    Vitamin B12 consists of a class of chemically related compounds (vitamers), all of which have vitamin activity. It contains the biochemically rare element cobalt. Biosynthesis of the basic structure of the vitamin is only accomplished by bacteria, but conversion between different forms of the vitamin can be accomplished in the human body. A common synthetic form of the vitamin, cyanocobalamin, does not occur in nature, but is used in many pharmaceuticals and supplements, and as a food additive, because of its stability and lower cost. In the body it is converted to the physiological forms, methylcobalamin and adenosylcobalamin, leaving behind the cyanide, albeit in minimal concentration. More recently, hydroxocobalamin, methylcobalamin, and adenosylcobalamin can also be found in more expensive pharmacological products and food supplements. The extra utility of these is currently debated.

    Vitamin B12 was discovered from its relationship to the disease pernicious anemia, which is an autoimmune disease in which parietal cells of the stomach responsible for secreting intrinsic factor are destroyed. Intrinsic factor is crucial for the normal absorption of B12, so a lack of intrinsic factor, as seen in pernicious anemia, causes a vitamin B12 deficiency. Many other subtler kinds of vitamin B12 deficiency and their biochemical effects have since been elucidated.[1]
  • casperuk
    casperuk Posts: 195 Member
    A vitamin called cobalamin. Its found in Liver and seafoods and is needed by the body, mainly for brain functioning :)
  • If you're eating less than 1200 calories a day then it's likely tha you're not eating enough.
    However, I would still definately see a doctor just to be sure

    Melissa x
  • tidesong
    tidesong Posts: 451 Member
    We are not doctors. These are symptoms of things that are potentially serious. Go see a doctor ASAP.

    ETA: I see a lot of people gave you the same advice, and you said you were working on getting to a doc. Good, I'm really glad to hear that. Let us know what happens.
  • Anything related to frequent headaches and dizziness, I would definitely go to the doctor. Have your periods been regular (sorry if I'm too direct!)? It could be that your iron levels are too low. I had stroke-like headache-spells when my iron count got too low (dangerously low, the doctor said, when I actually went to see him), it was rather scary, but I'm glad it was "only that".

    Like everyone else here say: Go see a doctor! Good luck! :)

    You're fine. They're a normal as ever, though they're not normal periods.

    You're very pretty, by the way.