Do I need to see my doctor?

JayElleOh
JayElleOh Posts: 61
in Food and Nutrition
Hi All,

I have been on MFP since last Nov 2011 and have lost 40lbs thus far..I haven't had any problems until the recent months..I have been counting my cals and exercising regularly but without change to routine, have noticed that I randomly get dizzy spells..They hit at different times of the day and don't seem to follow any pattern within the week or month, etc. They only last a few seconds and if I stand still I will be able to carry on with what I am doing momentarily..A lady at work suggested seeing my doc if I am anemic and it has me really concerned now!! I take a women's multivitamin daily and have all along..Please let me know what you think :S Am I overreacting??

Also, (if I should see my doc) I have a yearly scheduled in Sept, should I wait and bring it up then or make an appointment earlier?

Thanks.
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  • weeblex
    weeblex Posts: 412 Member
    Dizzy = Doctors visit

    It may have nothing to do with your eating and working out.
  • spikefoot
    spikefoot Posts: 419
    I am not kidding when I say I am going through the exact same thing. My solution is to eat at maintenance and create an exercise deficit instead. I am on day 3 and have noticed a drastic improvement.
  • fatty_to_fitty
    fatty_to_fitty Posts: 544 Member
    Don't you think that if you are wondering about seeing a Doctor for health issues you should do so and not ask us?

    If at all concerned consult a doctor. It's that simple
  • kd_mazur
    kd_mazur Posts: 569 Member
    last year, I suddenly began to experience vertigo. I went to the dr and he diagnosed the vertigo and attributed it to the fact that I had had an ear and sinus infection earlier that month. It went away about a week later without any medication.

    Go in and have it checked out...you will feel better knowing what's up rather than guessing:)
  • mermx
    mermx Posts: 976
    My advice, and this is simply if I was you, would be to go to see a doctor.

    You really can not rely on the internet or MFP with a health issue.

    I hope you feel better soon :-)
  • JayElleOh
    JayElleOh Posts: 61
    Thank-you :)
  • Brooke1076
    Brooke1076 Posts: 51 Member
    I don't think women's vitamins normally contain iron so it is possibly anemia
  • islandmonkey
    islandmonkey Posts: 546 Member
    Don't you think that if you are wondering about seeing a Doctor for health issues you should do so and not ask us?

    If at all concerned consult a doctor. It's that simple



    ^^^^ THIS!!!!!!!!
  • chojolitos
    chojolitos Posts: 100
    Ithink you should see your Doctor:flowerforyou:
    "Better be safe that sorry "
  • pdworkman
    pdworkman Posts: 1,342 Member
    Any time you think "should I see a doctor", the answer is probably yes.

    I had some severe dizziness due to an inner ear inflammation at one time. My grandmother has Meniere's disease, which causes dizziness/vertigo and other ear issues.

    Anyway, the doctor gave me a prescription for the inner ear inflammation, which I had a violent allergic reaction to - immediate flushing, hives, throat closing up, heart racing, etc. - needed an epi shot, antihistamines for several days, etc.

    So see your doctor, but don't have an allergic reaction. That's my advice.
  • stonerdude
    stonerdude Posts: 103
    See a doctor but make it a Naturopath so you don't get started with drugs! Drug doctors kill people and NEVER fix the real problem!
  • weeblex
    weeblex Posts: 412 Member
    See a doctor but make it a Naturopath so you don't get started with drugs! Drug doctors kill people and NEVER fix the real problem!

    When I needed aesthetic because my head was cut I'm fairly sure that drug worked.

    When I needed an anti-histamine for a serious allergic reaction, I'm pretty sure that fixed the problem.

    When I had pneumonia and almost couldn't breath the anti-biotic fixed me.

    I'm pretty sure the drugs do work, and don't kill people.
  • ElizabethRoad
    ElizabethRoad Posts: 5,138 Member
    I don't think women's vitamins normally contain iron so it is possibly anemia
    lol
  • cordesbl
    cordesbl Posts: 6 Member
    See a doctor but make it a Naturopath so you don't get started with drugs! Drug doctors kill people and NEVER fix the real problem!

    Pretty sure I have never read anything so ignorant as this statment.
  • HorseWithNoName27
    HorseWithNoName27 Posts: 188 Member
    See a doctor but make it a Naturopath so you don't get started with drugs! Drug doctors kill people and NEVER fix the real problem!

    ^ This is nonsense. Naturopaths are not real doctors and did not go through eight years of schooling and four years of internship...

    Yes, OP, see a doctor if you are concerned. If you do not have health insurance, reach out to a free clinic or urgent care clinic even. I didn't have health insurance until this year and had a tattoo infection (my bad, not the shop's fault!!) in 2011...a visit to my urgent care with antibiotics administered and prescribed was about $250, and the prescription about $50 for five weeks of meds. Sounds a little big but you can put it on a card or work with the hospital to pay it off. Just some advice as these are money-conscious days.
  • ronaclark1
    ronaclark1 Posts: 1
    I had these symptoms for over 6 month's, It was the most terrible thing in the world to live with. I went to the doctor who gave me antibiotics which made the symptoms worse. I had tight painful muscle's all around my neck and shoulder's and at time's my vision was blurry. I was diagnosed with tmj. I did not buy it! So I was also having some stomach issue's that were unexplained and I had a ct scan where nothing was found. I was also taking an awesome probiotic and was taking good care of myself, I seemed to be lagging in energy! My Gastroenterologist said that I should take Florastor or Align the cheap brand you can get from walmart. I bought what she reccomended and in one day every single symptom was gone! No Joke! I suffered for so long and dizziness can be an unknown symptom of the stomach. I was amazed! The stomach is the second brain of the body and when the bacteria become's slightly off you can have a variety of weird symptom's and wrong diagnosis. Try it you may be surprised.
  • pdworkman
    pdworkman Posts: 1,342 Member
    Women's vitamins always contain iron. Makes me throw up.

    But even if you are taking an iron supplement, you can still be anaemic. If you are celiac, bleeding in the gut, low on B12, etc.

    I don't think women's vitamins normally contain iron so it is possibly anemia
  • JayElleOh
    JayElleOh Posts: 61
    I appreciate everyones advice..well almost everyone, lol!
  • weeblex
    weeblex Posts: 412 Member
    Anyone else get a personal message from "stonerdude" about drugs killing people?..... how can I take anyone with a name like that seriously? :smile:
  • coliema
    coliema Posts: 7,646 Member
    I think you should see the doctor before September.
  • flrancho
    flrancho Posts: 271 Member
    If you have to ask someone if you should go to the doctor, then you should. You're obviously concerned about it and only a visit tot he doctor can really alieviate your fears/concerns.
  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
    Dizzy = Doctors visit

    It may have nothing to do with your eating and working out.
    this
  • aimeemusic
    aimeemusic Posts: 73 Member
    You should definetly get check out as soon possible


    I have a similar thing happen to me. I was losing weight but getting dizzy

    I had to cut back exercise for a bit and eat more....like 1800 cal from my original 1330 cal.


    I did it for a few weeks and gradulally went down to increase my weight loss again. I am fine now. But sometimes your body needs a break.

    Go to your doc to get check out. Just in case but it may be a case of too much.
  • BSchoberg
    BSchoberg Posts: 712 Member
    This happens to me, too --- and while it is usually related to a rapid,but temporary, drop in blood pressure, unless you have a persistant problem, the doctor won't really be able to do much for you. And if your doc DOES do something, go get a second opinion.

    That said - drink water! ASAP!

    All this is assuming the random and short-lived light headedness is your ONLY issue --- I notice people here are ready to write your obituary, but you have said nothing about other issues. I have no other issues, random light-headedness and the doc started with the most reasonable treatment - WATER. It works.
  • marie_cressman
    marie_cressman Posts: 980 Member
    So to chime in with the same advice... LOL see a doctor.

    I had/have this issue also. When I stand too quickly, I get light headed and lose vision for just a second (things go pretty blurry...). I had extensive blood work done, an EKG, etc. Turns out, I have circulation problems. Easy enough fix... My doc suggested I wear diabetic panty hose (sexy stuff! LOL) OR... don't stand up so quickly. :) BUT my case wasn't sever. It ONLY happened when I went from laying or sitting to standing too quickly. it's called Orthostatic hypotension. It's more common in elderly, but obviously... I'm not "elderly" just yet. I'm only 27. Get checked out! Could be a number of different problems and it's best to know than not to know.
  • PamL66
    PamL66 Posts: 116 Member
    Call your doctor's office and explain what's going on. Ask if you should be seen right away or can wait over a month. They may order some blood work that could be done now rather than waiting until that appointment.
  • xarge
    xarge Posts: 484 Member
    This happens to me, too --- and while it is usually related to a rapid,but temporary, drop in blood pressure, unless you have a persistant problem, the doctor won't really be able to do much for you. And if your doc DOES do something, go get a second opinion.

    That said - drink water! ASAP!

    All this is assuming the random and short-lived light headedness is your ONLY issue --- I notice people here are ready to write your obituary, but you have said nothing about other issues. I have no other issues, random light-headedness and the doc started with the most reasonable treatment - WATER. It works.

    That was my first thought. I'm guessing OP is living in the northern hemisphere, the problem starting in recent months may have to the with the temperature change. Most people gets fixated on numbers when it comes to drinking water and they carry it all through the year whereas the body gets used to it and it's always reasonable to up the water intake in hot months. It's a common cause for blood tension related dizziness.

    It doesn't hurt to try and drink more water for a few days and see if it makes a difference. If it doesn't, then it's better to see a doctor.
  • Gwenski
    Gwenski Posts: 348 Member
    I think it's definitely a good idea to see your doc about this...any chance you can get your sept appt..moved up and get both things done at once perhaps? dIzzy spells. An be the result of many,many things. Please make sure it' s not from dehydration..especially if you don't drink a lot, you are in a hot environment and work out a lot. Interestingly enough, I was at a medical appointment yesterday and my bariatric nurse cautioned me to be careful doing everyday activities. I looked at her oddly and she said that when we lose significant weight - I've lost 69 pounds- that our centre of balance ****s and it takes us a while to adjust, and we may have a few more clumsy moments..just a thought..but do hope you get it checked out. All the best..
  • skinnybearlyndsay
    skinnybearlyndsay Posts: 798 Member
    I don't think women's vitamins normally contain iron so it is possibly anemia

    Most of them do...but it may not be enough depending on your diet and body chemistry. I had this problem, even though I was taking a daily multi-vitamin with iron in it. I was diagnosed with iron-deficient anemia and have to take an additional iron supplement. Have it checked out to be on the safe side. It could be an ear/sinus infection or it could be something else.
  • stockholmhasago
    stockholmhasago Posts: 67
    If you feel like you need a doctor, you should see a doctor. You know your body far better than any of us, and your body has a way of alerting you to when something is wrong inside of it.

    Doctor!

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