Health Question from concernd 18 year old female,

Ask your doctor what to do about it. I went through a period where I had some postural hypotension and was told to carry salt tablets with me. They did help a little but not much when I told my doc that she said, yeah the people who get this tend not to be very salt sensitive then she did not tell me anything else to do that would help. Myabe medical knowledge has improved in the last ten years and they will be able to help you.

Carey, that sounds like it may be what's called a "syncopal episode." I used to have those, and would faint at the end. How long has it been since you saw the doctor? You really should be checked out for physical problems, as there are many disorders that can cause symptoms like this. Remember that we are not here as healthcare professionals, only sharing our experiences and support.

Until you can be re-evaluated, be careful not to stand up fast. Sit forward on your chair and relax, then get up slowly. Stand a few seconds before you move. If you're in bed, sit on the edge of the bed for a bit before trying to stand. Be sure you're not skipping meals. You also might try drinking some orange juice or eating a piece of candy when the feeling starts, as low blood sugar could be part of the problem also. If the sugar helps, you should see a doctor right away, as that could be a sign of diabetes. After injuring myself a few times, I finally learned to sit down and put my head down or to just lie down when it started. Yes, I've lain down in the hall at university, in the grocery store, etc. Less embarrassing than crashing into a stack of canned peas when you faint, though.

You need to start with a good primary care doctor. At your age that could be a family practice doctor or an internist. Explain your issues and also that you haven't had regular healthcare in the past. Hopefully they'll find nothing wrong and this will just be an inconvenience in your life. But if there is something going on, you can be treated so things don't get worse.

Good luck, dear.

With the symptoms you are having it sounds like you might have Meniere's Disease.  You might want to talk to you doctor and see if this is what you might have.  You can go to webmd and do a search for this to get more info.  With the dizziness and loud ringing in your ears are two of the main symptoms of Meniere disease.  It most often affects people 40 to 60 years old but children and young adults can also have it.  Meniere disease is disease of the inner ear and affects hearing and balance.

Hope this helps.