Dizzy spells

Hi: I occasionally get dizzy spells which are short, but quite strong. I've had MRIs, etc. so I know all is well with my brain. (except fibro fog! LOL!)  The spells occur even if I've not taken any meds all day. (The stiffness has been better lately, thankfully!) I have a hard time standing in line for example, at a fast food place waiting to be served. I usually feel better holding onto a table, leaning against the wall or my husband, etc. Poor balance, I guess. What would cause sudden strong dizzy spells if my health (outside the FM) is otherwise OK?  I'm afraid one of these days I'll fall over.  I do have a history of infrequent spells (every few years or so) where the whole room goes spinning around. (Vertigo?) But these current spells are short-lived, but very strong. Common with FM?  Thanks and God bless for any help!

I get that too, sometimes! I don't know what causes it -- my doctor wonders if it's my low blood pressure. Seems to come in spells. I do try to increase my intake of water, in case it's due to dehydration, but other than that, I don't have a clue!

Juie

Thanks all!

I had quite a  lot of blood work done in early August, although this (dizziness) has happened since then. I   guess I'll just see how things go.  Drinking water is a good suggestion, also.  I seem to require a lot, and start in the morning with a glass or 2 of water, then move onto green tea with mint.

I used to have very low blood pressure, but actually it was a tad bit high when I went for my physical in August. I maybe should have it tested again. 

Thanks for sharing that ginny. I was wondering why my pulse was so high even when feeling relaxed.

I have dizzy spells too but I have always chalked them up to either orthostatic hypotension - my blood pressure plummets when I stand up - or the cysts in my brain or low blood sugar from forgetting to eat (I swear I'm not anorexic, I just don't get hungry!). My neurologist told me to eat more salt to raise my blood pressure, and it has helped with the orthostatic, but I still get them sometimes randomly. I wonder if they're just the FM? Hm.

-Sandi

This could be from fibro or low blood pressure will do this too.  I, too, have the rapid heart beat.  80 beats a minute is normal for me.

 

Sherrine

Luvs-

Pre-fibro, every few years like you, I get an intense "room spinning" dizzy spell. One time, I was driving and had to pull over for about 5-10 minutes till it eased up. Knock on wood I have not had one in awhile. 

I do have low blood pressure like some of the others and a resting heart rate of 80 also. Thanks "ginny" that was interesting to hear about fibro.

GamJill