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Posted 3/25/2014 10:15 PM (GMT 0)
I know in the list of anxiety symptoms that dizziness and lightheadedness are part of anxiety. But can it get to where you stand up, and really feel dizzy, or blood rushing from your head kind of dizziness? I had alot of anxiety today, and twice I have gotten up and felt like you do when you do a headstand and get up? Just freaked me out a bit. Writing about it and talking helps alot.

Thank you all!!

Posted 3/25/2014 11:05 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you C,

That last comment made me smile. It doesn't happen often, thankfully but when it does it's scary. It could be shallow breathing for sure, I had alot of errands to run today, and had anxiety all day. But my BP was a little low at the Dr office today. It has always been right on target until this past year when I got diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis. My Dr. said it's most likely because I have lost alot of weight with the UC, and also being that time of the month. My sinus' have been awful today as well, as I can tell I'm getting another sinus infection. I seem to get them more often anymore with my anxiety and worrying about my stomach issues too. Thank you so much, for making me smile. I needed that.
Posted 3/25/2014 11:13 PM (GMT 0)
First thing I thought of was orthostatic hypotension....

Not uncommon, with or without anxiety,...but definitely unsettling.

You may want to run it past your doc to see what they have to say.




M.
Posted 3/26/2014 12:08 AM (GMT 0)
Merrida,

what is that?
Posted 3/26/2014 6:42 AM (GMT 0)
It means when you stand up you get dizzy (because your blood pressure quickly drops).

Pretty common. It can bring little zaps and mini blurry vision spots for a short while too. When I get it it feels like I may topple over and sometimes I need to grab onto something.

Goes away though. Just need to learn to get up slower! :)




M.
Posted 3/27/2014 3:17 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you Merrida, I looked it up also. My doctor said my blood pressure might be a little lower because of my stomach problems, and the weight I have lost from it. I'm glad it doesn't happen alot, or I would freak out. I don't know how people with Vertigo deal with the dizziness, because I hate this when it happens. Thank you for your input.
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