Posted by Racer on December 13, 2005, at 18:33:31
In reply to Help Racer, Ed_uk, Med_empowered, SLS, posted by Gee on December 13, 2005, at 11:10:29
Hm...
Honestly? I'm not sure what I can tell you. What I will say is that there are a few things to get checked out, first and foremost, which can maybe help you figure out what's going on.
The first two, which you can do yourself if you're willing to spend a bit of money, are blood pressure and blood glucose. Either of those can cause dizziness. Ruling them out is the first step.
Next, rule out anxiety as a cause -- ha! Some days I crack myself up. But I'm also serious, since that can be a picture of anxiety, and there are easy fixes for that. (Remember, what is causing this isn't the real question -- how to fix it is what you want to know, yes?) I guess, since i always seem to suggest this, the best way to do that is to keep a little notebook with you, and write down the time and circumstances that it happens. That's not a bad idea, really, in general, since it would allow your doctor to see a pattern to it, and maybe get that flash of brilliance to fix the problem.
The other thing that comes to mind is electrolytes. That doesn't mean that I'm suggesting you *do* anything about them, since that can be a very, very bad idea. Too much can be as bad as too little, and it can be pretty easy to get everything out of whack. What you might try, though, for a day or two, is to drink some Gatorade and see if it gets better. If it does, then checking your nutrition might be the easy answer. (OK, easy, right...) Generally, though, if you eat fresh fruits and vegetables regularly, you're probably not having trouble with that. How about hydration?
I lied. One more thing came to mind: caffeine? How much and how regularly? If your caffeine consumption has changed recently, that can throw you for a loop -- and caffeine withdrawal usually features a wicked headache with severe nausea.
That's all that comes to my mind. Of course, to keep this Meds Board Friendly, I will ask what meds you're taking? Should I guess Effexor? (Sorry -- memory problems myself...) It's possible that this has something more directly to do with the drug, if so. Especially if it's blood pressure related. (It might be worth buying a home blood test kit if you're on Effexor, since it's known to affect BP.)
Hope that helps.
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