Dizziness

[annanicole]

Is anyone else dealing with extreme dizziness. When I stand up I have to lean against something for awhile before I walk, because of all the stars I see!

[ruthmg]

SOunds like hypotension - I've read that blood pressure goes down int he first trimester, so if you have low blood pressure, it will be even lower! Just get up verrrrry slowly!

[Prism]

I agree with ruth,
sometimes it helps to get 'half-up' first;
stand but keep your hands on your knees w your
legs straight until your body gets used to being upright.
This is also common if you are 'older' and your vessels don't
contract as quickly as when you are younger.

[mom2annika]

Well I guess I qualify as "older" now but I have had this issue all my life. It's especially annoying now since I'm already sick with m/s and have a 3 y.o. to deal with. I just have to move slow, especially getting out of bed, and "sit up before I git up" (haha Texanism).

[quietserena]

are you dehydrated? eating enough?

those two make me dizzy.

[mclisa]

I've had a bit as well. I know I'm not drinking as much water as I should. I just feel a bit rebellious from weaning and if I can't drink water with meals. Nor can I drink too much at one time.

[annanicole]

It's not a hydration issue, or an age issue. And I sometimes get really dizzy just sitting, it's a pregnancy symptom. I wasn't sure if anyone else was dealing with the spinnys too.