Dizzy Spells

[Guest guest]

Hi Judy,

No, my son hasn't had any dizzy spells. I hope you can discover the

cause of this. And that Michayla starts to feel better, soon. Has it

been mentioned to her doctors, yet? If so, did they have any ideas or

suggestions?

Take care,

Georgina

AJPLUESS@... wrote:

> My granddaughter, Michayla, is having dizzy

> spells mid-late mornings. Have any of your

> kids experienced this? Judy - OKC

[Guest guest]

The doctor is changing Michayla's med. to Tolectin. Judy

[Guest guest]

we were on tolectin for 3 years and just had to change to Voltaren. The

Tolectin had great results for us. Very little side effects and the liver

enzymes were effected very slightly. We found that if she took it with a

meal then we had very little stomach upset. Good luck,

Toni

[Guest guest]

I took Tolectin when was about 10. It worked great for me...but my doc

wouln't let me stay on it for more than two years. Is it addictive????

Tammy

[Guest guest]

Low blood pressure perhaps?

Gail

> From: rabbitrew@...

> Date: Wed, 23 May 2001 17:29:47 -0000

> rheumatic

> Subject: rheumatic Dizzy spells

>

> Hi all-

>

> Recently I have been having dizzy spells every time I get up or move

> too quickly. It is like a head rush that blacks out my sight for a few

> seconds and I become weak, though I always remain conscious. In the

> last few days, they have become more severe, with a headache, and

> sometimes my limbs have begun to shake and my face twitch. I am

> wondering if anyone has any advice on what could be causing this or

> what can help? I'd really appreciate it.

>

> Thanks-

>

>

>

>

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> > Recently I have been having dizzy spells every time I get up or move

> > too quickly. It is like a head rush that blacks out my sight for a few

> > seconds and I become weak, though I always remain conscious. In the

> > last few days, they have become more severe, with a headache, and

> > sometimes my limbs have begun to shake and my face twitch

The dizziness you describe sounds like what is called orthostatic

hypotension, a drop in blood pressure to the head when you stand up quickly.

Here is info on it from the Merck Manual

http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section16/chapter200/200a.htm

and Northwestern University

http://www.cscd.nwu.edu/public/balance/orthostatic.html

and from a CFIDS site:

http://www.cfids.org/about-cfids/orthostatic-intolerance.asp

and there is lots more info online, try a search engine with the term

" orthostatic hypotension " .

I tend to have blood pressure normally on the very low end of normal range,

and often got this when my other symptoms of fatigue and weakness were bad.

It is common with chronic fatigue syndrome, and is one of the signs they

often look for when diagnosing. It is diagnosed by what they call a tilt

table test, where your blood pressure is measured first with you in a prone

position and then with your head raised on just what it sounds like, a table

that tilts you upward quickly. It can result from overstressed or low

functioning adrenals. I especially got this badly when the weather was very

hot. It can also be brough on as a side effect of certain medications. When

my fatigue was diagnosed as depression and I was put on anti-depressants, it

got so bad I would actually pass out. Talk to your doctor about whether any

of the medication you are on could contribute to it. Mine got somewhat

better after a year on the antibiotic treatment, and completely resolved

after I started using prednisone, which incidentally raises blood pressure.

Try to avoid sudden movements and avoid excessive heat exposure in the

meantime, and keep yourself well hydrated, and do talk to your doctor about

it because you don't want to fall and get hurt, and because it can also be a

sign of other problems. I used to black out in public places when on the

anti-depressants, and it was a dangerous situation!

The trembling can also be caused by overstressed adrenals, and I used to

get that also along with the dizziness on rising. Blood sugar problems can

also cause it. Don't forget to discuss that with the doc also. I don't

know what the twitching would signify, but would ask for a referral to a

neurologist if it does not resolve soon.

Do the headaches always come with the dizziness? I get headaches from RA

affecting the neck (from pressure on the nerves), and the inflammation in

the neck can also affect blood flow to the head. You might also want to ask

your doctor to asess the extent of your cervical involvement with RA,

especially if you have stiffness or pain in the neck that is worse around

the time you get the headaches.

I hope this helps some--no easy answers here, but some things to talk to

the doc about. Liz G.

[Guest guest]

Thanks to all who gave advice on this- I've got some great things to

check out, and I'm going to talk to the Dr. to be safe. Take care-

>

> > > Recently I have been having dizzy spells every time I get up or move

> > > too quickly. It is like a head rush that blacks out my sight for a few

> > > seconds and I become weak, though I always remain conscious. In the

> > > last few days, they have become more severe, with a headache, and

> > > sometimes my limbs have begun to shake and my face twitch

>

> The dizziness you describe sounds like what is called orthostatic

> hypotension, a drop in blood pressure to the head when you stand up quickly.

> Here is info on it from the Merck Manual

> http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section16/chapter200/200a.htm

> and Northwestern University

> http://www.cscd.nwu.edu/public/balance/orthostatic.html

> and from a CFIDS site:

> http://www.cfids.org/about-cfids/orthostatic-intolerance.asp

> and there is lots more info online, try a search engine with the term

> " orthostatic hypotension " .

>

> I tend to have blood pressure normally on the very low end of normal range,

> and often got this when my other symptoms of fatigue and weakness were bad.

> It is common with chronic fatigue syndrome, and is one of the signs they

> often look for when diagnosing. It is diagnosed by what they call a tilt

> table test, where your blood pressure is measured first with you in a prone

> position and then with your head raised on just what it sounds like, a table

> that tilts you upward quickly. It can result from overstressed or low

> functioning adrenals. I especially got this badly when the weather was very

> hot. It can also be brough on as a side effect of certain medications. When

> my fatigue was diagnosed as depression and I was put on anti-depressants, it

> got so bad I would actually pass out. Talk to your doctor about whether any

> of the medication you are on could contribute to it. Mine got somewhat

> better after a year on the antibiotic treatment, and completely resolved

> after I started using prednisone, which incidentally raises blood pressure.

> Try to avoid sudden movements and avoid excessive heat exposure in the

> meantime, and keep yourself well hydrated, and do talk to your doctor about

> it because you don't want to fall and get hurt, and because it can also be a

> sign of other problems. I used to black out in public places when on the

> anti-depressants, and it was a dangerous situation!

> The trembling can also be caused by overstressed adrenals, and I used to

> get that also along with the dizziness on rising. Blood sugar problems can

> also cause it. Don't forget to discuss that with the doc also. I don't

> know what the twitching would signify, but would ask for a referral to a

> neurologist if it does not resolve soon.

> Do the headaches always come with the dizziness? I get headaches from RA

> affecting the neck (from pressure on the nerves), and the inflammation in

> the neck can also affect blood flow to the head. You might also want to ask

> your doctor to asess the extent of your cervical involvement with RA,

> especially if you have stiffness or pain in the neck that is worse around

> the time you get the headaches.

> I hope this helps some--no easy answers here, but some things to talk to

> the doc about. Liz G.

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Yes, I have... Could be from dehydration. Matter of fact, back in June or July,

I passed out when my daughter woke me up to get her a drink in the middle of the

night. I got up and passed out cold. I thought I must have gotten up to fast

so I was very careful to get up slowly. Made it into my dining room and passed

out again. I holler for my boyfriend (at the time) to come help me and before

he made it in there, I was laid out on the floor again! That was a very scary

deal and my shoulder is still messed up from all those falls. I think it must

have been dehydration and it hasn't happened since. But getting your fluids in

is very important. A person could really get hurt from that. I had a new baby

at the time and nearly fell on his basinett the first time that happened.

Scared me to death!

Increase your fluids and see if that helps.

in OK

MGB 3/29/2001

303/145

In a message dated 12/4/2002 10:59:35 AM Eastern Standard Time,

KirstenConger@... writes:

>I have been experiencing dizzy spells for the past month or so. I have an

>appointment to see my PCP next week, but I was wondering if anyone else has

>experienced dizzy spells. I'm curious if this has anything to do with the

>MGB. Thanks for your thougts.

>

>Take care,

>Kirsten

>07/23/02

>295/230

>

>

>

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Yes, I've had it. It feels like vertigo and it comes and goes. I have

noticed( I think as from La pointed out...) it happens when I'm

ovulating. In your case it could just be fluctuating hormones( this

is TOTALLY a guess). If you look back through the archive, many say

that progesterone cream can help with it ( I believe Celeste was one

of them...)

It scares me when it happens, I just have to sit down. It isn't as

strong as vertigo CAN get but it's scary just the same.

Is it normal?? Well, I guess in the world of Hashi's it is.......

P.

> hello - i'm having mild to moderate dizzy spells for a few hours a

day - on

> and off. does anyone else experience this. i have hashi's and

recently had

> a tsh of .08 i believe. i can't find where i wrote it down. my

dr.

> decreased my meds from .100 to .88 about 2 weeks ago and i've been

> experiencing this in the last 4 days. it's really bothering me b/c

i'm

> caring for my newborn. i read something that said that thyroid

hormone

> fluctuations affect inner ear and cause imbalances. this makes

sense, but i

> don't want to assume. any suggestions? should i call my dr?

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Hello, I had dizzy spells once because I went of medication about 3

years later and it was because of high blood pressure.

I would have your blood pressure monitored regular. I know how it

feels its frightning. I kept falling down almost, my head was

spinning couldn't balance myself.

> > hello - i'm having mild to moderate dizzy spells for a few hours

a

> day - on

> > and off. does anyone else experience this. i have hashi's and

> recently had

> > a tsh of .08 i believe. i can't find where i wrote it down. my

> dr.

> > decreased my meds from .100 to .88 about 2 weeks ago and i've

been

> > experiencing this in the last 4 days. it's really bothering me

b/c

> i'm

> > caring for my newborn. i read something that said that thyroid

> hormone

> > fluctuations affect inner ear and cause imbalances. this makes

> sense, but i

> > don't want to assume. any suggestions? should i call my dr?

> >

> >

> >

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[Guest guest]

this usually happens if you are dehydrated;

make sure you sip water or eat ice chips all day

it will help

Burson

Pampered Chef

Independent Consultant

http://www.pamperedchef.biz/carrieb

From: Sharon <sharonnkat@...>" " < >Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2009 2:34:12 AMSubject: Dizzy Spells

Hi Everyone.

Today was very interesting. Has anyone experienced this post surgery?

For good portions of today, I felt dizzy and the room kept spinning around me.

If I moved my head, the room kept going and spinning in all directions. Just when laying down. If I sit up, it disappears mostly.

Have lost 20 lbs in 2 weeks post band. Keeping 60-80 in protein. Drinking lots of liquids. Taking vitamins. Tested blood sugar and it was at 90. Walking 30-45 min a day. Keeping to 800-900 calories daily.

Except for this, im feeling great. Just happened today.

Any thoughts? If it continues tomorrow will send Dr A a note and will see my local doctor.

Thanks.

Sharon

Sent from Sharon L's iPhone

On May 7, 2009, at 9:05 AM, lois hansen <ljhans5 (DOT) com> wrote:

hi Gail;

Allow me to say at the outset that I am not a professional of any sort. I am retired, living on a fixed income, not working and having nothing vested in this technique other than my own success in learning and using the process. I am not selling anything. Whether anyone else wants to put the effort into learning this technique has nothing whatsoever to do with my financial well being in any sense. I get no credit for sharing this technique. It is just something I learned that works for me. On occassion I have gone to people who use this in their practice and it has been helpful to me. But it is really a self-help technique that anyone can learn and use without putting out money for the benefit they experience. Hallelujah for that!

The process is called EFT. Emotional Freedom Technique. It is a system of tapping on body meridian points while saying certain things usually out loud. The system can be found at www..emofree. com but I will try to explain it here as well. Oh. Another site is www.tryitoneverythi ng.com

The first thing you do is say a "set-up phrase" while tapping on the fleshy side of the hand by the pinky finger -- also called the "karate chop" point. Specifically, with regard to chocolate cravings, you might say (while tapping) "Even though I have this strong craving for chocolate, I deeply and completely accept myself." Or "Even though I have this uncomfortable longing for chocolate, I deeply and completely accept myself and I am committed to loving myself in more nourishing, helpful ways." The "set-up phrase" is said three times while tapping the "karate chop" area of the hand. Then you go to the other points of the tapping while saying a reminder phrase like "This craving." or "Chocolate craving." or whatever your momentary issue is.

The basic points are as follows:

Point #1 = inside corner of the eye at the eyebrow by the nose

Point #2 = outside end of the eye (or eye socket) you'll feel the bone

Point #3 = under the eye

Point #4 = under the nose

Point #5 = on the chin

Point #6 = on the inside end of the collar bone.

Point #7 = side of the torso, under the arm

There are several other meridian points that people use but this is the basic "recipe" so to speak. At each point you repeat the reminder phrase once while tapping. Tap lightly.

As you go through the process you may find your craving is lifted immediately. Or you may find that you need to cycle through a few times a day for several days. It depends how stuck you are on the issue. But people have had amazing results with this technique..

If you need any ideas on set-up phrases, I would be glad to share with you what I have used.

I suggest you go to the websites that I mentioned above if you think this is something you are interested in experimenting with.

Good health to all.

Lois

From: Earleane <earleane26 (DOT) com>Subject: [Dr-Aceves-bandster s] Re: Not loosing @groups. comDate: Wednesday, May 6, 2009, 7:19 PM

Lois,Send it to me to please. I am facing the exact same situation but worse.> > > From: dees3dogs <dees3dogs@. ..>> Subject: [Dr-Aceves-bandster s] Not loosing> @groups. com> Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2009, 9:00 AM> > > Hey everyone,> I am having a problem loosing weight. I we sleeved by Dr. A Nov. 4 08. I have lost almost 65 pounds but have lost only about 7 pounds in the last 2 months. Any suggestions on what to do to speed up the weight loss? > I have physical limitations so can not do a lot of thing I would

like to do and work out like I wish I could, but I am trying to be more active.> I try to eat right and stay away from the things that I know I should not eat. I can not eat bread because it makes me sick, so that is a good thing. It makes it easier. I still love the taste of sweets and chocolate especially. I know that these cravings are head hunger, but I still struggle. Any advise as to what to do to help with the cravings? What kinds of foods can I eat to help me loose weight faster?> I do want to say that I love my sleeve and am feeling much better than I did 6 months ago. I just wish I could loose the weight faster.> Help please.> Thanks> > > Start/now/goal> 315/ 252/ 145>

[Guest guest]

I noticed that I was getting dizzy like that when I was low on iron. Are you

taking any supplements?

> >

> >

> > From: dees3dogs <dees3dogs@ ..>

> > Subject: [Dr-Aceves-bandster s] Not loosing

> > @groups. com

> > Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2009, 9:00 AM

> >

> >

> > Hey everyone,

> > I am having a problem loosing weight. I we sleeved by Dr. A Nov. 4 08. I

have lost almost 65 pounds but have lost only about 7 pounds in the last 2

months. Any suggestions on what to do to speed up the weight loss?

> > I have physical limitations so can not do a lot of thing I would like to do

and work out like I wish I could, but I am trying to be more active.

> > I try to eat right and stay away from the things that I know I should not

eat. I can not eat bread because it makes me sick, so that is a good thing. It

makes it easier. I still love the taste of sweets and chocolate especially. I

know that these cravings are head hunger, but I still struggle. Any advise as to

what to do to help with the cravings? What kinds of foods can I eat to help me

loose weight faster?

> > I do want to say that I love my sleeve and am feeling much better than I did

6 months ago. I just wish I could loose the weight faster.

> > Help please.

> > Thanks

> >

> >

> > Start/now/goal

> > 315/ 252/ 145

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi.  A huge "thank you" to everyone who responded back about the dizzy spells that I have been having.  I still had them today, but they were significantly less.From the suggestions, I have increased the vitamins and liquids.  My body probably just needs more vitamins and liquids and that has seemed to improve things.  Also added more of the Gatorade G2 drink to get the extra electrolytes, etc.Also... My neck has been hurting a bit, so I have been rubbing my neck and shoulders a few times a day.  This also seems to have helped.Appreciate the responses.  You guys are great!SharonFrom: crysdan <crysdan@...>Subject: Re: Dizzy Spells Date: Sunday, May 10, 2009, 7:27 PM

I noticed that I was getting dizzy like that when I was low on iron. Are you taking any supplements?

> >

> >

> > From: dees3dogs <dees3dogs@ ..>

> > Subject: [Dr-Aceves-bandster s] Not loosing

> > @groups. com

> > Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2009, 9:00 AM

> >

> >

> > Hey everyone,

> > I am having a problem loosing weight. I we sleeved by Dr. A Nov. 4 08. I have lost almost 65 pounds but have lost only about 7 pounds in the last 2 months. Any suggestions on what to do to speed up the weight loss?

> > I have physical limitations so can not do a lot of thing I would like to do and work out like I wish I could, but I am trying to be more active.

> > I try to eat right and stay away from the things that I know I should not eat. I can not eat bread because it makes me sick, so that is a good thing. It makes it easier. I still love the taste of sweets and chocolate especially. I know that these cravings are head hunger, but I still struggle. Any advise as to what to do to help with the cravings? What kinds of foods can I eat to help me loose weight faster?

> > I do want to say that I love my sleeve and am feeling much better than I did 6 months ago. I just wish I could loose the weight faster.

> > Help please.

> > Thanks

> >

> >

> > Start/now/goal

> > 315/ 252/ 145

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Dizzy Spells

Vertigo is one of the many side effects from glivec.

You could have a cold and that may also cause vertigo and dizzy spells - blood

pressure issues -

a Menieres condition - Benign Positional Vertigo - Aneamic etc, and the list

goes on.

I would suggest contacting your specialist and discuss - I would also suggest a

referral to a ENT

to determine if there is a balance - ear condition.

Having said that - I have a Menieres condition whereby vertigo is part of the

outcomes of that condition.

Many people with Menieres have low iron counts. A Japanese Medical Trial

objective was to try and prove

if iron levels had anything to do with balance, Menieres and vertigo conditions.

I do not know what the

Report stated.

Anyway since I am no longer aneamic - Reached PCRU - iron levels risen and

stable I have had no

major vertigo attacks - Hmmmmm !!! is this the outcome that the Japanese were

trying to reach - however

winter is also a trigger and high sodium level foods - so on a low sodium diet -

so that does not help

anyone at all.

Nothing worse than vertigo though and if you do have continuing problems you do

need to get medical attention

Sue

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Menieres? It's what I was diagnosed as having.

dizzy spells

Since the 3rd of the year, I've been experiencing episodic dizzy spells

(usually accompanied by nausea). They last for a couple of hours and come

every few days in varying intensity. My GP thinks my CI may have something

to do with it as my blood work came back with no answers. I'm going in to

see the CI surgeon on Monday to get his input, but he doesn't think the

implant is the cause. I was implanted in 2002, so it's not a new surgery

site we're dealing with. My question - has anyone else experienced anything

like this? Years after their implantation? We've only just started

investigating this, but I'd like any ideas I could get to contribute.

Rae