Re: Symptom Question

[Guest guest]

Sorry - not something I've experienced.

Arne

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I was wondering if anyone else has problems with light-headedness? I'm

trying to figure out what that's all about, even though I've been told

that it's not part if my PSC symptoms.

[Guest guest]

Hi Sikeea;

Lightheadedness could be due to several different causes. It's

possible that with active ulcerative colitis you might have occult

bleeding in the digestive tract, but there are other possibilities

(see below) that only your doctor could properly diagnose:

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From WebMD: Dizziness-Lightheadedness-and-Vertigo-Topic-Overview

It is common to feel lightheaded from time to time. Lightheadedness

usually is not caused by a serious problem. It often is caused by a

momentary drop in blood pressure and blood flow to your head that

occurs when you get up too quickly from a seated or lying position

(orthostatic hypotension).

Lightheadedness has many causes, including:

- Allergies.

- Illnesses such as the flu or colds. Home treatment of your flu and

cold symptoms usually will relieve lightheadedness.

- Vomiting, diarrhea, fevers, and other illnesses that cause

dehydration.

- Very deep or rapid breathing (hyperventilation).

- Anxiety and stress.

- The use of tobacco, alcohol, or illegal drugs.

A more serious cause of lightheadedness is bleeding. Most of the

time, the location of the bleeding and the need to seek medical care

are obvious. However, sometimes bleeding is not obvious (occult

bleeding). You may have small amounts of bleeding in your digestive

tract over days or weeks without noticing the bleeding. When this

happens, lightheadedness and fatigue may be the first noticeable

symptoms that you are losing blood. Heavy menstrual bleeding also can

cause this type of lightheadedness.

An uncommon cause of lightheadedness is an abnormal heart rhythm

(arrhythmia), which can cause fainting spells (syncope). Unexplained

fainting spells need to be evaluated by a health professional. To

check your heart rate, see taking a pulse.

Many prescription and nonprescription medications can cause

lightheadedness or vertigo. The degree of lightheadedness or vertigo

that a medication causes will vary.

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I hope this information helps?

Best regards,

Dave

(father of (22); PSC 07/03; UC 08/03)

[Guest guest]

The symptoms may be due to low blood pressure which you could confirm

by buying a home blood pressure monitor (Omron is my favorite brand)

By monitoring BP and noting symptoms related to blood pressure readings

you and your doctor can figure it out. Another possibility is that the

beta blocker has lowered the pulse too much. When you have the blood

pressure numbers and pulse data, consult your doctor or nurse because

you may have to balence the benifit or reducing variceal bleeding with

the risk of low blood pressure. Wish you the best.

Von