why do i keep getting dizzy?

Question

i'm 50 now ,and for about 3 days in a row I'll get light headed feelings when i get up in the morning and then I'll be not to bad for a while then will start again ....gone for tests but no luck so far i thought it might be Vertigo but in have to wait 4 months to see someone lol went for an MRI and everything is good ..but i hate not knowing ,any thoughts ???

Answer 1

Have you had an EKG done? Try asking your doctor about wearing a Holter Monitor for a day. What you are experiencing sounds like Orthostatic Hypotension (a sudden drop in blood pressure after standing up), and there can be several causes for it. An MRI won't pick up on it especially if its fluid related. I have listed a website below for you to read. It may clarify things for you and give you an idea about how to approach your doctor about this. Good luck!!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthostatic_hypotension

Answer 2

I've suffered this since 2000 and have yet to find a doc who wants to get to the bottom of it. Luckily, for me, they've become a lot less frequent. One possible cause is dehydration. If you are not getting enough water this can happen. You may have an ear infection, inner ear infection. It is possible to have an infection and not have pain in your ear. Are you having any problems with sinuses? Sinus issues can cause dizziness. Have you had your eyes checked lately? Sometimes if your eyes have trouble adjusting you will get dizzy. It could be the lighting condition you spend most of your time in. There are a number of things it could be. If it continues I'd go see a doctor. I was put on meclazine for those times that I have serious spells. It balances the inner ear. Meclazine works really well for dizzy spells but causes drowsiness. I haven't had to take a pill in years though. Good luck to you.

Answer 3

It could be low blood pressure. Sometimes when someone lies down or sits down for a long time and then get up their blood pressure changes really fast resulting in lightheaded feelings. You should definitely talk to a doctor about this. Also, maybe try to get up slowly in the morning and not just hop out of bed. Slowly sit up, and then slowly stand up and see if you feel dizzy.

Remember, always consult a doctor if you feel the need, regardless of whatever advice is given on this site. :)

Answer 4

I'm not a doctor but from my experience it could be caused by low blood pressure, I don't understand what you said about waiting 4 months to see someone, but normally if you see a doctor for check up, it will take one or two weeks to know the results.

Answer 5

I felt this way when I had high blood pressure or when I didn't eat for extended periods of time. You could try keeping a pack of crackers next to your bed and eating a couple before getting out of bed in the morning,

Answer 6

Go to the doctor and have a full check up. Maybe high cholesterol, high blood or something else. Being half a hundred age has to be extra careful on your health.

Answer 7

I know you've had several tests, but has your doc monitored your blood pressure--not just taken it? Have you been tested for diabetes? Have you had a stress test done? One of these, particularly the last one, should get to the problem. Talk to your doc.

Answer 8

sounds like labrynth vertigo which affects the balance in your middle inner ear and unfortunately not much can be done for it if it persisits continually they may make a clkinical diagnosis of minnears disease that you basically just have to learn to live with

Answer 9

High blood pressure? Good luck, stay away from salty foods until you get your results

Answer 10

Same thing happened to my mom, it ended up that she needed a pacemaker