Dizzy and disorientated, can anyone suggest what is going on here?

Question

I am not a heavy drinker or a regular drinker but if I do go out to a bar or pub with friends and have a moderate amount to drink I am ok then and the morning after. No hang overs or headaches or anything.

About mid morning though and only after a drink the night before, I become really dizzy and out of it for an hour or so and I have to run and hide somewhere or go out for a walk.

What's that all about?

I don't ever eat breakfast, sounds like |I need to on these mornings :-)

Answer 1

It is probably one of two things or a combination of both.

1. Dehydration. Alcohol is extremely dehydrating and if you mix the alcohol with a caffeinated beverage (rum & coke anyone?) the caffeine dehydrates your body too. While drinking try to drink a glass of water in between each alcholic beverage and also before you call it a night. A big glass of water in the morning can help too. Dehydration can cause lightheadedness and dizziness.

2. Blood sugar. Alcohol really screws with blood sugar levels, elevating the heck out of them while drinking and then they plunge the next day after the alcohol leaves your system. Again, if you are drinking a high sugar mixed drink (vodka & oj, jack & coke) this will be even worse. Low blood sugar can cause dizziness and even fainting.

I am susceptible to both of these alcohol side effects. I make sure I drink a ton of water both while at the bar and then before & after bed. I also must eat something before I go to sleep and then pretty soon in the morning after I get up to keep my blood sugar level.

Good luck and enjoy your occassionaly imbibing!

Answer 2

It sounds like you suffer from heat exhaustion, heat exposure or sunstroke. Exhaustion symptoms or excessive fatigue disorder has three defining characteristics: Feelings of excessive fatigue, weakness, and lack of energy, Increasing irritability, and Feelings of demoralization Comedian Dave Chappelle was hospitalized over the weekend for what his spokeswoman called "exhaustion." He's just the latest instance of a long celebrity tradition: Eminem canceled a tour due to "exhaustion" and other medical issues, Lindsay Lohan was carted off for "heat exhaustion," and Mariah Carey took a post-Glitter break after being hospitalized for "extreme exhaustion." Is exhaustion actually a medical diagnosis? World Health Organization, lists conditions of medical exhaustion due to heat, pregnancy, exposure, excessive exertion, and combat, as well as plain old "malaise and fatigue." . The fact that exhaustion has no single cause—you could be exhausted from too much work, improper nutrition, or intoxication—leads some doctors to avoid using it in diagnoses. Causes of Exhaustion: Stress Adrenal Insufficiency Hypothyroidism Anemia It's also a possible side effect of many prescription drugs, including beta blockers, muscle relaxants, and mood stabilizers Warning signs of heat exhaustion include: heavy sweating paleness muscle cramps tiredness weakness dizziness headache nausea or vomiting fainting So your symptoms of headaches ; vertigo (dizziness); syncope (fainting spells) or lightheadedness can all be related to heat exhaustion. Vertigo, or dizziness, is a symptom, not a disease Heat exhaustion treatment: Cooling measures that may be effective include: cool, non-alcoholic beverages, as directed by your physician rest cool shower, bath, or sponge bath an air-conditioned environment Lightweight clothing Treatment for exhaustion varies depending on the cause. If it's the result of stress, a good night's sleep and some fluids are often enough to calm the nerves. (Exercise is good, too, once you're ready to stand.) More deep-seated exhaustion may require hormonal supplements or antidepressants How to avoid heat exhaustion 1) Drink plenty of fluids and remember to alternate between water and something like gatorade or powerade that contains electrolytes. to avoid dehydration. 2) Avoid caffeine and alcohol which can speed up dehydration 3) Try to schedule physical activity in the early morning or late evening. 4) If you must work outside during the heat of the day, make sure to take mini-breaks often and find a shady spot to cool down 5) Make sure to dress in light weight/light colored clothes when going out And finally know the symptoms. Symptoms include headache, weakness, fatigue, vomiting, muscle cramps, etc:

Answer 3

Sounds exactly like a bout with Vertigo
you should see a doctor
they can give you a couple of things to help this
But, be assured here the drinking does not help matters !!

This could, without attention, worsen --- and if it does-- it will have you tied in knots--- it can get so that you can't even think straight and sit or stand without falling all over hell and creation
So, talk to the medical folks like right away

AND --- Good luck to you----Take Care of Yourself-- we need you here in Y-A !!!!

Answer 4

I get the same thing, I have just been to the doctors because my dizziness has started to happen without a hangover now, but is worse when I have a hangover, he said that if you have a dizzy problem then alcohol and caffeine will really aggravate it.

Answer 5

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Answer 9

Sounds worrying to me...GO SEE A DOCTOR not ask a load of unqualified people on hear.

Sounds to me, (qualified nurse), it could be numerous things, but I am not going to make assumptions on here. I just hope you aren't driving when you have these episodes.

For God's sake go and get checked out!

Answer 10

I wonder if there's something neurologically happening that is exacerbated by the alcohol. People who have certain neurological diseases cannot drink alcohol. One drink is like four for them. You might get a physical and make sure you have no underlying health problems.