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Dizziness and/or Fainting

London Posts: 176 Joined: 2003/01/10	2003/08/03, 03:32 PM Lately almost everytime I stand up from a sitting or low position I get lightheaded and feel like I'm about to faint. I've heard this can be caused from low blood pressure (which I have from working out). Has anyone else experienced this or know if something else may be causing it?
drio Posts: 288 Joined: 2003/04/22	2003/08/03, 05:41 PM I get that sometimes London. I think it's quite normal, but I might be wrong. Interested to see what the others say. -------------- Dont wait! Procrastinate NOW! =)
plfitness Posts: 198 Joined: 2003/05/25	2003/08/03, 07:45 PM The conditon you are refering to is called vertigo. It can be triggered from many different things ranging from poor circulation, low blood sugar or a viral infection. Best advice is to see a doctor. -------------- \"Knowledge & persistence is all one needs to succeed" ---Patrick L.
azredhead57 Posts: 1,651 Joined: 2003/04/11	2003/08/04, 11:52 AM I believe you are right in thinking it is low blood pressure. This happens to me too, especially if I start to get dehydrated. My husband encouraged me to drink more water before my workouts and also during. As long as I do that I don't have much of a problem. -------------- ~Victoria~ ...There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.--Beverly Sills
RealAccount Posts: 17 Joined: 2000/12/06	2003/08/07, 01:02 AM I also get a lot dizziness myself. I stand up and it turns all black for a few seconds. Sometimes i even stumble. One thing is that i drink a lot of water though. (over 12-14 bottles a day) Haven't had pop in like 2 months i think. I'm guessing it has to do with blood sugar levels too. How bad is it if it's constantly low and what causes it?