Dizzy spells
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Topic: Dizzy spells
Posted By: cat
Subject: Dizzy spells
Date Posted: 08 January 2007 at 1:41pm
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For the last few weeks I've been getting dizzy spells every few days. It's usually when I've been out somewhere (nothing strenuous, sometimes even climbing the stairs), it generally starts with a heavy feeling in my tummy and my bump feels like it's about to hit the floor (I'm still quite small though), it usually passes if I stop and sit down for a couple of minutes. It's usually after I've eaten so I don't think it can be low blood sugar, I'm taking iron supplements so shouldn't be that, does anyone have any ideas?
I did faint a few weeks ago and when I spoke to the midwife she said it was completely normal but it's the heavy feeling in my tummy that worries me slightly. I'm seeing my midwife tomorrow so will definitely bring it up then. As my ticker seems to have deserted me, I'm 21 weeks. -------------  
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Posted By: mamanee
Date Posted: 08 January 2007 at 2:20pm
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I have that heavy feeling in my tummy too and I get a bit worried. I told my midwife that it doesn't feel like cramps, it just feels like one BIG cramp. It feels like it's too sensitive or there is a lot of tension and I don't want to touch it because I feel it's so delicate. (My bump is still fairly small too) I can't quite explain it. About a month ago I nearly fainted, but it had been a long day sitting in the car and it was stinking hot. I just felt like I had to immediately sit down and drink something.
I think it's pretty normal, well I hope so. Hope it doesn't happen to you too often though. I don't like that weird heavy feeling. |
Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 08 January 2007 at 3:01pm
I can't remember if I have felt what you're talking about with your bump  but I have had a couple of dizzy spells from time to time, usually about as far along as you are (up to about 14 wks). Often it was just a call for a brief rest before doing whatever was next. Hopefully you'll find yours pass soon.
Are you having a lot of smallish meals quite often? I had to talk to my mw about my nutrition levels, since I am a tiny mum (70kg today - at full term) I had to eat a whole lot more than I was, even though I didn't actually feel hungry. Potato salads and macaroni cheese became my in-between meals every 2 hours  and yoghurt helped too.-------------  |
Posted By: littlejo
Date Posted: 08 January 2007 at 3:14pm
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I've had a few dizzy spells too, although while I was off work, didn't have a single one (back today and already felt odd a couple of times).
I spoke to my midwife about it last time, and she said it is pretty common, and a lot to do with the extra blood pumping round making your body work extra hard. Not sure what really helps, but I try and snack often & drink plenty of water. Also wearing layers is good as my body temp seems to fluctuate. When I've felt dizzy I've also felt kinda weird in my tummy too. Not quite nauseous, but almost...not sure if that's the same as for you. ------------- Jo Jo http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 08 January 2007 at 3:28pm
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I would say def mention it to your MW. It sounds like a BP problem. Hopefully it hasn't sky rocketed or they put you on bedrest and that really sucks. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: littlejo
Date Posted: 09 January 2007 at 6:57pm
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Argh, after just saying yesterday that my dizziness hasn't been too bad, I actually fainted on the train on the way to work this morning!
I could feel it coming on, and drank some water and was already sitting down, and just leant forward with my head down etc, but still went right out (apparently for at least a couple of minutes) and woke up on the floor. So if anyone else has any ideas on what to do when you feel dizzy, I'd appreciate it!! ------------- Jo Jo http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 09 January 2007 at 8:15pm
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JO, I have been having dizzy spells all day today. I'm putting my down to my blood pressure - which i'm planning on getting checked this evening by DH. I had them coming on while I was sitting down in a chair and they are the ones I hate. I'm naughty and not going to contact my MW until tomorrow (unless my BP is a little high) as I know she is in town tomorrow (she lives out of town and its a 15 minute trip in for her, and i'm not in the habit of wasting her time) and i'll see her at her rooms and not up at the hospital. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: littlejo
Date Posted: 10 January 2007 at 10:00am
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I contacted my m/w (well, actually her backup as she's away) and she pretty much just reassured me that it's fairly common. Said if I was feeling up to it I could just go to work as normal! I went home anyway though.
My BP & heart rate got checked by the ambulance people who came (people on the train had already called them while I was out to it), and they were pretty normal. BP slightly low. Yeah, while you are already sitting down is horrible because there really seems to be nothing you can do. I get that a bit at work sometimes (not fainting, just feeling a little woozy), so try and get up and walk regularly etc, but once you get to the dizzy stage, I think it's too late for that... Oh, well, fingers crossed it just doesn't happen too often. ------------- Jo Jo http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 10 January 2007 at 10:19am
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I haven't ever fainted but I used to make sure I always carried a bottle of juice or cordial with me to get my sugar levels up in a hurry if I needed to - soon followed by something longer-lasting of course. ------------- |
Posted By: cat
Date Posted: 11 January 2007 at 8:27am
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Well, I seem to have the midwife and the hospital house surgeon confused. They can't work out why I'd be getting these spells as it is definitely not blood sugar levels or iron deficiency and my constant blood pressure is fine. They just want to keep an eye on it and if it gets worse or more frequent they will get me in for an ECG to check my heart - even though I've never had any heart problems.
Ah well, another of those strange pregnancy related things! -------------
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Posted By: jax
Date Posted: 11 January 2007 at 8:39am
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This is going to sound like a wierd question, but do you usually breathe through your mouth or your nose? ------------- Jacquie - Mama to Erin, 13.07.06 - Chief Cat Chaser & Marmite Sammie Eater 
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Posted By: cat
Date Posted: 11 January 2007 at 10:06am
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I guess I breathe through my nose maninly. Why? -------------
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Posted By: littlejo
Date Posted: 11 January 2007 at 11:41am
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I don't think mine's low blood sugar or anything either - I'd had brekky, and my water also had a litte lime cordial in it which I'd been sipping on when I started to fade out.
When the ambo's tested me, BP was okay (on the lower side of the normal range), and they hooked me up to ECG for a few mins while waiting for hubby to come and rescue me. Will get my iron checked again soon, but was great last time it was tested. Yep, the joys of pregnancy!! ------------- Jo Jo http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: jax
Date Posted: 11 January 2007 at 1:25pm
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Mouth breathers often have what's known as 'hyperventilation syndrome', it's not like full on hyperventilation where you need a paper bag etc, but it's when your body isn't expelling enough carbon dioxide and the levels build up resulting in dizziness, anxiety, and a whole host of other things. ------------- Jacquie - Mama to Erin, 13.07.06 - Chief Cat Chaser & Marmite Sammie Eater
Love many, trust few, harm none. ~Anon~ |