Had a dizzy turn today

I had attacks like this when I was younger. Sometimes I passed out completely, but if I got my head down lower than my feet quickly then it would pass in waves.

I have naturally low blood pressure and there is a condition whereby, in some people, anything that causes BP to drop - an injury, a shock, claustrophobia, being too hot, etc. - can cause the BP to go through the floor, with symptoms as you describe.

Once I knew the reason and learnt to get my head down, feet up and not panic, I have been able to ward off these attacks most times. HTH. But do go to the Doctor and get it checked out.

It sounds terrifying. Please call your doctor. Could it be a panic attack?

Only a doctor can diagnose the cause, so I think it is time to pick up the phone! Most of us will have some osteoporosis at grandma age, and a fall could cause a break and endless problems. So please get it diagnosed.

I know how frightening it is as I get this problem, but have a diagnosis: vestibular migraine. The other week it happened when I was walking down the pavementless road - luckily I drifted into a grassy bank and a hedge. But the walk back to home (with a stick) was very scary.

See the doc!!!

Interesting Granny23 I very occasionally have these attacks, brought on by a sudden drop in bp when usually my bp is high but controlled by medication. Like you if I can lie down I manage not to pass out but a couple of times being out, I just had a few moments of 'altered awareness' as the neurologist put it. Agree it needs to be checked with the GP, not just put down to one thing or other.

Oh Luckygirl that was awful. I'm glad you got home safely.

Are you the person who, a few weeks ago, reported that you had fallen over on several occasions ?

Sitting on the floor to eat is not a good idea as when you get up your blood pressure will be low and can make you feel dizzy, same as when you get up in the mornings if you experience it then. You could be anaemic but the only way to find out as others have suggested is to see your gp. Surgeries are now open but you will need to wear a face mask and wait outside until the dr who will be wearing ppe comes to fetch you. This is much better than suffering these attacks.
Also make sure to keep you mobile on your person at all times - get a pouch if need be - and then you can get help quickly and not panic which will only make it worse.

JenniferEccles I am but it's not related to this, it's trips and slips. X

Flying Handbag, you seem to be having a lot of falls and episodes. If you have not seen a doctor, you need to ASAP.
There is no point on posters speculating about what is wrong, when they do not know your circumstances or health conditions.

You say you live with your parents, are they not concerned about all this? It's very worrying.

FlyingHandbag. It’s really impossible for any of us to diagnose your conditions unfortunately. If your parents can’t or won’t help you can you phone your GP’s surgery yourself as only your GP can make a proper diagnoses as to what treatment is required.

I sincerely hope you can get the help you need.

So sorry to hear this FH.
I have recently developed Ménière’s Disease, which creates vertigo like symptoms. The impact is mitigated by prochlorperazine.
I was recently found to have very low folate levels and have been medicated for this too. In my case, both are related to my disability.

I disclose this as context to my advice that you cannot and should not self diagnose. It’s very important to speak to your GP and have any necessary tests. It’s the only way to see these sometimes disparate issues, as a whole and seek to get them under control.

I do hope matters improve for you soon. Best wishes ?

Trips and slips could be caused by a momentary lapse of attention, linked to your dizziness which happens at other times.

Flying handbag, If you are determined not to be sensible and seek medical advice, that is up to you but don't expect GNers to show much interest if you start any future threads about the same problem.

I've just had to contact my doctor and it was done through their eConsult that's been set up at the beginning of lockdown. I went onto the the surgery's website, answered lots of questions and even put on a photograph of what was worrying me. A doctor rang me later that day with advice and answer that put me at ease.

Your surgery might have the same facility.

Can't add to any of the advice that's been offered. All good suggestions.

Take care
x

FlyingHandbag, it sounds like you panic when you feel dizzy. I live alone, so I'd just lie down wherever I was, until it passed. I'd then get up and moving very, very slowly.

I had bad problems with dizziness on several different blood pressure medications. I think I've tried them all and can only tolerate a low dose of Doxazosin, although it has other nasty side effects. Do see your doctor but don't accept any old tablets they prescribe!

Go to the doctor! I have been several times since lockdown, phone consultation first then appointment . Felt completely safe,dr in full ppe. Also, appointment much sooner than usual!

I’m struggling to understand your lack of desire to go to the doctor. This sounds like you were quite worried about these episodes, so I don’t get it

If you steadfastly refuse to take Gnetters' advice to consult the GP, you will soon run out of the sympathy which (and sorry if this offends you) I think you are seeking.

I m sorry you’re having a difficult time flyinghandbags but I really don’t think it will help asking on here you will get as many different answers as people reading ...surely you need to contact your doctor, why wait for lockdown to be over, you can do a phone consultation and let them decide if you need medical treatment

i was sitting on the floor eating a ready meal why were you sitting on the floor? If you know getting up and down can make you feel dizzy surely a chair and table would be more useful
I do think you are not behaving very sensibly, your parents or the relative that rang would surely have carted you off to hospital or rang 111 if they thought you were more ill than normal Why are they not concerned ?
I don’t mean to sound unsympathetic but if you know you can’t afford to get up quickly (don’t sit on the floor) or to get over heated (get a fan) and need to eat regularly (perhaps ready meals aren’t the healthiest) follow those rules
To keep this from happening again
Hope tomorrow’s a better day for you

I was on the floor as it had gravy and I didn't want to spill it. I don't steadfastly refuse to go to the GP, I am frightened of large crowds and my local surgery is always full of people. X

Flyinghandbag, what do your parents think of all your disasters? I find it strange and worrying that they are not intervening.
Surely they know you better than a whole lot of anonymous grans.
If you were my child, I would be insisting that you seek medical advice and at the moment, surgeries are relatively quiet due to Covid, so they won't be full of people. The majority of appointments are being done remotely anyway.

I doubt that your surgery will be full of people now, it’s usually wait outside and then escorted to the Doctors room.
If you don’t mind me asking , how old are you? Fairly young if you are living with your parents?
I honestly think that you need to ditch the ready meals and chocolate and fizzy drinks, eat healthier and get to the Dr. to make sure you don’t have any health problems. As someone has said Gransnetters aren’t equipped to advise people on their health issues.

My parents are very worried, my mother especially. I also can't go to the doctors during lockdown as I don't drive. X

Phone the GP or ask your parents to do that.
If you won't, then please stop bothering us about it.

Stop making excuses.

There is something very strange here.

I have a feeling everyone is being taken for a ride.

Me too.
I like a bicycle ride now and again tho.