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Nausea & dizziness on waking

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My 40 year old sister in law has periods of dizziness and nausea on waking. Sometimes it can last for a few hours. The other day, she actually fainted. She has had hormone and heart tests which came back normal. She has young children so I'm concerned it could happen when she's alone with them. Does anyone have any ideas on what this could be? She's quite an anxious person so I wondered if it could be a nervous condition.

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  • kellie12337
    kellie12337 Luvheart

    Posted

    It sounds like a blood pressure problem. I am a nurse and see this alot where I work. It's called orthostatic hypotension. Have her check blood pressure lying, sitting and standing and see if there is a big difference. It could also be a narrowing of a vein\artery in neck. Maybe inner ear issue too. Have her see a neurologist it may help. Good luck
    • Luvheart
      Luvheart kellie12337

      Posted

      Thanks Kellie. She has naturally low blood pressure anyway, but I get your point about the inner ear. I'll pass that on. Will also mention the neck.
    • darren56189
      darren56189 kellie12337

      Posted

      Question kellie iv not started my pysio yet ju to waitin to hear back from my doctor I started the cooksey head movement s last week after seeing specialist I had inner viral infection back April seen docs all sorts I need to do them exercise s so it can find new pathways my head is light and my eyes are off focus with it now what o want to ask is now and them I can go good couple of days with just slight systems then it will cone back on me as normal do you think by me getting out I'm kinda moving my head eyes as you would when ya out do you think it would help the process of the treatment coz I see it as if I can manage to get out I'm doin what I normally do like move me head me eyes me dodgy like ya would in every day issues thanks darren
    • kellie12337
      kellie12337 darren56189

      Posted

      Hi Darren that's good u are seeing some improvement. I would do therapy too what can it hurt to have someone else with ideas help. It's really up to u if u feel that the exercises are helping and your not in a hurry to get better. Like u have to hurry to get back to work or anything. Try the exercises and see if they work. I heard u have to do them for months to be effective but therapy is a long road too. I am glad u feel a difference. I am going to see a tmj specialist too tomorrow to make sure all my symptoms aren't related to that since I do have tmj.
    • darren56189
      darren56189 kellie12337

      Posted

      Yes like I say I can have good couple of days don't get me wrong it's still there on me but I can feel I can do stuff again to a surten point yes I will defo be doin the pyhsio soon as the doc cam sort it I was just thinking surley it is helping when I can get out etc coz I'm moving head eyes as you do when your out so surley it can't do any harm well hope not anyway I done them exercise s last week on my own and didn't feel right think I need to be with some one who knows about them I cut out caffeine chocolates drinks etc I don't smoke iv been drinking lots of water and also fresh lemon juice from fresh lemons iv heard that's good for you as well
  • kate47167
    kate47167 Luvheart

    Posted

    I have had an inner ear issue for 7 years now but would agree with the other lady. I have just been told I have mild reactive POTS my blood pressure drops on standing. I drink a bottle of water before I get out of bed, I have added salt into my food and drink 3 litres a day oh and if out for long time wear knee high socks all advice from cardiologist.

    I have never fainted but mornings can be the hardest.

    Hope this helps

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