Goblin Posted September 23, 2003 Report Share Posted September 23, 2003 Hello. This question is for everyone who experiences dizziness of lightheadedness. I was wondering if this symptom happens only once in a while or is constant. I experience almost constant lightheadedness and nothing seems to help. I sometimes feel like I am off balance, this only lasts for a short while. If I am watching tv, sometimes I will feel like I involuntarily move slightly, like a falling feeling. Can anybody relate to this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethansmom Posted September 23, 2003 Report Share Posted September 23, 2003 I can absolutely relate!! Lightheadedness is my main and most bothersome symptom, and has been since the beginning. I am in a state of almost constant lightheadedness, sometimes it gets worse and sometimes lightens up a little. The worst, of course, is when I am up walking around for a long time or very tired. Pro-Amatine helped with this considerably, but I am currently not taking it. I'm hoping to begin again after my next doctor's appointment to see if it improves. After I had my baby I went off all the meds, and much to my dismay I just seem to be getting worse without the Pro-Amatine . . . but I definitely understand the feeling you are describing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goblin Posted September 24, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2003 Lightheadedness is my main complaint too;) I used to have it off and on but I have had it constantly for the past 9 1/2 months. I tried Proamatine first but it made my symptoms worse. I am now taking florinef and toprol xl. I still am experiencing alot of lightheadedness. My other symptoms have lessened though. I used to have alot of palpatations and anxiety. Those are the main things that have gone away. Do you also get that falling feeling? I hate that feeling.. it is so scary. Is there anything that you have found that has made the lightheadedness better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethansmom Posted September 24, 2003 Report Share Posted September 24, 2003 I do get that falling feeling, moreso in the beginning than I do now, but sometimes I do and I think I must be going crazy!! It mainly happens when I am sitting still- with very few distractions- like in a class, a meeting, or at the dinner table. Those scenarios are difficult for me, and I wish I could find something that helped a little. The I'm-Going-To-Faint lightheadedness is a little different, and gets worse upon standing for long periods of time. I just try to make sure I get enough rest and drink plenty of water and electrolyte drinks, as well as increasing my sodium. My doc seems to think that massageing the legs several times a day is a good way to keep the blood moving, so I'll do that sometimes when it gets severe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goblin Posted September 24, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2003 I think you are describing what I am talking about. I also get it when I am sititng and not doing much. I drink plenty of fluids (lots of gatorade) and eat alot of salt, but I have not had much relief. I was already drinking alot and having alot of salt before I was sick. I will try massaging my legs.. thank you for the advice. Take care, -Stacey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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