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Dizziness When Sitting Up. Taking Valium. Thoughts?
For about a month now I ve been getting dizzy spells while sitting up from waking up in the am. They are also present when I turn in bed. It s beginning to really frighten me. Thoughts? I went to the doctors and was put on valium to help, but can t really take it as I have to drive my kids to school. Please help. I m a 32 year old female. I m slightly overweight , but am healthy otherwise... Thanks
Mon, 30 Sep 2013
Hi,
What you are describing appears to be postural hypotension, in which sudden sitting/getting up from supine position causes low blood pressure and makes you feel dizzy. Valium is not likely to help. Take lots of fluids. Avoid sudden changes in posture and make slow movements so that the body can adjust the blood flow. Some medicines can cause this as a side effect, so ask your doctor to evaluate for you for all possible causes.
Hope you find this helpful. Best wishes.
What you are describing appears to be postural hypotension, in which sudden sitting/getting up from supine position causes low blood pressure and makes you feel dizzy. Valium is not likely to help. Take lots of fluids. Avoid sudden changes in posture and make slow movements so that the body can adjust the blood flow. Some medicines can cause this as a side effect, so ask your doctor to evaluate for you for all possible causes.
Hope you find this helpful. Best wishes.
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