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Originally Posted by Janlaton  Ask your doc about the tilt-table test. These are early signs that turned out to be orthostatic hypotension and diabetic neuropathy of the cardiovascular system. Don't wait get it checked out. Because of the 4 yr delay in figuring out what was happening I have damage that can not be reversed!!!! |
I have been having quite a bit of dizziness lately myself. I just figured it was inner ear or something. It seems to be more when I look over my right shoulder or have my head tilted back just a bit and kind of looking overhead. It seems like being tilted with your head down would make anyone dizzy! LOL! Do you think my dizziness is something to be concerned about? If so, then I will mention it at my next check-up.
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Originally Posted by Janlaton Very scary stuff. I recently saw the cardio guy and his exact words were "4 years and you're not bed fast yet. Maybe you'll live 2 more." My heart is fine its the nerves going to it that forget to say beat heart!  |
I hate it when doctors are so blunt or blunt-sarcastic!
Did he say whether he was kidding, exaggerating or serious??? You have been very taken back by what he said!
EDITED: I just found this and I think it explains the recent increase in dizziness! I really noticed it when I was laid up with my foot injuries! I would look back over my shoulder to turn my lamp on / off and get really dizzy! I think that's all it is at this point!
Orthostatic hypotension may be caused by hypovolemia (a decreased amount of blood in the body), resulting from bleeding, the excessive use of diuretics, vasodilators, or other types of drugs, dehydration, or prolonged bed rest. It also occurs in people with anemia.
