Dizzy and lightheaded?!
Question: Dizzy and lightheaded?
Yesterday I had a relaxing day of doing nothing. I sat on the couch and just relaxed in front of the tv. Then, at about 6 pm, I got this sudden bout of extreme dizziness. Since then, I keep feeling a little lightheaded and it might just be my nerves from the sudden dizziness, but I just want to know if anyone has had this?
I even went to take a pregnancy test, in case, but it was negative.
Help!
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What have you had to eat since yesterday morning? Do you take any vitamins or supplements? There's not really enough information here to help.
Add: Are you still experiencing problems? I get the feeling that you were lightheaded and dizzy due to a lack of protein. Do you eat plenty of protein, usually? Beans are protein, but red meat or spinach is necessary. Anemia can come from a lack of iron and protein in the diet, and dizziness and a feeling of being lightheaded and weak are the most common symptoms. In the future, try having protein with breakfast. Make yourself some scrambled eggs or an omelet. Your body works best when it has a big breakfast, complete with carbs and protein, a moderate lunch, and a moderate/small dinner. Starting an iron supplement may help.
If you have a decent diet and are still having issues, you may be coming down with a fever or you may have some other nutrient deficiency. If the problem persists for more than a day or two, see a doctor.