Hi Doc Lately When I Get From Sleeping , If

Posted on Sat, 11 Apr 2020

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Question : Hi Doc Lately when I get from sleeping , if I get out of bed fast, my head feels heavy and a headache sometimes, the headache disappears fast after a couple of minutes. I am taking BP medicine ( Ramipril 10mg ) and the BP is controlled. Any opinion here why I feel this way in the morning? Thanks and hope you are safe. Regards Aryeh

Answered by Dr. Bhanu Partap (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly refer to the detailed answer below

Detailed Answer:
Hello

After going through the medical query raised by you I can understand your concern and I would like to tell you that the symptoms which you are experiencing in the morning it’s most likely because of the postural change just like it happens in postural hypotension when the patient suddenly wakes up and get out of bed there is a change in haemodynamics which can lead to these type of symptoms.

So the simple solution to this is take at least 2-3 mins in bed after waking up. Sit up first then slowly put your feet down in floor wait for a min and then get up. This will most likely relieve you from your symptoms and keep yourself hydrated throughout the day.

Kind Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Bhanu Partap (27 minutes later)

checked BP and was normal 128/79

Answered by Dr. Bhanu Partap (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
That’s good

Detailed Answer:
Then it suggest the symptoms are just because of sudden change in posture. Just follow the advice and you will be relieved.

Kind Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng