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Nausea, Dizziness, Black Outs, Headaches. History Of Lupus. Causes For Symptoms?
Hi I have had nausea and left mid lower side pain. Now I in the past two days I have had the feeling of dizziness and when I get out of bed or just stand up everything goes black for a few seconds. I have had headaches for awhile now which I do see a doctor for this. I do have Lupus just so you know. I do have a doctors appointment soon but is along way I need an answer now or an idea. Thank you
Mon, 15 Jul 2013
Hello,
The history is very typical of Postural hypotension.
Your blood pressure drops suddenly while standing and this is causing dizziness and blackouts.
Your need to record you blood pressure standing, sitting and lying position.
More than 20 mmHg difference in the systolic pressure is suggestive of Postural hypotension.
In that case do the stand up suddenly from the bed.
First sit and come to the edge of the bed and stand up slowly.
Do consult your doctor for more information.
The history is very typical of Postural hypotension.
Your blood pressure drops suddenly while standing and this is causing dizziness and blackouts.
Your need to record you blood pressure standing, sitting and lying position.
More than 20 mmHg difference in the systolic pressure is suggestive of Postural hypotension.
In that case do the stand up suddenly from the bed.
First sit and come to the edge of the bed and stand up slowly.
Do consult your doctor for more information.
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