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Sudden Inability To Step Forward In The Morning For 3 Days, Could Step Backwards. No Dizziness. Ideas?
When I got up this morning I stood up and could not take a step forward. Every time I tried I took a couple steps back, on the second try I even backed into the night stand. Third try again could not go forward. I finally on the forth try was able to step forward. What is going on. I was not dizzy or sick to my stomach like when you have vertigo. I have not had any other problems.
Help, Linda
Help, Linda
Mon, 11 Nov 2013
Hi and thanks for the query,
It is important to measure your blood pressure. Low blood pressure (hypotension) could lead to dizziness and vertigo like symptoms. Conditions like lack of specific ions in blood, hypoglycemia could have similar effects. it could be important for you to get your blood pressure check and blood glucose measured. Analyzing your diet for the past three days could also be very helpful. I suggest you get a proper review from a primary care doctor. Kind regards
It is important to measure your blood pressure. Low blood pressure (hypotension) could lead to dizziness and vertigo like symptoms. Conditions like lack of specific ions in blood, hypoglycemia could have similar effects. it could be important for you to get your blood pressure check and blood glucose measured. Analyzing your diet for the past three days could also be very helpful. I suggest you get a proper review from a primary care doctor. Kind regards
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