annoying symptom

I am noticing if i walk or stand for more and a couple of minutes i feel very faint and nauseous. Its very annoying and getting in the way of doing what needs to get done. I am hating that I don't get much relief sitting down either. Did you all have this? If so did it go away? This started a few days ago for me (I'm 14 wks) and I am just done with it already. I can't even stand up long enough to do dishes and my house is getting more and more disgusting. Help!

 

could be low blood pressure which dips in the 2nd trimester usually. I started taking an iron supplement when this happened and it got better although I still had moments of it throughout the 2nd trimester.

 

My first thought was blood pressure fluctuations as well. When you are pregnant there are a lot more fluids being pumped through your body, so maybe your body is adjusting to that. My second thought was hydration. Are you drinking enough water?

Either way, if you are concerned about it, it's definitely worth mentioning it to your Dr. Good Luck!

 

I did not experience this but I'm sorry you are. I would definitely call your doctor and see what is going on. :hug: :hug:

 

Could it be because you are standing up too quickly? I would think especially if you are getting up from a laying down position that it might just be that it's taking a while for the blood supply to get up to your head, and of course the babies are taking up that blood supply too. Maybe try getting up really slowly and gradually. And if you do get dizzy, try to sit down or lay down and put your feet up. Try putting them up so they are above your heart if that is possible. I also think kneeling one one knee is supposed to help with dizziness too.

 

it doesn't seem to be that unfortunately, it usually hits 5-10minutes after i've been up and about. I am going to try some of the positional things you suggested though. I do think this may just be a blook pressure thing. I have low blood pressure as it is.

 

Sounds like you're low in iron. Ask your doc for some bloodwork at next appointment and if that is the case they'll suggest iron supplements.

 

eat some steak and spinach. Steak is my best med for this issue. And it is still working.

 

he actually already gave me a prescription for iron when i saw him tuesday (iron levels were 12). I just took my first iron pill yesterday.....i will be thrilled if that makes it all go away!