dizzyness,seeing stars

Just wondering if I'm losing it or does anyone feel this way sometimes. Had a really bad dizzy spell while I was in the shower today. I actually had to get out mid shower and lay down and then finish my shower later. Just prior to this the veins in my hands started throbbing and felt like they would pop right out! Could this be a blood pressure thing? My blood pressure is usually really low. It was 97/59 last appt. Any ideas would be really appreciated. Thanks, Jen

 

How far along are you? I have had that feeling and my Dr. couldn't tell me for sure what it was, but her guess was that I was either dehydrated or I hadn't taken my iron. I would call your Dr.'s office and ask if I were you. My Dr. gave me those suggestions, then scheduled me for some blood work to test if I'm anemic.

 

I think it could be a blood pressure thing, or maybe a blood sugar thing? I would call my doc and ask for recommendations.

 

That is totally normal with low blood pressure. I have very low BP, too! I see stars when I am pregnant and when I am not pregnant. When you are pregnant the blood flow is even slower to your brain because it is feeding the babies' brains first. So, you will see even more stars when you are pregnant. Just try to keep your head above your heart and get up slowly.

Good job on your low BP!!!!

jen

 

I passed out a few times with my first and second pregnancies, and also have low blood pressure. My doc said it was a combination of low blood pressure and low blood sugar. Drink some orange juice and lie down on your left side when you are feeling that way. Also make sure you are drinking plenty of water. :hug99:

 

I got put in the hospital for passing out . Seeing stars and needing lying down right now was how I felt alot. Always listen to that feeling it tends to be a warning, if I did not listen I fell. At the hospital the doctor said not to cut any salt out, if I wanted something salty to eat it. It was helping keep my B/P up. Also not to stand to long, stand slowly, and don't let your self overheat. Good luck it has helped me a lot. Katherine

 

Thanks everyone for your responses! I figured it must be some sort of blood pressure thing. I'm just over 28 weeks so I guess I'm bound to get all sorts of weird things at this point in the game. Dh is a nurse and said I should probably have my bp checked anyways so I'll do that tomorrow. Thanks, Jen

 

Im 12 weeks along and having thes same thing. My blood pressure has been staying really low, which is abnormal for me. But ive always had low blood sugar. My heart will start to beat out of my chest it feels like and well its a horrible feeling when it happens....But theres been times when i have actually passed out. Sometimes im out for a while or dont remember for a while afterwards. My ob has scheduled me for ekgs and all. Then depending on those results onto other exams.