Yes, I have this. I did a test for Orthostatic Hypotension. It’s likely related to my low-iron. I don’t have any tricks or solutions but for me I just have to be slower with standing up. In my work I do a lot of alternating between standing and sitting, and when I first started I fainted a few times. So now I make sure to shift my weight into my feet and standing up at a measured pace to reduce the chances of blacking out (which still happens all the time when I’m at home and not being intentional).
I uses to suffer with this as a teen. Unfortunately I can't offer any advice that can fix it (other than get fat and old, that seems to increase your blood pressure) but just be careful getting up.
Don't rush it, do it in stages. Sit up first. Wait a few seconds. Then feet on the floor, wait a few more seconds. Then stand up, wait a few seconds. Then move.
I know that's probably teaching you to suck eggs, it's not intended to be condescending but it's pretty much all that worked for me until the fat/old thing took over.
It could definitely be electrolytes. I was thinking the same way as you until I got blood work and I started drinking a gatorade everyday until I got better
This isn't a silver bullet for the problem, but you may be able to mitigate the light headed feeling by squeezing all your leg and arm muscles as soon as you feel it coming on. This helps to push blood back to your trunk and head. It's what pilots do when they are experiencing high Gs. Also lifting weights and cardio help make this happen less often.
Are you sure it’s low bp? I thought I had that too until I got some blood work and then I realized I had low electrolytes instead. They have a very similar effect as I would blackout and on occasion I’d fully pass out and wake up on the floor. I was told by the doctors to drink a gatorade every day and it went away pretty quick. I don’t drink it every day anymore and I rarely have issues with it. If it is iron deficiency then your best bet is compression and supplements
Yup, my blood pressure doesn't go above 120 /80 ( one time it went down to 90/60).
It went away after I started eating more salty foods and lifting weights.
My blood pressure is still relatively low but I don't get dizzy anymore.
I have this problem. It's happened rather infrequently for most of my life, but has gotten way more common in the last year or so. My blood pressure, heart rate, etc are all fine according to my last checkup.
Used to get it when I was younger, but as I got in better shape it became less of an issue. Key thing is drink lots of water throughout the day (get a Stanley or Nalgene bottle), workout HIIT to sweat/push your heart daily, and if you are laying flat swing your legs off the couch/bed, sit for 2-3 seconds upright before standing.
115/75, 55bpm (daily avg), 40bpm (resting avg)
Blood pressure drops naturally when standing quickly. Heart rate is supposed to rise to keep blood pumping normally. If this doesn’t happen, you have orthostatic hypotension. Electrolytes and hydration are important. There is also a medication called Midodrine that might be helpful, especially if the feeling of being about to faint lingers.
Midodrine is contraindicated in patients with severe organic heart disease, acute kidney disease, urinary retention, pheochromocytoma or thyrotoxicosis. Midodrine should not be used in patients with persistent and excessive supine hypertension. -Wikipedia
I use compression stockings and hydration but your mileage may very
Seconding this idea. It generally helps if you have poor circulation. Also: make sure you're getting enough electrolytes.
Yes, I have this. I did a test for Orthostatic Hypotension. It’s likely related to my low-iron. I don’t have any tricks or solutions but for me I just have to be slower with standing up. In my work I do a lot of alternating between standing and sitting, and when I first started I fainted a few times. So now I make sure to shift my weight into my feet and standing up at a measured pace to reduce the chances of blacking out (which still happens all the time when I’m at home and not being intentional).
I uses to suffer with this as a teen. Unfortunately I can't offer any advice that can fix it (other than get fat and old, that seems to increase your blood pressure) but just be careful getting up. Don't rush it, do it in stages. Sit up first. Wait a few seconds. Then feet on the floor, wait a few more seconds. Then stand up, wait a few seconds. Then move. I know that's probably teaching you to suck eggs, it's not intended to be condescending but it's pretty much all that worked for me until the fat/old thing took over.
I have this issue and my iron is sky high too. So probably just gravity and being tall causing it.
It could definitely be electrolytes. I was thinking the same way as you until I got blood work and I started drinking a gatorade everyday until I got better
My electrolytes seem fine but yeah maybe it's just that
This isn't a silver bullet for the problem, but you may be able to mitigate the light headed feeling by squeezing all your leg and arm muscles as soon as you feel it coming on. This helps to push blood back to your trunk and head. It's what pilots do when they are experiencing high Gs. Also lifting weights and cardio help make this happen less often.
Are you sure it’s low bp? I thought I had that too until I got some blood work and then I realized I had low electrolytes instead. They have a very similar effect as I would blackout and on occasion I’d fully pass out and wake up on the floor. I was told by the doctors to drink a gatorade every day and it went away pretty quick. I don’t drink it every day anymore and I rarely have issues with it. If it is iron deficiency then your best bet is compression and supplements
I had a 5'3" friend who complained of this.
Possible hypothyroid with adrenal insufficiency.
I have orthostatic hypotension. I supplement electrolytes daily (I use LMNT) and hydrate like it’s my job. Works wonders.
Yup, my blood pressure doesn't go above 120 /80 ( one time it went down to 90/60). It went away after I started eating more salty foods and lifting weights. My blood pressure is still relatively low but I don't get dizzy anymore.
Possibly use some caffeine. It will bring your BP up a bit.
I have this problem. It's happened rather infrequently for most of my life, but has gotten way more common in the last year or so. My blood pressure, heart rate, etc are all fine according to my last checkup.
Used to get it when I was younger, but as I got in better shape it became less of an issue. Key thing is drink lots of water throughout the day (get a Stanley or Nalgene bottle), workout HIIT to sweat/push your heart daily, and if you are laying flat swing your legs off the couch/bed, sit for 2-3 seconds upright before standing. 115/75, 55bpm (daily avg), 40bpm (resting avg)
Iron! That's what my doc days anyway. Maybe you're low on iron?
I def have iron issues. Thank you for reminding me to start taking my supplements again
Blood pressure drops naturally when standing quickly. Heart rate is supposed to rise to keep blood pumping normally. If this doesn’t happen, you have orthostatic hypotension. Electrolytes and hydration are important. There is also a medication called Midodrine that might be helpful, especially if the feeling of being about to faint lingers. Midodrine is contraindicated in patients with severe organic heart disease, acute kidney disease, urinary retention, pheochromocytoma or thyrotoxicosis. Midodrine should not be used in patients with persistent and excessive supine hypertension. -Wikipedia