Woozy in morning after sleeping on left side

[JazzMan42]

Been on Lupron/prednisone/zytiga since November 2018. Side effects have been manageable but lately a new symptom. If I have slept on my left side, When I get up I have been feeling woozy and it lasts for several hours. Strangely, it does not happen when I sleep on my right side. My other meds are atorvastatin, tamsulosin, carvedilol, baby aspirin, 6 month Prolia, and calcium, D3, and magnesium supplements (I sound like a walking pharmacy).

I would like to believe it is caused by the meds rather than something more serious, but has anyone had a similar situation? I will speak to my GP on Monday. My other question is this in the domain of my GP, my MO, my cardiologist, or all of them? Thanks for the collective wisdom and experience of my brother warriors.

[westof]

Hmm... I've been on the same cocktail for a year (no problems yet).

I always sleep on the left (while my wife sleeps on her right, Hmm...).

Do mention it to your GP.

Or, maybe you just might need a new mattress!

Best

[JazzMan42 in reply to westof]

Thanks!

[Kaliber in reply to JazzMan42]

I told my doctor ... dr benny boombah .... I got woozy when I slep on my left side .....

He said .... “ sleep on your right side “ !! Ratt-ta-tatt.

😂😂😂

Definitely talk it over with your medical crew, tho.

[Kaliber in reply to Kaliber]

I told my doctor .... dr Benny boombah ..... I got woozy when I slep on my right side ..... What should I take for it ???

He said “ try taking a dime for it first “ !!! Ratt-ta-tatt.

🤪🤪🤪🤪

[westof in reply to Kaliber]

Hmm... Brother K, you live on the west coast and I'm on the east.

My doctor is Barry Boombah!

Coincidence or just inept brothers??

Best

[Kaliber in reply to westof]

Sounds berry berry suspicious to me yayahahahaya.

😂😂😂

[Danielgreer in reply to Kaliber]

Are they related to Dr. Vinnie boombatz?

[Kaliber in reply to Danielgreer]

That’s the one brother ... you know ... Lupron Fog and all yayahahahaya 👍👍👍👍

[westof in reply to Danielgreer]

I think you nailed it Dan. Wasn't Vinnie, Rodney Dangerfield's Doc?

[Danielgreer in reply to westof]

Hey Westof, Yes, he was. He was so hilarious!!! My favorite: the doctor told me I had one week to live and I asked him for a second opinion and he said okay, you’re ugly too 😆! So many other good ones too!

[Kaliber in reply to westof]

Yayahahahaya my man Rodney it is ... he had a great talent that I liked a lot . I liked Rip Taylor , different but entertaining too. I’m just plagiarizing the greats yayahahahaya.

😂😂😂

[Doseydoe]

Hi Jazzman, I like the brother warrior quip. I don't know about what may be causing your discomfort but maybe worthwhile getting your kidneys checked. I say this as my PC mastisized into my bladder and closed off my left ureter. Thought's and prayers for you 😎

[Hidden in reply to Doseydoe]

Im sorry to hear it Doseydoe . Pc closed down me and put me in k failure. I had a foley and tubes then stints for a total of almost two years. I came out of that hell. I wish you the same . Good luck on it all .👍

[Hidden]

I’m not on lupron anymore . I take a pill adt that drives dizziness and nausea each and every morning for five years . Ouch . I also take prolia and many nutrients. Ginger and canaby products help me with these symptoms. Take care 😎

[timotur]

I would check to be sure it's not circulation related because the heart is nearer to the left side, and may have more resistance and be less efficient when laying on your left side. I can't lay on my left side, because I can feel my heartbeat strongly. It could also be caused by fluid buildup in the lymph system as peripheral edema is a known side-effect of Lupron. Oddly I have swelling in my right ankle only when I sit for long periods.

[JazzMan42 in reply to timotur]

Sounds like a possible cause as I do have edema. I have just started wearing compression socks during the day and hope that gives some relief. Last night I stayed on my right side and did not wake up woozy. Still looking for medical advice on this symptom.

[Hidden]

I would start with Cardiologist. To me, it sounds like a vascular restriction; however sound medical advice from a specialist is in order.

GD

[Hidden]

I am prone to atrial fibrillation episodes and I found that sleeping on my left side could trigger an episode. The next time this happens feel your pulse -- is it strong and regular or erratic? I've also recently discovered that vit D3 increases my a-fib occurences -- I had to stop taking it.

[Sun1115 in reply to Hidden]

I had the same thing . In my case it was back cervical problems from a fall . Got Cervical back fusion and it went away . Maybe a MRI on upper back .

[JazzMan42 in reply to Sun1115]

I did have a fall in December so I should check on a back MRI.

[JazzMan42 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks, I'll check with my docs as to the D3 and the atrial fib.

[Hotrod65]

Maybe consider an ENT?, Inner Ear issue?, Fluid buildup, have any nasal connection?, Vertigo causing the woozy?, Had this before and have a glass of orange juice first getting up helped me.

[Fanger1]

Benign Positional Vertigo (BPV) is a possibility. Please consult with an ENT doctor to check.

[JazzMan42 in reply to Fanger1]

Thanks, will do.