Seeing Stars

[austinluck21]

Hey, two times this week while at the gym after I go to bend over and grab a drink of water when i stand straight up again stars flash my eyes for like 5-10 second. Something to be worried about?

[Agora1]

Hi austinluck, Are you working out with weights? I get the flashing stars every so often which last about 10 min. My doctor once told me it was an ocular migraine.

Yours is so short term 5-10 seconds. I feel it has something to do with possible blood pressure change but it would be best to have checked out especially if it is something new. It probably is nothing but before you anxiety makes it something, check it out.

[OakTreeBlossom]

Also, are you eating right? Lots of green veg helps you produce iron and blood and low blood pressure can give you this symptom after bending down. You can check your blood pressure at the GP x

[Bramwell]

Very common. You may also feel slightly faint. I've had it many times in the gym and in very hot weather if I jump up quickly from squatting.

You're hot and your blood is thin so when you straighten fast the blood momentary rushes from your head.

[SteveSparks]

Blood flow, hydration typical...from my experience same. 70 and still standing!

[Gambit62]

What you describe sounds like postural hypotension - it's quite natural - blood pressure temporarily dropping as you have moved to a more vertical position.

Try to avoid straightening up quickly and that should resolve the problem

[Agora1 in reply to Gambit62]

My thoughts too....