Dizzyness

[Lizzy1898]

I have had very severe dizziness over the last 10 days ,

Is that common with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?

[Nottobad]

Sorry can't answer tha. Have you checked your 02 level as low o2 can cause dizziness also low BP.

[Lizzy1898 in reply to Nottobad]

Thanks no idea how to check my 02 level

[Nottobad in reply to Lizzy1898]

I have an pulse Oximeter I bought it from Amazon. I have COPD. And check my o2 level most days.

[Salmo]

I would not think its a common problem specific to IPF.

Really could be a number of things so contact your GP. Thing that can dizziness that you could test yourself would be blood pressure, if you have BP monitor, or low O2 levels, if you have a pulse oximeter.

If you are on Esbriet then some people report dizziness to varying extents as a side effect.

[Lizzy1898 in reply to Salmo]

Thanks Salmo, one of my blood pressure meds has been stopped now and I am feeling a lot better....thanks for your reply

[sarcoid1234]

I was prescribed 40mg of furosemide (frusemide) "water tablet" and after 2 days I became very dizzy on waking up. I stopped taking them. I was then put on 20mg and all is OK.

Christine

[mrsmummy]

I think the bottom line is that there are several diverse things that can cause dizziness and you would need to consult your doctor.

[Lizzy1898]

well it is now August 30, I am happy to say I have not had any more dizzy problems,

thanks to all who answered