Feeling faint on standing.

[PGee]

I have had a relaxing day and thought to do the housework slowly, however whenever I went to stand up after bending down, I felt a bit faint (but didn't pass out). Took deep breaths to increase the oxygen to the blood and made sure I took little and often snacks and plenty of fluids throughout the day.

Is this another symptom of Ataxia and does anyone else have it? A bit worrying as I don't usually have this symptom.

[HarryB Administrator]

Hi PGee

The symptoms you are describing could suggest that your blood pressure is lowering when you move from a sitting to standing position-known as postural hypotension.  I would advise making an appointment with your GP to get your blood pressure checked.

In the meantime, if this continues, make sure you stand slowly from a sitting/lying position, always hold onto something when doing so and don't move off quickly.

Best wishes

Harriet

[PGee in reply to HarryB]

Thank you for sharing that advice with me Harriet.   I will share the information with the Doctor.... awaiting results of MRI so hope to see him/her soon.    Thanks again. 

[cymruralf]

HI PGee 

Agree with HarryB

I have MSA and this is one of the symptoms postural Hypotension ( basically blood pressure drops drastically) I now stand from sitting or lying down by gently standing and taking a little breather before trying to walk.

Colin

[Litty]

Very good advice but we are slow doing everything so it could easily just be getting up to quickly  and I am also very food orientated. Much better if full tummy! Having things checked though will stop the worry : )

[PGee in reply to Litty]

Dear Litty,  Thanks for your advice!  We share something in common!!!  I will get it checked though.  Thanks again.

[TELEEN]

Hi, i have ataxia and do not have those symptoms, have you had your blood pressure checked at all as posture change can cause this when your BP is low....Eileen..

[PGee in reply to TELEEN]

I had the BP checked the other month, all seemed well then.  This is new symptom so will keep notes.  Thank you.

[MBubble]

Hi PGee,

Most likely just a low blood pressure issue, have it checked with GP, but it's nothing to worry about, just uncomfortable. 

[PGee in reply to MBubble]

Thanks MBubble.  I hope so!  Had it checked the other doctor's visit and all seemed fine.

[FFNick]

Could be side affect of prescription and ataxia. Do not be surprised when GP finds nothing unusual. Have learnt to live with it. Some days less dizzy.

[PGee]

FFNick, currently not taking any prescription - will start tomorrow. I will keep notes as I am seeing the Doctor again in about 2 weeks.   Thanks.