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Super light-headed...

Talk to me about feeling like this. I'm 25 weeks and when I spoke with my OB at my appt last week, he said it's normal to feel light headed between 18-24/25 weeks. I feel like I'm going to pass out sometimes, I'm so lightheaded. I had my glucose blood draw this afternoon, so I'm hoping that it'll come back with "You're anemic, you need more iron" or something. It's so bad that I can't drive because I never know when the wave will hit and I have to make sure someone is near me to hold on to.

My mom thinks I should call my OB again and see tell him that I'm still super lightheaded and dizzy. I'm trying to eat something every hour, DH bought me iron pills to start taking, drinking as much water as my stomach and bladder can handle... I just don't know what else to try. It doesn't matter if I lie down, sit down or stand, the room spins regardless of my position. Someone tell me it'll end soon or I should see my doctor. I can't be the only one who has been through this!

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Re: Super light-headed...

  • I would call the doc tomorrow. I passed out cold while pg with W, they wanted to know if dizzyness continued, and had me off my feet the rest of the day as much as I could.  Always better to double check then wish you had.
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  • I've been light headed lately too. Your symptoms sound a lot more severe though. I second your mom's advice. I hope it gets better soon!
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  • I would call. It shouldn't be so bad you're scared to drive. How has your Bp been? Mine gets a lot lower when I'm preg. Low bp could make you feel like that too.
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    I would call. It shouldn't be so bad you're scared to drive. How has your Bp been? Mine gets a lot lower when I'm preg. Low bp could make you feel like that too.

    It's been normal. 120's over mid 70's to 80's. With Em, a low was 130/90. 

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  • I've gotten the feeling I might pass out a couple times too, this time and last time I was pg. I just lay down and drink some water for a while, then get up and eat something as so far I haven't actually passed out! I do generally have low bp, so it freaks me out!
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  • I still have problems with dizziness and seeing spots that started while I was pregnant over a year ago! I have really low blood pressure and when it drops I get really bad. I would definately call your doctor since your dizziness seems a little extreme to just be "normal". Good luck!
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