F/U Lightheaded post (more updates)

IkesHawaiian06

I called this morning. My OB is out of the office this morning, probably delivering a baby. But a nurse called me back and basically said that it's totally normal. I honestly don't feel like it's all that common to be sitting and feel like you're going to black out, but whatever. She told me to eat more iron-rich and protein-rich foods, more frequently and drink OJ with them because the Vitamin C helps your body absorb the iron/protein.

She also said that since my OB hadn't signed off on any of my results, she couldn't discuss them with me. I hope this means that they ran my tests last night and I should know whether I am actually anemic or I need to come in for more testing for GD. I wouldn't care at this point, I just want some answers. I've heard women say they were lightheaded, but nobody seems to think this is normal. I cry five or six times a day because I feel so awful! Thank goodness my husband is on vacation this week and is taking care of me!

I'm at Urgent Care now. My tests came back great, so my OB office referred me to my primary care. He's unavailable today so they said that I should head to urgent care. Glad someone realizes this feeling isn't normal. They got me right back. Hopefully this will give me some answers. Thanks for the good thoughts!

dawnies79

I'm so sorry you don't feel well, K.  Hopefully you will get answers when your OB is back.

ttgcole

Since you are feeling so awful I would just go to the L&D and "force" them to get to the bottom of it.  It's easy for the RN and OB to sit back and say it's normal, they aren't having to live with it.

angieez

Sorry you are feeling this way. I hope you get some answers and start feeling better soon.

MrsKatie

I am so happy you ended up going to urgent care! I read the post as I was going to lunch and forgot to comment - please let us know what happens!

IkesHawaiian06

Apparently it's Vertigo. It's quite unpleasant and the test they did made me super queasy. I had to lie back with my head a little lower than the hospital bed, and I thought I was going to pass out. And then throw up.

I'm on a motion sickness medicine that's supposed to help with the dizziness. And I have stretches they want me to attempt. The doctor said that it might be too much for me to do with my big pregnant belly :-) Hopefully it'll go away soon!