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CubbyMama · December 2008

Do you guys ever get dizzy spells?

I never had m/s with either pg and have never gotten dizzy spells before, but I've had two in the past few weeks that just came out of nowhere. Just now, I was sitting here and had to put my head between my knees for a while because I felt like I was about to pass out. I've eaten (a ton) and my glucose test and blood pressure are normal.

I'm wondering if this is just a normal 2nd tri thing I'm forgetting (or missed out on) from last time, or what?

Bellisimo · December 2008

Yes, every single day for the past 2-3 weeks. I read somewhere what causes that but now I can't remember. Anemia maybe? All my lab work is fine and normal, so I know it's not my blood pressure or anything. I can't remember if this happened during my first preg., but I'm pretty sure it did.

belle204 · December 2008

:::butting in:::

That happened to my friend during her 2nd or 3rd trimester and it turned out she was anemic.

Bellisimo · December 2008

https://www.babyzone.com/askanexpert/dizzy-spells-during-pregnancy

Hooray2005 · December 2008

I've had dizzy spells with both pgs now - they suck! For me they were totally harmless, and I could never identify a trigger. It's worth mentioning to your OB, though, the next time you see him/her - always better for them to say "it's nothing" than to miss something

AngelaSue · December 2008

Today was the 1st time I've been dizzy this pregnancy, I don't remember the other two times. But I was dizzy pretty much from the time I got up this AM until I took a nap this afternoon when the kids napped. I felt better tonight.

AnneUCSB · December 2008

Yep, I had them a lot with #2. ?I tend to have low blood pressure and it is even lower when I am pg, so any quick movement and I would feel light-headed. ?

Baby4OT · December 2008

It's happened to me a few times during this pg, but I don't remember it from last time either. I do have low blood pressure so I think that's the culprit for me. Some triggers are when I stand up too fast or feel too hot.

jaredswife · December 2008

I dont get dizzy, but I get light-headed, maybe it is about the same thing. Usually in the morning I get shortness of breath, and lots of pressure in my chest.

CubbyMama · December 2008

Hmmm...interesting. They've never said my BP was low at any of my appointments, and I mentioned the first dizzy spell to my ob/gyn last time, but he didn't seem too concerned (maybe since it was only one). I guess even two in 3 weeks or so isn't a HUGE deal, but I'll mention it again the next time I go. Maybe it's just the way I'm sitting, or maybe I'm breathing too shallow or something silly like that!

lazysusan · December 2008

I've been getting dizzy. It's usually with quick changes in position like standing up too fast. Today DH was "dancing" with me in a circle and I got dizzy. I did a somersault at work today (pediatric physical therapist), and I was dizzy after that. I think my somersaulting days are done for awhile

Bellisimo · December 2008

Mine are similar to what you're describing. It's always when I'm sitting still and comes on out of nowhere. It's not an all day deal...just once or twice a day and lasts only a few seconds. No explanation whatsoever...blood pressure's normal, blood work's fine, no anemia yet or anything.

mamarazzi · December 2008

I've had lots of dizzy spells this time around and don't remember having them with L. I also see stars on occasion. I mentioned both to my doc and she wasn't overly concerned -- I think it has to do with all the extra blood?

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