Light headed/Passing Out

AimesLynn · April 2013

I've had 2 scenarios in the past few weeks where I become very light headed, dizzy and on the verge of passing out. Both have been early morning, about an hour after I eat breakfast and I've been sitting down both times. I've been able to get myself together before passing out...has anyone else experienced this?

thedash · April 2013

Yes this happened to me a few times as well. It doesn't seem to be any particular time of day or related to eating. Once I was hungry but the other time I had just finished eating. I also broke out in a cold sweat each time.

[Deleted User] · April 2013

Hi there, I was lurking on the second tri board- not quite there yet, but yes I have had this. About two weeks ago I actually had to go the ER (My work called EMS) because I passed out at work. My OB said that I need to make sure to keep my blood sugar up and break my meals into 6 small meals and said that it's a sign that the pregnancy is very chemically stable - or something along those lines- I don't remember his exact words but he said that it's not uncommon.

rfrazier611 · April 2013

Yup, tons, and at 26 weeks they're getting even worse. My doctor is not terrifically concerned, but I am concerned about maintaining a normal work/life schedule. It sucks!

Scubagirl79 · April 2013

It happened to me. Exactly how you described it- about an hour after breakfast. Went to the hospital- everything was fine. Dr told me to eat more protein.

PrimRoseMama · April 2013

Go down the list:

Water (hydrated)
Blood Sugar (maybe some OJ or handful of raisins)
BP (Protein: a handful of nuts, a little baybel cheese wheel or yogurt covered pretzels)

Often when I would get the dizzy spells its because I had gone a long time without one of those things. I would try to have a little bit of all of the above (yogurt covered raisins and water cover it well) every 2 or 3 hours. That keeps everything level so you don't have sudden spikes.

katiebenes · April 2013

I would mention it to the OB. I had some issues and my OB ran some blood tests and found out I was borderline anemic. So I was put on Iron for the duration of my pregnancy.

Try to keep track if certain foods are making this happen as well hope you feel better soon

mrs_chewie · May 2013

Same thing for me. It just happened yesterday, and I had to stay home from work because of it. Nothing seems to trigger it, I've been doing the small meal thing, lots of protein, tons of water, etc. My doctor isn't too concerned, which is frustrating since its taken me out of commission from work for a day at a time. This has happened four times to me so far, mostly in this past month.

jillianjigs7 · May 2013

Definitely mention it to your OB. I had that happen a lot in second tri but my health was good. They were worried about my heart - but it ended up stemming from anxiety! I was having such horrible anxiety attacks that they were reeking havoc on my body. Once I started my anxiety meds again, I was fine. Now the lightheadedness is back a little and just found out yesterday I am very anemic! Oy! Hang in there!

mjvalenz21 · May 2013

This just started with me today. My first thoughts were to drink more water. Which I did. My dizzyness still persists.I will try the snacks mentioned above. I do live in Arizona so I think part of my problem may be the heat, but still not sure. Just hope it goes away and I dont pass out.

3222w27thst · May 2013

Me but mine happens at work. I work around food and ovens and we dont have air conditioning. Its only happened once at home but we live upstairs and of course heat travels. The only thing I can suggest is drink lots of water and stay cool if its a fan or even going to the mall and walk around. You cool down and get light excercise

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