Thanks to everyone for your thoughts.
I know that the hospital did check for anemia and said it was negative. My EKG and Chest X Ray was fine.
I was reading up on symptoms of Diabetes this morning and it hit me right in the face. All of my symptoms are related to diabetes. I know that it doesn't mean I have diabetes but I am pretty convinced and devastated. This morning when I got out of bed my blood sugar was 143. TOO HIGH!
I am having my doctor send me to a lab to get my testing done and I am actually ready to get it done so I can have some relief from these horrible symptoms.
Does anyone have any advice about diabetes?
Hi
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Yes, it could be postural hypotension. The blood pressure falls when you stand and causes all the symptoms that you are suffering. Dehydration, certain medications, heart problems, untreated diabetes, and nervous system disorders can all cause this. TIAs or transient ischemic attacks can also be the cause. Certain epilepsies too behave this way with temporary blackouts. Certain internal ear problems can also affect blood pressure monitoring by the body by not properly signaling a change in position. Blood pressure monitoring, tilt table test, EKG, heart echo, ambulatory blood pressure recording are all required for diagnosis.
To begin with make a conscious effort to drink fluids (not plain water but juice, lemonade, soups, herbal tea, etc), and eat at regular intervals. Normally this helps. If it does not, then you need to consult a doctor and get all the above causes ruled out.
Take care!
Well I would agree with caregiver 222 above and add that you must be sure you are eating correctly. Are you eating fresh fruit and vegetables? Getting enough magnesium, potassium calcium and vitamins.? Stay off coffee, soda drinks and alcohol as these tend to dehydrate rather than hydrate. Skim milk, water and slightly watered down fruit juice and electrolyte solutions would be helpful. Get yourself tested for diabetes. All the best.