Tired and Dizzy

[screamtobeheard]

I'm tired all the time no matter how much I sleep and I get dizzy a lot when I stand up and also when I'm just standing there. Would that be due to like hormones or something? Because it's really starting to bug me. :/

[jocalderone]

i have the same problem and ive spoke to like 3 doctors about it. all they told me is that it is "orthostatic hypotension" which means low blood pressure when u stand up. they couldnt tell me what was causing it.

[screamtobeheard]

Hmm. Then you understand how irritating it is. :/ Do your fingers/toes get really cold or numb sometimes too? I think it might be linked..

[Katrina]

Quality of sleep is probably as important as quantity.
It could be that your sleep pattern is very light and that you are not getting enough deep sleep.
Also lots of conditions can interfere with sleep and daytime energy levels:


Anxiety or depression are some of the more common influences that need to be considered, particularly if anxiety is in your nature.
There are also many physical problems, from anemia to hormonal problems, that can cause daytime fatigue.
Quality of sleep can be compromised by snoring and problems with your breathing while asleep which may effect your sleep and therefore lead to tiredness in the morning.
Medication such as beta-blockers, and in particular propranolol, are capable of causing both disturbed sleep and daytime fatigue.

It also has to be said that chronic fatigue sometimes occurs without any obvious underlying cause found on investigation. In such cases, an approach that combines cognitive therapy and a graduated supervised program of exercise has been shown to be beneficial.
You need to discuss this with a nurse or doctor who knows a little more about your past medical history. You may be asked to have some routine blood and urine tests.

[screamtobeheard]

Oh sounds like fun. :/ That helps a lot though. Thanks for your input.:)