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A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Radcliff, KY

Everytime I try to get up, walk or go up stairs I get extreemly light headed.

August 15, 2018
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Members widely confirmed that chronic lightheadedness and dizziness are common experiences with fibromyalgia, with many sharing that it... Read more

Members widely confirmed that chronic lightheadedness and dizziness are common experiences with fibromyalgia, with many sharing that it happens regardless of eating or drinking and can be severe enough to make driving unsafe. Several members connected their symptoms to low blood pressure and suggested practical strategies like drinking more water, moving slowly when standing, and researching POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) as a possible related condition. A recurring theme was the challenge of managing balance issues, frequent falls, and the scary overlap with fibro fog, with members offering prayers and encouragement to keep seeking medical answers and support.

A MyFibroTeam Member

My balance is bad always banging into things especially door ways and I cant tell you how many times I have fallen and dizzy spells all the time

August 15, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member,

This makes no sense as to "why" a medical doctor would not treat you for low blood. This is serious. Please try to find someone who will help you. Thanks. I hope you feel much better, soon.

*Drinking more water never hurts anyone, to my knowing. As long as it isn't overdone.

August 15, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

My balance has been horrible for 2yrs. On my second MRI, but what scares me now is the hundress pain and pressure. It's almost worse than the drunk walk I've been battling. Let's us know how things progress, you are in my prayers for an answer.

August 15, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I battle the dizziness/lightheaded feeling sometimes too

October 10, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes I get light-headed and it's hard for me to go upstairs because like I said my legs feel like sandbags but the more that I go it seems to get better when I walk I am also OCD and I have Graves disease so that's contribute to Something's too I get fibro fog what you said that you do get dizzy that's from that twice now I had vertigo that was a mess but I haven't had it so far in a couple of months but dizziness goes with the fibro fog I hope that helped you

August 16, 2018

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