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Dizziness & Blackouts

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Perth, AU

I have recently suffered from dizziness, to the point the other day where I thought I was going to pass out & I was driving. It's like a black wave overtook my brain. I actually went to hospital to check for brain / heart issues - none found. I told them I have fibro, they weren't very interested & finally released me with a diagnosis of low blood pressure due to my IF diet. My blood pressure has always been low & I have been on the IF diet for 2 months with no adverse side effects. I did… read more

January 22, 2019
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A MyFibroTeam Member

Hi every one,
It's been a minute! I resolved the vertigo by quitting the biodentical hormones. Vertigo disappeared. Went back to the hormone specialist who prescribed new hormones, which gave me more side effects. Not going back there again. I have reverted to my regular HRT. I"m happy with it, and after spending huge $ on hormone specialist i am disappointed it was so ineffective and no one accepted that hormones can cause dizziness. Grrrr.
Once again so called medical experts not listening and not helping.
I basically went to get assistance with my slow metabolism, after finding out my testosterone is non existent, would they give me any? No.
I give up. I will just have to be happy with this heavier weight. 25% BMI not optimal, but not terrible. On on ladies.
Hope you are all well
GD

March 1, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

Don’t let them tell you it’s nothing. Have you ever had Vertigo? It can be one of the side effects of fibro. Extreme fatigue & stress tend to bring it on.

I’m no doctor, but i’ve Had Vertigo several times & what you’re experiencing sounds like it.

It’s a problem with the inner ear. There are exercises for it. You should google it and see if you can find them.

Doing them brings on a bad episode, but doesn’t last long. Often, you feel much better after doing them.

January 23, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

Hi..I have suffered from those "spells" while driving...I was told the usual and was passed off. I have had the Eply maneuver as well...go VERY slow doing it should take you approx. 5 full minutes to perform. I have been having the dizziness around the same length as my pain but my doc. Hasn't jumped to make any connections. I cant take HRT due to DVTs in the past. I am also alergic to all opioids so CBD oil is my go-to. .that and Gabapentin ...which....causes dizziness...lol
Hope you feel go enough to drive soon!

January 23, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

I gained 80 lbs on Abilify!! I will never take it again. Lost 64 lbs. So far! It is coming Right off since switching to Rexulti.

July 18, 2023
A MyFibroTeam Member

I get dizzy spells when I'm fatigued. If I keep my head still I'm OK.

March 3, 2019

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