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Dover, NJ

I get up to walk around and do it slowly but it still happens to me. I don’t know why or how. I recently saw a cardiologist abc he put me on a blood pressure medication but it’s part of fibromyalgia. Does anyone else have this too? If so what do you do for it. I don’t want to keep taking pills I don’t need. Thnx.
God bless!

January 12, 2023
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Members confirmed that dizziness and feeling faint are common experiences with fibromyalgia, with many describing similar symptoms including... Read more

Members confirmed that dizziness and feeling faint are common experiences with fibromyalgia, with many describing similar symptoms including orthostatic hypotension, headaches, neck pain, and sudden episodes requiring them to sit or lie down quickly. Several members shared practical strategies that have helped, including staying well-hydrated with electrolyte drinks like Propel, using mobility aids such as walkers for safety, working closely with cardiologists to rule out heart issues, and finding the right medication combination through trial and error. A recurring theme was the connection between fibromyalgia and autonomic dysfunction, with one member urging others experiencing these symptoms to request a tilt table test and seek out knowledgeable specialists who understand dysautonomia and orthostatic intolerance.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I have had Fibromyalgia for over 34 years. I was put on Cymbalta and Tramadol for the pain and Xanax for the anxiety.
This kept me working and almost normal until I developed dysautonomia at 57. I really think that Fibro is an autonomic dysfunction. I could not find a neurologist in Memphis that even knew anything about dysautonomia.
I started researching my symptoms and ask the neurologist I went to, to order a Tilt Table Test and lo and behold It showed dysautonomia. They can give you different medications to raise your blood pressure but none of those helped and I had a lot of side affects. I had to quit a job in an industry where I had worked almost 40 years due to brain fog,headaches, orthostatic hypotension, fatigue, body aches and pains. I was already having some of these
Symptoms from Fibro so I didn’t realize that the bottom was about to fall out from under me over night. I think I had a adrenal function collapse. The doctors never even mentioned this and I still don’t know if that happened, but I spent 6 mos mostly in bed. Anyone with Orthostatic Hypotension or orthostatic intolerance should see a qualified cardiologist.

January 18, 2023
A MyFibroTeam Member

vasovagal syncope symtoms, very strange and very real😒 no fun!

March 10
A MyFibroTeam Member

Hi there lovely I’ve been feeling off colour lately quite a bit Headaches Dizziness Aches and Pains all over and my legs have been hurting a lot especially my left leg around my ankle and back part of the lower leg even finding it hard to walk sometimes and the worse part is can’t even get into see my doctor so I’m trying to find a new one that bulk bills which is very hard these days and I thought it was Fibromyalgia related but some of my symptoms have me worried as I’m already taking medication for Blood pressure and Cholesterol and also on Aspirin so my answer to your question is it could be but just keep an eye on it and if gets worse see your doctor ok Take Care 💕💕

January 12, 2023
A MyFibroTeam Member

I've felt that way when getting dizzy alot. I have found having a couple waters w an electrolyte like propel sugar free in it helps

September 16, 2023
A MyFibroTeam Member

Irishwife, sorry I misunderstood. I would still talk to your dr. Headaches and low blood pressure can be part of fibro.

January 13, 2023

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