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Added: 221 days ago.
Added by: sexymummy
Section: General.
Status: This question is Closed. (Questions will be closed after 10 days.)


okay so im not pregnant .. ive got a 5 month old child and throughout both pregnancy and now ive had low blood pressure! recently ive found myself to keep falling over and become dizzy all of a sudden. has any1 got a suggestion as to anthing else that could cause this??

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antsmom - 220 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) Talk with your family doctor. You don't want to have a dizzy spell when you are holding your little one or driving a car. You should definately get checked out.

JuliMomOf4 - 221 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) I've had this ever since my 3rd pregnancy. I wasn't anaemic at the time, but it usually is super low blood pressure brought on by anaemia. Apparently it's fairly common amongst women, my cardiologist told me that I have to be carefull when I stand up or when I look around. BUT I found that taking a multi vitamin helped dramatically! I actually AM anaemic now and because I'm on a pregnancy multi vit, my dizziness isn't so bad. Nothing worse than a tiny headspin. Whereas with number 3 and afterwards, I actually passed out onto the floor more than once. Very scary. There was no treatment for my low BP as the cardiologist could not find a cause for it. Apparently this thing I have is not uncommon. Seriously though, you should chat to your doctor about it, he/she will refer you to a specialist and you may find the cause of your dizziness. I really hope that you do as having no treatment SUCKS. My kids have all been taught to call 000 (ambulance) if "mummy hits the floor and doesn't wake up." Even worse, they've had to do it more than once.

wisfarmgirl - 221 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) You could be anemic. Have your doctor check your blood levels. I am anemic and I take an iron suppliment prescribed by my doctor. I have super low blood pressure too. I also have a hypothyroid issue, they make check your thyroid levels as well. The doctor should definitely be able to help you, no need to feel faint all the time. Good luck!