Is it normal that i get really dizzy and lose my balance

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You know how when you stand up too fast and your vision goes dark and you lose your balance? THAT HAPPENS TO ME MULTIPLE TIMES A DAY! I'm 18, I weigh about 170 lbs, and in good health. I spend more time than I probably should sitting down but I do get up, walk around, etc, etc. I've seen a doctor about this and had blood work done that came back negative. I will admit, I'm not the best eater but I don't starve myself.

Occasionally, I'll have anxiety attacks where I'll growl or yell and then I'll be okay. This all started durring my freshman year of highschool, I stood up in math class and lost my balance. For the rest of that day, occasionally, I'd just stop in my tracks, and just fall down to the ground. Now, it happens a few times a day and usually, my vision just goes and I have to hang onto something and it just lasts a few seconds. Does this happen to anyone else? Feel free to ask questions within reason.

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  • CountessDouche
    9 years ago

    That could actually be an inner ear problem...I know it sounds really weird, but I had a series of chronic ear infections and had the same problem. Apparently, the fluid in your inner ear effects your sense of balance and that is why people get dizzy when they spin around. Weird, but true...you should see an ENT doc.

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  • seakelp
    9 years ago

    No, and I'm not a doctor. However, I would recommend that you keep talking to medical professionals because it sounds like you definitely have an untreated condition. My first guess would be anemia but since your blood work came back negative I'd keep trying to figure out what is going on.

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    • nbarrager
      9 years ago

      We thought it was anemia at first but that wasn't it. We also looked at various hormone deficiencies.

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      • seakelp
        9 years ago

        Keep trying to figure out what it is. If one doctor isn't helping, try another. You've got something that is clearly negatively affecting your life, and the only one that you can count on trying to fix that problem is you. Doctors are motivated to minimize liability for themselves, a behavior that isn't always the best for their patients. It's up to you to advocate for your own health.

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  • Avant-Garde
    9 years ago

    Do you eat a lot of sodium? Sodium can cause a high blood pressure, which can cause dizziness and fainting. Do you drink a lot of water? Dehydration, especially on a hot day, can cause dizziness and fainting.

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    • nbarrager
      9 years ago

      I probably eat more sodium than I should. But I constantly drink water. I always have a jug of water on my desk that I empty within minutes of filling it.

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