Dizzy and spasms

[kim_anthoney]

When I stand up too fast, I usually get dizzy, sometimes to the point where I have to sit down. It's possible that I'm malnourished and I'm on a medicine that lowers my blood pressure so I'm not concerned about that. What I am concerned about now is that I've had some episodes where my muscles just started spazzing and I couldn't control them. The episodes usually were only involving my legs and occasionally my arms too, but I always had warning of a few seconds and could sit down. However, this morning I had another episode with very little warning and I didn't have time to fully sit down so ended up half sitting half falling down and the spasms were everywhere. I'm not sure 'cause I was alone at the time, but I may have passed out for a second or two at some point. What is this? I already know I have a heart condition, but that's not what's causing this. I'm just scared it's gonna happen at work or college.

[Kim2770]

If the medicine that you are on is for anxiety or depression, it can lower blood pressure and cause episodes like this. My cardiologist told me this is a chronic problem with physicians not realizing how they impact BP. Don't know if this info is pertinent or not. If it is, you have to consult a physician to get off of them. Going cold turkey can cause even more problems.

[Gemfly]

I have low Vitamin D and was anemic (still iron deficient). I believe my Vitamin B12 may be low. Dizziness and muscle issues are symptoms of the above, as well as magnesium deficiency.

[kim_anthoney]

Thanks. I just got some lab work done so hopefully that will help me figure some things out

[Gemfly]

How are you iron, ferritin, vitamin D levels?

You're sure your blood pressure is controlled properly with this medicine?

[kim_anthoney]

The medicine is not to lower my blood pressure, it's just a side effect that's common when it's used. I take calcium supplements with vitamin D, but I don't know about levels of any of those three. I haven't had problems with those levels in the past though, despite keeping a similar diet to right now.