Light Headed And Dizziness Posted: 06-28-07 00:36am
I just turned 50 and am experiencing my
first late mid-life crisis. I am light
headed 24x7. I have very soft stool to
diarrhea. My heart rate is 60/minute. And
my BP is 120/68 (just took it). I am
exhausted most the time; I sleep 2 to 3
hours then awake for 4 to 5 hours and then
sleep again for 2 -3 hours and go all day
hovering on low gear.
First I thought it was not enough water.
But that is not the case, I drink enough.
Then I thought it was because I was
drinking coffee so I quit but that did not
help.
I am attending school so everything in
that department is fun and exciting. I
have no problems studying but focus is not
as strong as it used to be. My neck and
shoulders are tighter than should be but
they are not causing major pains.
Oh, also loss of appetite. Use to be a pig
but now not even hungry. Am almost 6 feet
and about 190 pounds. No real exercise
program...just walking my great dog.
No numbness or tingling down arms, hands
or legs. No lower back pains, no stabbing
pains behind (at shoulder). Nothing
spelling heart problems.
Will see MD in about 3 weeks. HMO is
booked solid
Thanks.
Natcire
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metalcrystal
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 11 Apr 2007 Posts: 112 Location: most boring state, USA,
Re: Light Headed And Dizziness Posted: 06-28-07 19:36pm
Hello Natcire. School can cause a lot of
stress. Even good stress. The tightness in
your neck area can throw off your balance,
and cause a light headed feeling. A lot of
physical changes occur to us in our
fifties, sleep problems are so common. Try
some Melatonin, it is a natural hormone
you can buy in the health food store. Of
course it is good to get checked out, but
not sleeping well can make us feel bad!
