Re: [TMIC] dizziness

[Pkeene2002]

In a message dated 2/13/2006 2:07:45 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Since the end of January, I seem to have been losing ground.  I can still walk, though I use a cane more often.  I probably actually have more strength, but my energy (when I have it) doesn't last long, and I often feel week and really dizzy, even when I'm sitting.  Something doesn't feel right, but it's kind of vague.    I don't have any real pain - just the soreness under my rib cage and the irritating tingling and burning in my legs/feet - I can handle that.  Compared to many of your challenges, a little dizziness is nothing.  But  I'm concerned that I need to get back to work before too long, and I can't imagine working even 4 hours/day, the way I'm feeling.  If I have an appointment, or have to get groceries, etc., it's about all I can do in one day!  And I try to schedule things every other day, so I'm not totally wiped out.  Is this typical, or just me?  (The latter isn't new - just the dizziness is new.)   When the weakness/dizziness hits me, I have to lay down to feel better, even though perhaps just 15 minutes  before, I may have felt fairly normal.  The only meds I take is OTC Senna S.  In the hospital (9 mos ago) they started me with 6/day.  I've managed to get down to 3/day, but am wondering if taking it for so long might be affecting me this way.    Anyone have any experience with this feeling, or with Senna S, or have any suggestions?   Thanks, Sally Hi Sally, I first experienced dizziness in the rehab hospital about a week after I was hit with TM.  The nurse saw that I was about to pass out and lowered the back of my wheelchair.  My blood pressure had plummeted suddenly.  I still have low blood pressure and have to take Proamatine three times a day.  It usually goes down after I eat.  Sometimes I get very weak and have to lie down and end up taking a nap. It really zaps my energy when this happens.   Have someone to take your bp often to see if this might be your problem.  Ironically, my bp was on the high side before TM.    I hope this helps.   Hugs, Priscilla in TN         Happy valentine's day everyone!!!!!