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Dizzy Spells.

Asked May 23, 2007, 12:51 PM — 12 Answers
I am 19 and female. I have never fainted in my life, or ever felt dizzy, not even fron standing for a while, but in the past week, there have been three incidences of having dizzy spells.

One was in class, I was standing but my knees weren't locked. ALl of a sudden, my teacher started spinning! And I had to grab the podium for balance. It was such an odd feeling. However, I hadn't eaten yet, but I never eat breakfast and that has not happened before.

Second, I was at work sitting down. I was on my lunch break, and already consumed food. Sitting down, the same thing happened. The person across from me started spinning.

I called my mom and she insisted I see a doctor, but I said I would wait to see if it happened again. Six days later, today actually, I was sitting in class and my teacher started spinning and I had to rest my head in my hands. However, the affects seemed longer, and although the spinning stopped within seconds like the other ones, I felt funny for about thrity mintues after that. I even ate a banana before class!

I am pretty healthy, I eat healthy and I go to the gym regularly. I'm not on any medication.

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May 23, 2007, 12:53 PM
Oh, and I found this on the website...

"Hyperventilation can certainly cause dizzy spells. In this case there is often a feeling of being spaced out and “not with it” Suspect this if the symptom occurs with stress."

I do tend to space out a lot in class haha.
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May 23, 2007, 12:54 PM


You need to be seen by a doctor. It is possible that you may have anemia, but only a blood test can confirm or deny that.
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May 23, 2007, 12:55 PM


[quote=piggypower]"Hyperventilation can certainly cause dizzy spells. In this case there is often a feeling of being spaced out and
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May 23, 2007, 12:57 PM
Ok, thank you!

I have never really understood anemia. I have had my blood drawn numerous times and felt fine.
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May 23, 2007, 01:04 PM


But you aren't feeling fine now. You may have iron deficient anemia, due to periods.

Having your blood drawn will test for anemia.
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May 23, 2007, 01:05 PM
Low blood sugar can also cause this. I suffered from this when I was younger even if I had eaten, and quickly learned some foods were better than others. I agree with J-9. See a doctor.
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May 23, 2007, 01:07 PM
True Angel, but she said it even occurred AFTER she ate, that is why I left that one out.
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May 23, 2007, 01:19 PM
So is anemia something that can just pop up out of no where?
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May 23, 2007, 01:21 PM
Mine would occur after eating as well. It was particular foods that really regulated it...peanut butter, oranges, etc.
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