Dizzy

**Dumpy** · 06-14-2009, 10:26 AM

I haven't responded in any of the discussions since I joined the group because I seem to be trying to keep up reading all of the threads and have gained a lot from all of you. Andrew I want say that I really appreciate this site. It is a lot of comfort to all of us.
I was diagnoised with WG in Feb. 08 and have done well with my recovery. I am stiil on 150 mg Immuran and 7.5 mg pred. every other day now and everything has been going well until about a month ago I had a spell where I got a dizzy, it was a sort of tingle feeling in my head (zone out as the nurse said) It only lasted for 30 to 45 seconds the first time and went away then about 45 min. later it happened again but it did it 3 times in a row within about a 15 min span and after that it happen again 4 days later. It really scared me and I went to my GP and he sent me to my cardiologist and to see a neurologist. They have done Echo's, EEG,EKG,Nuclear Stress and put a monitor on me for 24 hours and have not found anything. After my last doctors I thought maybe it was just something that happened and went away because they have not had any explanations with the exception that my GP noticed that my blood was slightly enemic and put me on some folic acid and B-12. I really thought it was gone then 2 days ago I had another one that lasted for a short while but the bad part is that I actually black out for a short time.
Just scared and looking for some answers. I have an appointment with my cardiologist in 2 days. I just don't which doctor to go see if he doesn't have any answers.
Once again you guys don't stop because I sure enjoy reading about the rabbits and kangaroo's

**andrew** · 06-14-2009, 11:45 AM

Andrew I want say that I really appreciate this site. It is a lot of comfort to all of us.

Glad you're getting help form the site. Always good to see!

I think Pred can cause dizziness but not at that dosage I would think. Is your BP stable? Sudden drops or rises in your BP can cause dizziness too. The blacking out worries me. Would love to hear what the cardiologist says.

Did you have a dizzy spell when you were on the monitor? If not, they might want to try it again until you do.

Take it a step at a time and see what the cardiologist says. We can all put our heads together after that and see what we can suggest as your next course of action unless 1) your cardiologist has an idea and 2) someone else can suggest something now.

**crackers** · 06-14-2009, 11:49 AM

hi dumpy.you're not on your own when it comes to the dizziness.for the last few weeks i have also experienced dizziness but only when i stand up.i also blacked out but only the once.i have had my blood pressure checked sitting and standing up but there was little difference.i mentioned it to the nurse at my doctors and she put it down to the meds i am on.i'm not so sure and will bring it up with my rheumy next week.i will let you know what she says.
john.

**Sangye** · 06-14-2009, 11:56 AM

How scary for you!

I'm have some questions :
1) Have they done a brain MRI?
2) Are your docs Wegs specialists?
3) Are you certain that you black out (does someone witnesses it) or do you just feel like you black out? (I'm not doubting you--there's a difference between the two)
4) Are you on any other drugs?
5) Do you have any other symptoms at the time-- eg, can you tell it's going to happen, nausea, sweating, weakness, racing heart

(Rabbits and kangaroos-- hey, don't encourage us....

)

**Sangye** · 06-14-2009, 11:58 AM

John-- that type of dizziness is most likely due to wiped out adrenals. (Adrenals help regulate blood pressure with positional changes) Stand up slowly and hold onto something when you do!

**crackers** · 06-14-2009, 12:04 PM

thanks sangye.what do you mean by "wiped out " and what can cause that.
john.

**andrew** · 06-14-2009, 12:09 PM

Wiped Out (Adj. 'wyp't owt'): buggered, totalled, all bollocksed up, maggoted, screwed, broken, gone, sctonkered, smashed, stuffed, bereft of life, pushin' up the daisies, singing with the choir invisible, snuffed it.

Sorry. Couldn't resist.