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Dizzy and weak
03/13/12 at 03:11:43
 
Any quick remedies? I unfortunately don't have the necessary time to rest and this day is soooo nuts.. Dizziness is the biggest problem now, I'm staggering like that I'm drunk!
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Re: Dizzy and weak
Reply #1 - 03/13/12 at 04:16:19
 
I have POTS and for me its:  water, salt and potassium to get me to recover.  I used to drink gatorade (but can't anymore) but now I just add salt to EVERYTHING.  A banana can help, too but I haven't added those back into my diet yet.

Hope you feel better soon!
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Reply #2 - 03/13/12 at 12:20:41
 
I agree water water water salt salt salt. Lay flat and rest if you can
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Reply #3 - 03/14/12 at 07:13:32
 
Thank you girls! I usually salt my food a bit more and I'm always "on" water. I unfortunately didn't have enough time to rest then, but after sleeping it was all better, although not great :/
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Reply #4 - 03/15/12 at 10:25:13
 
According to my dermatologist, it takes 3 days for the MCs to replenish themselves.  In the meantime, our bodies are working hard to repair the damage.   This is what makes us feel so exhausted and run down and also explains why we remain vulnerable.   Itīs the Krebbs cycle, she says.  The ebb in our energy is a natural MC degranulator!! This is why sleep is so precious to us for when our energy levels drop, we naturally degranulate and the CYCLE keeps going!!  UGH!! Roll Eyes


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Reply #5 - 03/15/12 at 12:25:47
 
Hey Enko, when anybody complains that you're sleeping too much, just tell them that you're "following doctor's orders" !

You don't have to tell them who's doctor, do you?!  Wink
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Reply #6 - 03/15/12 at 12:40:21
 
I too try to drink constantly when I am dizzy. Salt causes intense migraines for me so I am often between a rock and a hard place. A doctor once told me that constant sips can be better than large amounts at once because it won't trigger the instant urge to empty your bladder.
It's all such a challenge. Smiley

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Reply #7 - 03/15/12 at 12:44:20
 
LOL Lisa  Grin

Hey A! Smiley
I always carry a bottle of water with me and usually sip it slowly, but when I notice that I'm having reactions that look like presyncope I take a bigger amount, at least 0,2l because that stops body from dropping BP. At least they say so.
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