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Members connected over whether fatigue can cause lightheadedness when bending over, with many sharing that fatigue combined with dehydration... Read more
yes I experience this and I know I need to hydrate to try and counteract the disregulation in my body at that particular time
Take your BP when you feel this way. I have orthostatic hypotension. It will hit someone from bending over, other times up to a few minutes after I stand up from a reclined or seated position.
I keep well hydrated and make sure I get enough electrolytes, especially sodium. I add a capful of BodyBio E-lyte to one of my morning drinks especially in summer.
If you don’t have CKD the general advice is to drink 1/2 your body weight in ounces. For example for someone 135 lbs that would be 67.5 ounces.
Please drink more water, Teresa, especially in this incredibly hot summer we're having across the country.
Yes, fatigue and changes in position (like bending over) can cause lightheadedness or a "head rush" sensation. This feeling is often related to changes in blood pressure when you change positions quickly.
To help prevent this
- Move slowly when changing positions
- Stay well hydrated
- Take breaks when you're feeling Show Full Answer
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