Lightheadedness

[bobbinbrown]

I have been suffering from lightheadedness,feelings of being off balance and queasiness for a couple of years.Is it possible that it is related to being diabetic.My GP didn't seem to think so.I wonder if anyone else has experienced this?

 

[Leadinglights]

I have been suffering from lightheadedness,feelings of being off balance and queasiness for a couple of years.Is it possible that it is related to being diabetic.My GP didn't seem to think so.I wonder if anyone else has experienced this?

It could be a side effect of the medication, is it there all the time or occasionally, do you test your blood glucose when it happens as it can be a symptom of either high or low blood glucose.
There could be a lot of different reasons, ear infection, migraine, Meniere's disease, vertigo.
Your GP should investigate not dismiss it but the more info you can give about when it happens the better.

 

[Rachelegypt]

I’m glad someone mentioned this. I’m very dizzy today.

 

[trophywench]

And what's your BP doing when this happens?

 

[Rachelegypt]

I don’t know. I’m pre diabetic and I have my appointment with the diabetic nurse on the 14 th of march. I’m on regular meds as I have osteoarthritis and functional neurological disorder

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Sorry to hear about your dizzy spells @bobbinbrown

How long have you been experiencing them?

Is your GP planning to run any checks to try to find out what might be causing them?

 

[bobbinbrown]

Yes we have gone through all the usual checks,blood pressure,ears,eyes tested.I've tried betshistine tablets to no avail.He has now referred me to a specialist which could be months of course.I have been prediabetic for a few years and it was probably around the time the lightheadedness started,so I began to wonder if there was any connection.Thank you for asking.

 

[Inka]

Have you tried Buccastem tablets @bobbinbrown ? They’re available over the counter and just one tablet dissolved in your cheek/between your lip and gum stops dizziness and nausea. They were a godsend to me. Your doctor can also prescribe them too or you can get them at a chemist.

 

[bobbinbrown]

Thank you.No I haven't tried them,but I certainly will.

 

[Rachelegypt]

Sorry to hear about your dizzy spells @bobbinbrown

How long have you been experiencing them?

Is your GP planning to run any checks to try to find out what might be causing them?

Had them for a while actually my fnd an caause it too but this is much stronger