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Has anyone ever had dizziness upon sitting/standing?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Fort Wayne, IN

I have been dizzy when sitting up to get out of bed. My head was spinning. I am taking Lisnopril. My dr said to stop the med for awhile. I hope it goes away.

April 20
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Members responded warmly to a question about dizziness when sitting or standing, with many sharing that low blood pressure and medication side... Read more

Members responded warmly to a question about dizziness when sitting or standing, with many sharing that low blood pressure and medication side effects are common culprits, particularly with blood pressure medications like Lisinopril and Metoprolol. Several members offered practical strategies including changing positions slowly to avoid fainting, spacing out medications by 30 minutes to reduce dizziness, and gradually reintroducing medications one at a time to identify which ones cause symptoms. A recurring theme was the importance of working closely with doctors to adjust medications, listening to your body's signals, and not letting dizziness limit your quality of life.

A DiabetesTeam Member

@ Judithgoode & Lisa49 may God take control over your situation Best wishes hugd

April 21
A DiabetesTeam Member

I don’t know what causes my dizziness but when I sometimes turn around to sit down on my recliner I get dizzy if I spin too quickly or whatever happens but I have to close my eyes for a while
Hugs from Judyxx

April 20
A DiabetesTeam Member

I have but it's not due to my Type2 Diabetes. It only started after I had 6TIA'S (mini strokes) in a single day in October 1998 so I guess it's a side effect of the TIA's. I have osteoarthritis in both knees, both hips that causes great pain that goes right across my back from one side to the other,side plus I had both knees joints replaced (right in 2015 left in 2016) and
now they are rapidly wearing out so that's another contributing factor. Anyway I try 100% to not let it limit my life in any way but it's an ongoing fight to not let it limit my life!

April 20 (edited)
A DiabetesTeam Member

Be vigilant.

🦍

April 21
A DiabetesTeam Member

Thank you for your comments to my question.I found them to be very helpful.

April 21

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