Light headed anyone??

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I need some advice on how to deal with being light headed..
I’ve tried more water, more sugary drinks, and protein+carb snacks. Just seems like nothings working unless i’m laying down for awhile. 
Its gotten to the point where I’m actually contemplating quitting my job 😭 I just constantly feel like I will pass out. And I only babysit!!!

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Girl, I feel you! Nothing has helped me, I just wanted you to know you’re not alone! My lightheadedness has now turned to dizziness but that’s pretty curable with drinking water.

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If it’s from low blood pressure, salt is supposed to help. Or salty foods.

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I’ve had low blood pressure my entire pregnancy which causes light headedness. I work outside a lot so I just try to slow down when it starts. Mine gets worse if I am dehydrated or if I don’t sleep well. 
Doctor told me if it persists for multiple days or if I was dizzy all day with no relief she told me to come in. They would run some tests on my heart and take blood samples.  I would call your ob they can tell you if you should come in.

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I feel you. As of yesterday, I am officially working from home. I had to call my in laws to come pick me up from work because I was so scared I was going to faint or fall at work/while driving. I also feel so terrible after the lightheaded episodes that I need to lay down for a good hour to two before I feel normal again. I drink 100 ounces of water a day. Gatorades. And eat every two hours. Nothing seems to help 😭 You are not alone! You are a rockstar! We got this. The finish line is near.

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I’m lightheaded a lot too. Especially since my job (daycare) has me getting up and down on the floor and picking kids up, doesn’t help that it’s really hot in the building 😭

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I’m the same but I just found out I have an extra iron deficiency. It sucks.

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I'm leaving work due to this an other reasons.  my baby has to come first. I put my 2 weeks notice in less stress

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Could you be low on iron at all?

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I almost passed out driving to work today and had to pull over on the side of the interstate until it passed. When I got to work, my BP was 87/61. Called my doctor and the nurse said it was probably dehydration so I’ve been chugging water ever since.

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Also, get out of the heat. I realized that when I’m feeling dizzy and water and food don’t help, I get into better air conditioning and drink/eat ice or ice water, it helps, even when I’m inside an air conditioned building. Sometimes, it’s not enough because I overheat so badly.

Light headed anyone??

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