Chronic Illness on Yik Yak | My dizziness and fainting spells are getting worse by the day. It’s immediately after I stand up or get out of bed or if I’ve been sitting down too long. Does anyone know what causes this?

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Chronic Illness 18w

My dizziness and fainting spells are getting worse by the day. It’s immediately after I stand up or get out of bed or if I’ve been sitting down too long. Does anyone know what causes this?

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Anonymous 18w

Get tested for POTs. You’re at the start of that.

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Anonymous 18w

Likely some type of dysautonomia (if you’re not anemic). POTS is most common but there’s also orthostatic hypotension that is more likely to cause fainting

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#1 18w

i agree as someone who is going through the same thing

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