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sweart1 t1_j9ftihm wrote

Reply to comment by ocelot-gazebo in LPT: If you’re anemic or get headrush when you stand, do a quick squat, going down as low as you comfortably can, and stand back up. Your head will be completely fine in <2 seconds. by micknanuel

This is called orthostatic hypotension (translation: standing up low blood pressure). It started for me in my 50s, a couple of times I fainted and fell down after standing up, until I learned to detect it--you have a couple of seconds warning. If you can't sit down right away, just lean over with hands on knees, that's better than squatting because it gets your head down to the level of your heart right away.

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rorowhat t1_j9gyd34 wrote

I think I've had this since ever, just got used to it and can feel it coming and I adjust to it. Any issues associated with this?

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sweart1 t1_j9h3xnv wrote

I'm no doctor but my doctor told me I just have to be careful. If it's a new condition then it would be worth checking with a doctor in case it points to a problem. See https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/orthostatic-hypotension/symptoms-causes/syc-20352548

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rorowhat t1_j9hqu6a wrote

Had it since I was a teenager, not really sure if it's anything, just lightheaded if I get up sometimes.

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garlickbread t1_j9hygif wrote

Ive had this condition my whole life and outside of being annoying it's never been an issue. I get bloodwork done every three months and it's never been brought up. I also get my blood pressure taken and its never come up. Ive asked doctors about it because my fainting spells were freaking my wife out, and they said it wasnt a huge deal.

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rorowhat t1_j9i4f09 wrote

Thanks, that's reassuring. I've never had health issues, aside from this annoying "condition".

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bellesavage t1_j9hjkgi wrote

Look into POTS, it's a condition that contains this symptom and a host of others. There's a great community that can give you insight about it if it fits for you

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Have_Other_Accounts t1_j9hasz0 wrote

It's also beneficial backwards, to use that technique to stand up. Starting from a sitting position, put your hands on your knees, lean forward and slowly stand. To be extra safe, pause half way, in that head-at-heart level, before fully standing.

Just get in the habit of standing that way and I haven't had a light headed spell in years. People I know who get them shoot up from sitting down and it makes me cringe.

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Nevr_gonna_giv_U_up t1_j9i4dar wrote

Bruhhhh wait I get head rushes every time I stand up too quick and I'm not even twenty. Is this a vitamin issue?😅 I've always had this

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