[Moreta]

Anyone have this? I'm going to be sent to the cardiologist and was wondering what might happen at the appointment. I'm tired of having to lay down all the time to feel ok. I get super dizzy when I'm up walking around. I'm going for some blood work today to make sure this isn't being caused by anything else. This is so lame.

[S.J.]

Originally Posted by Moreta

Anyone have this? I'm going to be sent to the cardiologist and was wondering what might happen at the appointment. I'm tired of having to lay down all the time to feel ok. I get super dizzy when I'm up walking around. I'm going for some blood work today to make sure this isn't being caused by anything else. This is so lame.

I have Orthostatic Hypotension (not Hypertension) but imagine it's diagnosed and treated similarly.

The bloodwork will tell if it's caused by any blood abnormalities, diseases, levels, etc. They might suggest having a Tilt Table Test that will show your heart rate and blood pressure while standing and sitting. Sometimes Cardiologist will prescribe Blood Pressure medicines and/or suggest diet changes like adding/lessening salt intake and water.

The appointment should be pretty straight forward when you get there, I hope you get an answer and relief.