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Why do I keep feeling like I'm going to pass out?

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AngeloMysterioso · 12/05/2019 15:11

First happened a few weeks ago when I was on the tube, suddenly started feeling very light headed and dizzy, ears ringing etc which are signs that I'm about to faint, so I had to crouch down and bow my head forward until I felt better. At the time I put it down to the fact that I'd been jogging/semi power walking (for a specific reason, not exercise) and the tube was quite hot. But last night it happened again when I was at a friends house. I was feeling light headed again so sat down but it didn't really make me feel any better so I had to excuse myself and go and sit on the loo and put my head between my knees. I wasn't particularly thirsty or hungry at the time although it had been a little while since I'd eaten, the room wasn't hot, I really can't think what triggered it!

I'm 16+4 today, my blood pressure was checked at a midwife appointment a couple of days ago and it was fine, urine test showed my sugar was a bit high but we put that down to the fact that I'd just polished off a bowl of pasta and tomato sauce. Can anyone think what might be causing this? I just don't want it to happen again when I'm somewhere I can't get into a position to recover.

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Mamabear12 · 12/05/2019 15:53

Perhaps something to do w blood sugar? Make sure to eat more frequent. See if that helps.

b0bb1n · 12/05/2019 18:52

When I had this in pregnancy it was because my blood pressure was at the lower side of normal. I found making sure I drank plenty of water throughout the day helped. Also was anaemic around the same time so could have added to it.

Fatted · 12/05/2019 18:53

Low iron? Mention it to your MW and go for a blood test.

ELM8 · 12/05/2019 19:04

I have the same.. I'm only 11+4. Waiting for blood test results but for now I just keep a packet of mini eggs in my pocket just in case!!! Keeping something sugary on you might help?

Cosmogirl86 · 12/05/2019 21:24

Almost certainly aneamia!

Jinglejanglefish · 12/05/2019 21:28

I felt like this due to low iron. I started taking floradix with orange juice daily and felt fine the rest of the pregnancy. You may need a stronger iron tablet though.

Topseyt · 12/05/2019 21:30

I got this occasionally in early pregnancy. I had low blood pressure at the time, and also impaired glucose tolerance.

I think it can also be caused by reduced iron levels.

It is worth mentioning it to your midwife and getting some blood tests arranged.

Sleepinglemon · 13/05/2019 07:08

I had a lot of dizziness in my last pregnancy. Drastically improved when I made an effort to drink more water.

firstimemamma · 13/05/2019 07:13

I had something similar and it was having a bite to eat that helped me personally. I never left the house without a snack again! Feel better soon op Thanks

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