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Q: Im 22 and I tend to feel dizzy If I stand for longer then 2 minutes, my body aches constantly. especially my back, neck, and shoulders. I feel tired and lazy all the time.. Can anyone help?

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Cort, Health Guide
2/20/11 12:26am

You may have something fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome and a condition that sometimes comes along with those two disorders called orthostatic intolerance. Orthostatic intolerance refers to dizziness and other symptoms upon standing and is a complex condition that is usually cause by poor blood pressure regulation and/or rapid heart beats. This condition, unfortunately, is not particularly well known. 

 

You might want to try the National Fibromyalgia Association or the CFIDS Association of America to find a doctor near you that knows about these conditions. 

 

Here are some links to learn more about orthostatic intolerance

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthostatic_intolerance

 

http://aboutmecfs.org/Trt/TrtOILiving.aspx

 

http://www.cfids.org/webinar/cfsinfo2010.pdf

 

Good luck! You are not alone! 

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Cort, Health Guide
2/20/11 12:27am

You may also get some answers here - in these Forums devoted to chronic fatigue syndrome 

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By Brittany— Last Modified: 02/20/11, First Published: 02/17/11