light headed dizzy had to sit right away, about a month ago. Has not happened again , age 59 don't smoke or have any other symptoms . on bp meds bp ok . have physical once a year all was ok Blood work etc.
Q: felt light headed and dizzy, had to sit right away after a couple of minutes went away. Have felt ok
Answers (1)
12/30/09 1:02pm
Hi Jim,
Being light headed or dizzy can be a symptom of a stroke or a heart attack. However, since it happened a month ago and has not reoccurred (with any other lasting effects?) could it be that you needed to eat or stood up too fast, etc? Definitely, if it happens again, or if you have any other symptoms of heart attack or stroke, I would go to the ER immediately. Also, since you feel uncertain enough to ask about this episode, I suggest making an appointment with your physician as soon as you can. If your physician finds something, you will be glad you made the appointment and if he/she doesn't find anything, then you will have peace of mind.
Symptoms of a heart attack or stroke
Best of luck,
Monica M. Skidmore, MS, RD, LDN
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Thanks Monica, I have not had that again, I do have an appointment in Jan. and will check it out. Have felt fine since no other symptoms have Happened. Thanks again.
Jim