I have been experiencing dizziness for about three weeks. Thought it was due to a sinus infection I had, but sinuse infection is gone and I still have dizziness. I read that losing 1 - 2 percent or more in body weight can cause dizziness. Has anyone had any dizziness with their weight loss? If so, have you been able to find out about it?

I had pretty bad dizziness soon after I began my 4-week pre-op diet and then for another month or so afterward. It was especially bad if I laid on my side or got up quickly. I initially thought that it was low blood sugar or something along those lines. My family doctor suggested that it likely could be an inner ear problem that can take some time (a couple of months) to resolve. I was skeptical, because I did not have any remaining sinus pain or any other symptoms, but it did resolve after a couple of months.

I find that I have lightheadedness/dizziness when I stand up, especially, e.g. when I get out of bed, so you're not the only one. I actually haven't gotten concerned enough to really worry about it yet. I don't think it's so much the weight loss per se, as probably hypoglycemia - moderately low blood sugar. I am really not eating a lot yet - just finishing my second week post-op.

Edited March 14, 201610 yr by Barry W

i have experienced it, but they have been adjusting my bp meds post op, which I believe is the cause for me. it can also be caused by not getting enough fluids.

Although, if you had a sinus infection you could still have an ear infection, they do not always cause pain. would be worth having checked out I'd think.

Lack of fluids can affect blood pressure and cause dizziness so make sure you stay hydrated. Perhaps some electrolytes? I had to have an infusion last year that make my blood pressure drop and get dizzy and nurses kept barking at me to drink lol. It did help though

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i have experienced it, but they have been adjusting my bp meds post op, which I believe is the cause for me. it can also be caused by not getting enough fluids.

That's a good thought too, Christina - I should check my blood pressure, maybe my medication regimen is too aggressive now that I have lost 40+ lb...

I've never heard of weight loss per se as the cause of dizziness, but that doesn't mean it isn't possible.

There are several causes of dizziness. Some have already been mentioned. Another may be too high a level of vit. D and/or two low a level of thiamin (vit. B-1). Blood tests determine the probability. I started a topic on thiamin two days ago and included a link to info sheets from a division of NIH. You may want to check them. The post is in the food & Nutrition forum.

Did you have a fall, bang your head?

OP, you didn't say when or what you're doing when you feel dizzy or the degree of dizziness. If there is a pattern, it may help narrow it down. In any case, since it's been going on a few weeks, you'd do well to check in with your regular doctor.

i have experienced it, but they have been adjusting my bp meds post op, which I believe is the cause for me. it can also be caused by not getting enough fluids.

Although, if you had a sinus infection you could still have an ear infection, they do not always cause pain. would be worth having checked out I'd think.

I also had dizziness about 3 months after surgery. My doctor took me off of bp meds and I have not had any problems since.

i have experienced it, but they have been adjusting my bp meds post op, which I believe is the cause for me. it can also be caused by not getting enough fluids.

That's a good thought too, Christina - I should check my blood pressure, maybe my medication regimen is too aggressive now that I have lost 40+ lb...

Yep, I am on 3 blood pressure meds (also have a genetic predisposition so a problem even when I was young/thin)... but the 3 of them seem to be too much now, as I am on the boundary of low blood pressure. I emailed my doctor and he agreed that I can go off one of my blood pressure meds - nice! :-)

I do have dizziness sometimes when I stand up, and that is when I know i am not drinking enough. Could be something as simple as that.

Definitely could be BP meds too.

I am 3 months post op and asked my dr about this today at my visit. My blood pressure is much lower now. They did stress getting Enough liquids. I knew already I was low. Also don't avoid salt. My diet is so much lower in salt so adding a shake to my eggs or having some soup might help. The doc said if that doesn't help the dizziness on standing I need to talk to my pcp about it.

I don't have low bp and never been on bp meds. All blood tests have been normal. I have increased my water intake and am hoping that helps, but i was getting at least 6 cups a day. This all started when I got sick with sinus infection. Went to doctor and they did a dizziness test where they talt me in different directions and said I had vertigo. It's gotten really bad weather I'm doing yoga, standing or sitting the room starts spinning. Not fun!