Question 1

why does dark chocolate cause vertigo (not merely dizzy or lightheadedness) whenever i eat it?  i can eat milk and semi-sweet chocolate w/o incidence?

Accepted Answer

Chocolate &amp; vertigo: The answer is obvious: Dark chocolate contains something, or more of something, the causes your vertigo. What that is, I have no idea. Tyramine, maybe. The problem could be in the vestibular apparatus, cranial nerve VIII, or in the brainstem itself. You might narrow it down by comparing detailed chemical analyses of different chocolates, but knowing what it is won't change anything.

Question 2

how come i feel dizzy and nauseous after eating chocolate?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful relation: Assuming that by dizziness you mean a sensation of spinning or tilting or loss of balance, it is more likely that you have same symptoms at other times also i.E without eating chocolate as well. See an ENT and medications can control your vertigo.

Question 3

is it possible for you to get dizzy from eating too much chocolate?

Accepted Answer

Chocolate 101: In short, yes.  Chocolate contains sugar, caffeine, theobroma compounds and can affect serotonin.  If you are diabetic, the rush of sugar can cause compensatory changes in insulin prompting a rapid fall in sugar and dizziness.  Caffeine-sensitive individuals can experience hypertension/hypotension with chocolate and there is evidence that some individuals may experience effects of excess serotonin

Question 4

hi,

i just had a chocolate lately and 15min later i feel dizziness and my shaking. it's been 2hours and its not going away.

i for the past week went back to work from.the office and i eat in morning amd again wen it is supper.

Accepted Answer

Odd?: Eating the chocolate might not have been the cause of feeling dizzy and shaking. It sound like you are telling us that you eat two meals per day?? Sorry, I am just not tracking your description.

Question 5

when i feel dizzy or sick, i want a chocolate, and when i eat it i become feeling good, what's with me?

Accepted Answer

Unclear: Not sure exactly why this is happening but I wonder whether or not you are hypoglycemic which would cause you these symptoms and chocolate corrects the low blood sugar.  How often does that happen? Are you diabetic?? Please see you doc as some investigation is needed.

Question 6

ate 2 bars of chocolate after the other and muffins and toast earlier but after the chocolate bars i got a small headache and felt slightly dizzy could this be the sugar?

Accepted Answer

TOO MUCH CHOCOLATE!: Could be the sugar but more likely the caffeine in the chocolate. Probably nothing to worry about-don't overindulge again. If symptoms recur, please seek consultation from you provider!

Question 7

i always feel dizzy, weak and low about 1 and a half hours after eating. i've noticed if i ate a chocolate bar or something i feel okay in 15 minutes?

Accepted Answer

No short answer: It sounds like hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). It can be seen in diabetics but more often, i feel, in people who later will be diabetic. If you are overweight please lose weight. 
Please see a physician, other things can cause it.
If you have diabetes in the family the chances are greater that you will be. If someone has a test meter, when you have that spell, clean your finger & test your sugar.

Question 8

allergy, intolerance, or viral? i get vertigo when i eat nuts, chocolate and caffeine, and basic dizziness from other foods. started after shingles.

Accepted Answer

Labyrinthitis: Depending on which nerve root was affected by your shingles outbreak, you may have "irritated" nerves that innervate the labyrinth, or balance centers of the ears.  If shingles was not a case of the head and neck area, then i recommend a simple blood test such as imunocap, which tests for food allergies, thus helping you identify allergies directly and minimize your exposure to them.

Question 9

i get severe headaches at night and early in the morning.i feel dizzy and light headed with them.i found that chocolate covered peanuts. help?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: With these symptoms, its best to see your doctor.  He/she can listen to you and do an examination to find out whats going on.

Question 10

i'm 25 weeks pregnant and have not felt the baby move for more than 24 hours now, i have tried eating chocolates and juice to jo success. i have also been experiencing bouts of nausea and dizzy spells. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Yes : If you have not felt the baby moving for over 24 hours you need to see your obgyn Asap

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Can chocolate cause dizziness

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Why does dark chocolate cause vertigo (not merely dizzy or lightheadedness) whenever i eat it? i can eat milk and semi-sweet chocolate w/o incidence?

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How come i feel dizzy and nauseous after eating chocolate?

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Is it possible for you to get dizzy from eating too much chocolate?

A member asked:

Hi, i just had a chocolate lately and 15min later i feel dizziness and my shaking. it's been 2hours and its not going away. i for the past week went back to work from.the office and i eat in morning amd again wen it is supper.

A member asked:

When i feel dizzy or sick, i want a chocolate, and when i eat it i become feeling good, what's with me?

A member asked:

Ate 2 bars of chocolate after the other and muffins and toast earlier but after the chocolate bars i got a small headache and felt slightly dizzy could this be the sugar?

A member asked:

I always feel dizzy, weak and low about 1 and a half hours after eating. i've noticed if i ate a chocolate bar or something i feel okay in 15 minutes?

A member asked:

Allergy, intolerance, or viral? i get vertigo when i eat nuts, chocolate and caffeine, and basic dizziness from other foods. started after shingles.

A member asked:

I get severe headaches at night and early in the morning.i feel dizzy and light headed with them.i found that chocolate covered peanuts. help?

A member asked:

I'm 25 weeks pregnant and have not felt the baby move for more than 24 hours now, i have tried eating chocolates and juice to jo success. i have also been experiencing bouts of nausea and dizzy spells. should i be concerned?

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