Question 1

why do i get light headed and nauseous when i'm hiking?

Accepted Answer

Dehydration: The most likely cause is dehydraton. You should make sure you bring plenty of liquds and stay well hydrated on hikes.

Question 2

how long do antibodies remain detectable in the blood? i had a clear elisa for lyme disease after recurring lightheadedness and brain fog after a possible bite when hiking in the uk but the test was a good 10 months later -would it still be reliable?

Accepted Answer

Some antibodies: last for years and some others (such as chicken pox) last a lifetime.....It is VERY unlikely that you had a Lyme exposure if the tests are negative in 10 months!

Hope this is helpful
Dr Z

Question 3

light headed 4 days in a roll?

Accepted Answer

Make sure: you are eating properly and also have fluid intake.  If you are doing this it is not normal to be light headed and dizzy for four days in a row.  Any headaches or visual symptoms? Any muscle pain or pain on blinking your eyes?  See a doctor if this persists.

Question 4

why am i lightheaded and shakey?

Accepted Answer

Light headed ?: This seems to be anxiety  symptom.

Question 5

i get lightheaded when i look up?

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Lightheaded: Drink plenty of liquids and have your doctor do blood work CBC, CMP to check electrolytes and iron count!

Question 6

can my lightheadedness be vertigo?

Accepted Answer

No: Lightheadedness is a central (brain) problem caused by decreased oxygenation to the brain and caused by a variety of diseases.  Vertigo, on the other hand, is a perception that the room is spinning around and is usually but not always an inner ear (vestibular inner ear) problem.  An ENT doctor can help you.

Question 7

getting light headed when coughing?

Accepted Answer

See doctor....: If you are coughing so much that you are getting light-headed, you need to see your doctor so your cough can be diagnosed and treated. Common causes of cough include acute bronchitis, bronchospasm, gerd, post-nasal drip. All of these have different treatments and your cough can be due to more than one cause. If smoking, you need to quit today! if you are short of breath, go to the er.

Question 8

what is it when you feel light headed?

Accepted Answer

Low brain blood flow: Low blood pressure or sudden movement can create temporary decreases in blood flow to your brain.  Dehydration, over medication, low blood sugar....
A medical work up is recommended.

Question 9

what is causing me to feel lightheaded?

Accepted Answer

I would first rule: out "Low Blood Pressure",espically if it occurs when you get up from lying or sitting &amp; when you bend over and straighten back up.Measure your BP when you feel dizzy.Any ear problems(Another area that can cause dizziness)?

Question 10

could wormy cause constant lightheaded?

Accepted Answer

Yes! : Worry and anxiety cam mimic a great many conditions. Lightheadedness (dizziness) is often related to stress whereas vertigo is often organic however every persistent, constant or progressive symptom needs specialist attention.

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Light headed 4 days in a roll?

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Why am i lightheaded and shakey?

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