Question 1

what causes dizziness and temporary loss of vision?

Accepted Answer

More than one thing: This could be neurologic, cat this could be migraine it needs evaluation. You want to prevent temporary to become more lasting.

Question 2

dizziness and temporary loss of vision when standing?

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Low blood pressure?: If the symptoms are reliably triggered by changes in position (e.g. standing from a seated or lying position), they may represent orthostatic hypotension, a drop in blood pressure brought on by movement.  Your PCP can confirm this and help narrow down causes, such as dehydration, heart trouble, or neuropathy.

Question 3

what are the causes of dizziness and tunnel vision/temporary loss of vision?

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Blood pressure: The most frequent symptoms of low blood pressure can be dizziness and temporary loss of side vision (closing in).  Be sure to have this checked out first with a simple blood pressure test.

Question 4

randomly dizzy with temporary loss of vision - became blurry vision and slurred words. now loss of vision in 1 eye which is slowly coming back?

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The symptoms you: describe are a medical emergency.  Please go to your emergency department for treatment and future prevention.  Peace and good health.

Question 5

ive been on utrogestan 100mg, from 14 -28 days in cycle. i felt dizzy, loss of vision and weak. is this normal?

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Call/see ur doctor: while some mild dizziness and fatigue can be expected side effects of progesterone, what you described requires medical attention, best wishes

Question 6

have always had dizziness & momentary loss of vision when standing up; been told i have high blood pressure for my age when 16, now 20.

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Called...: Orthostatic hypotension. It means something wrong's with the regulation of your blood pressure. It should be checked out.

Question 7

i have nausea with bad dizziness and sometimes complete loss of vision that only comes back if i lay down. doc thought prazosin may be doing it.

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Eye doc: I didn't find anything about loss of vision due to this drug. I'd recommend seeing an eye doc ASAP about this problem.

Question 8

i have been lightheaded and dizzy with occasional loss of vision and an extreme headache since 4pm yesterday, it is now 11:30am and im still feeling the exact same even after drinking water and a full nights sleep and i dont know what to do?

Accepted Answer

: Visual "loss" with severe headache at age 20 may be a "migraine" headache, and current treatments are available to mediate same. Contact your physician for guidance or go to an emergency room, as there are other potential causes of your symptoms which should be evaluated.

Question 9

is it normal have dizziness and temporary vision loss during extreme exercise?

Accepted Answer

No: Sounds like you are may be pushing yourself too hard.  Be sure to be checked by your primary care physican before embarking on an exercise program to rule out heart or other problems.  The dizziness and temporary vision loss usually means your brain isn't receiving enough blood - best to find out why!

Question 10

i have been experiencing dizziness, slight headaches and vision loss for a few seconds right after i get up. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Blood Pressure chang: Commonly blood pressure changes occur with changes in posture. You should make sure to be well hydrated and check your blood pressure and heart rate in different seated or standing positions. Sometimes during periods of rapid growth, there is an abnormal response called POSTURAL ORTHOSTATIC TACHYCARDIA (POTS) or alternatively ORTHOSTATIC INTOLERANCE, or Neurally Mediated Hypotension. See your doc.

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What causes dizziness and temporary loss of vision?

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Dizziness and temporary loss of vision when standing?

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What are the causes of dizziness and tunnel vision/temporary loss of vision?

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Randomly dizzy with temporary loss of vision - became blurry vision and slurred words. now loss of vision in 1 eye which is slowly coming back?

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Ive been on utrogestan 100mg, from 14 -28 days in cycle. i felt dizzy, loss of vision and weak. is this normal?

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Have always had dizziness & momentary loss of vision when standing up; been told i have high blood pressure for my age when 16, now 20.

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I have nausea with bad dizziness and sometimes complete loss of vision that only comes back if i lay down. doc thought prazosin may be doing it.

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I have been lightheaded and dizzy with occasional loss of vision and an extreme headache since 4pm yesterday, it is now 11:30am and im still feeling the exact same even after drinking water and a full nights sleep and i dont know what to do?

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Is it normal have dizziness and temporary vision loss during extreme exercise?

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I have been experiencing dizziness, slight headaches and vision loss for a few seconds right after i get up. what could this be?

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