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A member asked:
After months of prolong bed rest, how long can i expect to be lightheaded when i walk?
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Several possibilities: Lightheadedness is not an otologic problem. Vertigo often is. Why have you been at age 34 on prolonged bed rest? Lightheadedness is the result of either a hypotensive problem, a hyperventilation problem, or some medical problem leading to lack of oxygen getting to the brain. I would consult both a cardiologist and a neurologist to answer your question.
Answered 12/17/2014
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