thread: Dizziness in third trimester???

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  1. #1
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    Oct 2006
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    Also lying on your LHS when you get an episode can be the most comfy position. I find my baby in the last couple of weeks has been compressing my vena cava when I lie on my back or my RHS sometimes. It makes me feel dizzy and sick, so I roll onto my left and try to breathe very deeply.

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    Oct 2008
    Sydney, NSW
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    I got dizzy at work yesterday and had to lie down, but we have a BP machine there. I measured my pressure and it was 85/50 which explained why I felt that way. I would advise you not to change positions suddenly as you pressure can drop.

    i hope you do get some relief. It is amazing how many pregnancy symptoms one can get.

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    Jan 2007
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    YES!! The room started spinning at about 8:30pm last night, but stopped. Haven't had it since and thankfully I was sitting down. If I hadn't been, I fear I would have fallen down!

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    Apr 2009
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    Thanks everyone for advice & suggestions...

    Still getting dizzy but it does seem to be getting a little bit better.. which as much as I hate to admit it, could be because I am now 'taking it easier' (not that I have a lot of choice!)

    There is still dizziness for obvious reasons like when I turn too quickly etc but the random 'no apparent reason' dizziness is getting better... maybe just something I'll have to live with for the next few weeks

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    Oct 2008
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    I had one other thought......

    Sometimes it happens if your neck is playing up. How is your neck?

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    Apr 2009
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    Ooh, that is an interesting thought!
    I do have trouble with my neck a bit, I'm sure it's out of whack and I get a lot of tension headaches arising from my neck & shoulders. I'm not aware of it being any worse atm, but I think it's never really 'right', kwim? I wonder who would be best to see re that - chiro physio or osteo?