Dizziness - Blood Pressure Issues, maybe?

[Veronica]

No, I don't think it's normal.

Do you wear a heart rate monitor?

V.

[guanajagirl]

Def not normal. Have u had any problems with your inner ear? That can cause dizziness and nausa with changes in movement. In any case sounds like a phyical is in order. Do you ever have any other symptoms like chest pain?

[DarcyInOregon]

Hi, it might be a blood sugar problem. You described some of the same symptoms I get when my blood sugar goes too low. The reason you might be recovering is that your body is trying to produce sugar to fuel your cells. Like the others said, you need to see your doctor, because you might have an insulin impairment problem, or it might be a heart problem, or it might be something else. Be sure to think carefully about what you are eating and drinking before you ride and while you ride, if it is enough for the amount of energy you are exerting, and then you can have an intelligent conversation with the doctor. It might be a simple solution, like you need more potassium.

Darcy

[Bikingmomof3]

Something similar happens when I workout and have not paid attention to my blood sugar. It has never happened on my bike thank goodness.

I strongly encourage you to go see your doctor and have a full physical with blood work done.

[CycleChic06]

Thanks for the advice. I never really thought it was a problem, just figured I was out of shape.

I have had a physical in the last year and have had bloodwork done and nothing came up abnormal, but I didn't bring up this since, like I said before, I always just assumed that it was because I was out of shape.

I'll definitely bring it up at my next physical.

[CyclChyk]

I second the inner ear theory. May even go so far as as to guess vertigo. I had a dear friend who had been treated for an inner ear infection, and when all was said and done, she was diagnosed with Vertigo. Her symptoms sound very similar to yours.
Hopefully its something minor (vitamin deficiency)...... but money well spent to see a doctor and find out for sure.

Please keep us posted!

[KnottedYet]

don't wait until your next physical. Just call up the doc and ask for advice. Phone calls are free.

If your doc thinks it sounds interesting, they'll have you come in. If they aren't worried about it much, they'll tell you to bring it up at your next physical.

Puking at stoplights isn't generally considered normal, no matter whether you're in shape or not.

[CycleChic06]

Definitely have never had chest pains, and never had any problems with the inner ear. Hopefully it's just something minor like vitamin's and taking a one-a-day will cure it.

I'll give my doctor a call today and I'll keep you all posted.