Can low thyroid make you dizzy?
Sometimes I get really dizzy, especially when I stand up too quickly. I have low thyroid, and I'm curious if this dizziness could be a symptom related to my condition.
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4 months ago
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Yes, low thyroid can lower your heart rate and blood pressure, which often causes dizziness and weakness. If your doctor allows, some light walking can help with circulation, but you must get your hormone levels checked to fix the root cause.
8 months ago
I used to feel so dizzy every time I stood up and I kept thinking it was some major neurological issue, which made me so anxious. It turned out to be just my low thyroid slowing everything down. Please get a test done, you will feel much better once you know.
5 months ago
I totally relate to this. I had severe dizzy spells last year and thought it was just dehydration, but my blood reports showed a very high TSH. Once I started my daily thyroid pill, the dizziness completely went away in a few weeks.
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8 months ago
At my age, waking up dizzy makes me feel like I went to a wild party the night before, even though I just slept! Low thyroid is a classic culprit for this morning lightheadedness. Go get your TSH checked before you trip over something.
5 months ago
Hey, don't stress too much about it! Feeling dizzy is super common when your thyroid is acting up because it messes with your metabolism and blood pressure. Just get a quick blood test done and consult your doc, you'll be fine.