Last year, I was sitting at my desk editing a video project when suddenly everything felt like it shifted sideways. No pain, no headache—just this surreal spinning sensation that made me clutch the edge of the table. At first, I chalked it up to being overworked or maybe even dehydration, but when it started happening…
If you’ve ever dealt with that woozy, off-balance feeling paired with an annoyingly stiff upper back, you’re not alone. I used to brush it off—“just slept wrong,” I’d say. But when the dizziness started sneaking up during work meetings or while standing in line at the store, it became impossible to ignore. It turns out,…
Ever felt like the world is spinning around you, even when you’re standing perfectly still? I’ve been there, more than once. It usually starts as a weird wave of disorientation—like you just got off a merry-go-round you never boarded. And just when I think it’s settling, boom—here comes the migraine. For years, I assumed they…
Ever find yourself feeling oddly queasy while walking through a grocery store or scanning your phone too fast? Like your eyes are playing tricks and your stomach decides to join the rebellion? I’ve been there. What I thought was just a quirky sensitivity turned out to be something far more common — and surprisingly frustrating….
It was a regular afternoon. I was walking out of the grocery store, arms full of bags, when I suddenly noticed those tiny shadowy spots floating across my vision—again. But this time, something was different. A strange lightheaded feeling crept in, and for a moment, I had to stop and steady myself. Floaters accompanied by…
Ever had a patient mention feeling dizzy or lightheaded when they stand up, like the room starts to spin for a second or two? I’ve heard it countless times in my clinic — especially among folks managing high blood pressure. It’s a surprisingly common issue, and one that can leave people feeling unsettled. Today, I…
When it comes to hypertension warning signs, most people assume they’d know if something was wrong. I get it—high blood pressure doesn’t always come with flashing red lights. In my years of practicing internal medicine, especially in managing hypertension, I’ve seen how deceptively silent this condition can be. Many of my patients were walking around…
Have you ever wondered, can rheumatoid arthritis cause dizziness? Honestly, as a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, I’ve had so many patients over the years bring this up during visits — and I get it. When you’re dealing with a chronic illness like RA, anything out of the ordinary can feel alarming. Sometimes, the dizziness creeps in…
As an Internal Medicine Physician with a focus on Hypertension Management, I’ve encountered many patients who struggle with the sensation of dizziness or lightheadedness after standing up too quickly. It’s something we all experience from time to time, but did you know this simple action can actually affect your blood pressure in a significant way?…