Orthostatic

I had an hourlong meeting at a Cheese factory and when quickly standing up, I felt weak. It passed in a minute. This is the second time in a month. 

The most common symptom of orthostatic hypotension is lightheadedness or dizziness when standing after sitting or lying down. Symptoms usually last less than a few minutes.

Orthostatic hypotension signs and symptoms include:

• Lightheadedness or dizziness upon standing
• Blurry vision
• Weakness
• Fainting (syncope)
• Confusion  
• The numerous possible causes for orthostatic hypotension include certain medications (e.g. alpha blockers - I take them), autonomic neuropathy, decreased blood volume, multiple system atrophy, and age-related blood-vessel stiffness.

• Apart from addressing the underlying cause, orthostatic hypotension may be treated with a recommendation to increase salt and water intake (to increase the blood volume), wearing compression stockings, and sometimes medication (fludrocortisone, midodrine, or others). I am on a no salt diet!