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Dizzy Spells?
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I have had COPD for 6 years now , mostly maintained at moderate level. Just recently , I have started having dizzy spells. Someone told me that this is not uncommon as the disease progresses.

Have others experienced this too and what do you do to prevent, or get relief from them?

posted March 16, 2017
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

You need to find out why you're having the dizzy spells. Being dizzy is a symptom of many different things, some simple and easy to fix; others are a lot more complicated. I've had COPD since 1985 and I've never had dizzy spells nor have I ever heard that they are common in COPD patients. I think you need to see your doc!

posted March 16, 2017
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I go out every day for about 1 to 2 hrs carry a cane with me for a bit of support if i cant find somewere to sit down if i feel a bit dizzy i have got used to it try not to overdo it i also have small cell lung cancer the tumor is lying dormant been like that for almost 5yrs they cant cut anything out got to live with it.But hey i am still here smilling getting on with it i get checked over every 3mths doing well i do have good and bad days i just get on with it good luck luck to all keep in touch i am 68 looking 58.

posted March 31, 2017
A MyCOPDTeam Member

My health team all agreed that I needed my O2 l/min. raised 1 liter. It worked.

posted March 27, 2017
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Low blood pressure is the main cause, I get it myself and that is what I was told, need to stand up slowly on those dizzy days, and I always sit for a few seconds when getting out of bed. slowly get up and hold on to chair till you feel it pass.

posted April 11, 2018
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Yes it is lack of oxygen I had the same dizzy spells .i have oxygen only at night but it took care of the dizzy spells

posted May 7, 2017

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