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Suggest Treatment For Dizziness And Excessive Back Pain
Question: for the past 2 days (including today) I have been getting dizzy and disoriented when I bend my neck backwards or sit up from a lying position or just getting up from sitting down. My blood pressure has been in the 161 over 101's for two days also. My blood pressure is never over 145 even when stressed out. This is scary and annoying. I am very active, sometimes to much so. Have been taking a lot of Advil lately for excessive back pain. can this cause the disorientation and dizziness?
Brief Answer:
Symptoms of Advil overdose.
Detailed Answer:
Hello ad thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Disorientation may be a side effect of Advil overdose, but is not a common side effect in normal doses.
So, if you already taken huge doses of Advil, disorientation and dizziness may be related to Advil.
Furthermore, Advil may increase blood pressure values, so, it is better not to take it anymore.
You should rest, take plenty of fluids and healthy diet for few days.
Another possible condition that may cause such symptoms is change of blood pressure values related to changes of body position, so, it is necessary to measure your blood pressure in laying, sitting and standing position.
If significant changes (20 mmHg or more) you should consult with your primary care Doctor.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Kind regards.
Symptoms of Advil overdose.
Detailed Answer:
Hello ad thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Disorientation may be a side effect of Advil overdose, but is not a common side effect in normal doses.
So, if you already taken huge doses of Advil, disorientation and dizziness may be related to Advil.
Furthermore, Advil may increase blood pressure values, so, it is better not to take it anymore.
You should rest, take plenty of fluids and healthy diet for few days.
Another possible condition that may cause such symptoms is change of blood pressure values related to changes of body position, so, it is necessary to measure your blood pressure in laying, sitting and standing position.
If significant changes (20 mmHg or more) you should consult with your primary care Doctor.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Kind regards.
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