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What Causes Exhaustion, Lightheadedness, Nausea And Headaches?

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Posted on Thu, 11 Dec 2014
Question: I am weak, light headed, tired and nauseated in the morning. I have headaches and my legs are very week. This has been going on for about a month. What can it be? I take fluid pills for meneire's but this is a different feeling from meneire's. I got shaky and hot and it's difficult to get ready for work in the morning because I'm so weak I have to lay down. Could this all be low potassium and electrolytes. I don't have a good appetite any more, am not large, but am I not eating enough? I just don't know.....I have blood work scheduled, but it's two weeks out....
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rovena (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
low potassium is possible.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for posting your query at Healthcare Magic.

I read carefully your query and understand your concerns.

It is possible that your symptoms are due to low Potassium.
Usually symptoms of low potassium are mild and may include:
-Weakness and Tiredness
-Muscle cramping in legs ,arms,abdominal muscles.
-Nausea and vomiting
-Constipation
-Heart palpitations and low blood pressure.

Since you are taking Diuretics right now ,Hypokalemia (low potassium) is the first option that should be taken in consideration.
The only way to confirm it is to run a blood test that measure the level of potassium in your body.
If this level is normal then other options should be taken in consideration including:
-Diabetes
-Low blood pressure
-Anemia
-Hypothyroidism
In this case you may need to run some blood test like blood sugar ,hemoglobin level and thyroid function tests to exclude these options.

Since you have your blood work scheduled after 2 weeks ,you should try to rest a lot, eat regularly ( frequent small meals) and drink plenty of fluids.Avoid physical activities.
You should eat foods rich in potassium such as bananas ,vegetables (broccoli, peas, beans, tomatoes, potatoes,sweet potatoes, fish ( salmon, cod, flounder, and sardines),fruits like banana XXXXXXX prune juice,raisins,oranges ,melon,pear.

Hope it helps.
Let me know if you have any other question or doubt to clarify.I will be happy to assist you further.

Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rovena (2 days later)
Thank you very much!
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rovena (5 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You are welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Hope you are feeling better.
You are totally welcome.

I wish you all the best.
Take care,

Dr.Rovena
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Exhaustion, Lightheadedness, Nausea And Headaches?

Brief Answer: low potassium is possible. Detailed Answer: Hello! Thank you for posting your query at Healthcare Magic. I read carefully your query and understand your concerns. It is possible that your symptoms are due to low Potassium. Usually symptoms of low potassium are mild and may include: -Weakness and Tiredness -Muscle cramping in legs ,arms,abdominal muscles. -Nausea and vomiting -Constipation -Heart palpitations and low blood pressure. Since you are taking Diuretics right now ,Hypokalemia (low potassium) is the first option that should be taken in consideration. The only way to confirm it is to run a blood test that measure the level of potassium in your body. If this level is normal then other options should be taken in consideration including: -Diabetes -Low blood pressure -Anemia -Hypothyroidism In this case you may need to run some blood test like blood sugar ,hemoglobin level and thyroid function tests to exclude these options. Since you have your blood work scheduled after 2 weeks ,you should try to rest a lot, eat regularly ( frequent small meals) and drink plenty of fluids.Avoid physical activities. You should eat foods rich in potassium such as bananas ,vegetables (broccoli, peas, beans, tomatoes, potatoes,sweet potatoes, fish ( salmon, cod, flounder, and sardines),fruits like banana XXXXXXX prune juice,raisins,oranges ,melon,pear. Hope it helps. Let me know if you have any other question or doubt to clarify.I will be happy to assist you further. Kind regards, Dr.Rovena Murati