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 2015-10-21 6:27 PM |
 127   , Louisiana |  Subject: Dizzy after swim.If I have been in the water for longer than 30 minutes, it takes me several steps, 20-50 yards, to shake the dizziness, when I get out. Not sure if it is actually dizziness, it's like getting land legs back. Is this normal? I am hoping it gets better with the more time in the water. |
| 2015-10-21 6:28 PM in reply to: jareed58 |
Pro 15655  | Subject: RE: Dizzy after swim. Try plugging your ears. |
| 2015-10-22 1:32 AM in reply to: Left Brain |
Veteran 612 Kennebunkport, Qatar | Subject: RE: Dizzy after swim. 2ND on the ear plugs, if the water is cold it can really effect your balance, I never swim with out ear plugs any more after almost falling over several times trying to take off my wetsuit! |
| 2015-10-22 10:54 AM in reply to: Mountaindan |
Master 2429 Falls Church, Virginia | Subject: RE: Dizzy after swim. 3rd vote for ear plugs! I also take Bonine if I'll be in the ocean. (or looking at the ocean, driving to the ocean, watching a movie about the ocean.....) I say Bonine only because it was what I started taking as a little one and it sits well with me. I'm sure Dramamine or some other brand you prefer would work just as well. |
| 2015-10-24 2:53 PM in reply to: jareed58 |
Coach 9167 Stairway to Seven | Subject: RE: Dizzy after swim. Originally posted by jareed58 If I have been in the water for longer than 30 minutes, it takes me several steps, 20-50 yards, to shake the dizziness, when I get out. Not sure if it is actually dizziness, it's like getting land legs back. Is this normal? I am hoping it gets better with the more time in the water. Do you have a lot of excess head movement while swimming? If the symptoms are present only when you've been in for 30 min or longer I doubt this is vestibular related (ie related to your ears, ear plugs ore cold water in your ears). Can you explain "dizzy" without using that word? What's it fele like? |
| 2015-10-24 9:57 PM in reply to: AdventureBear |
| 127 , Louisiana | Subject: RE: Dizzy after swim. The feeling is like being wobbly or walking drunk. Not really dizzy. I have to make a conscious effort on each step. |
| 2015-10-25 5:21 AM in reply to: #5148200 |
| 136 | Subject: RE: Dizzy after swim. Hi this could be a postural drop in blood pressure from being horizontal over a long period whilst working out, when you climb out of the pool your heart rate has decreased and your suddenly upright. I have postural hypotension and this happens to me every time, I get out and upright slowly and take a few small and steady steps, I'll hold onto something if it's there. It s a pain as I'm aware it's slowing my transition but in reality is only seconds. |
| 2015-10-25 8:43 AM in reply to: loops |
| 127 , Louisiana | Subject: RE: Dizzy after swim. Originally posted by loops Hi this could be a postural drop in blood pressure from being horizontal over a long period whilst working out, when you climb out of the pool your heart rate has decreased and your suddenly upright. I have postural hypotension and this happens to me every time, I get out and upright slowly and take a few small and steady steps, I'll hold onto something if it's there. It s a pain as I'm aware it's slowing my transition but in reality is only seconds. Thanks. This seems to be it exactly. I just look like a drunk, headed thru transistion. |
| 2015-10-25 9:04 AM in reply to: jareed58 |
1300 | Subject: RE: Dizzy after swim. Is it every swim or just OWS in cold water? That will help you determine between the above orCold water like Suzanne referenced. |
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