Dizzy Spells And Feeling Sick

[Rondar2001]

Hi, My daughter has been gluten free since last May. Recently she has been complaining of dizzy spells and often complains that she is feeling sick. This sick feeling goes away as soon as she eats. The dizzy spells were especially bad on a night she went roller skating and there was a strobe light on.

Just wondering if anyone else has come across something like before. I have an appointment booked with her pediatrician, but I can't get in until April.

Thanks for the help!

[ang1e0251]

I feel that way when my blood sugar gets too low or I'm dehydrated. Is that a possiblity?

[jmjsmomma]

Could she have low blood sugar? I am borderline hypoglycemic and when my blood sugar gets too low I get nauseated and dizzy.

[swalker]

I third the hypoglycemia suggestion.

The advice a friend got from her Doctor for her daughter was to give her a well balanced snack every two hours or so. It elimated the sick tummy, dizzy spells and the headaches she was getting.

[Rondar2001]

The low blood sugar was the direction I was thinking too, I'll try the snacks every two hours and see if that helps and also try upping her water intake.

Thanks for the feedback!

[mimommy]

Has your daughter had her eyes checked lately? Does she get blurry vision, headaches, see lights, or have ear issues? Ear problems (like fluid or wax build-up) can be extra problematic for celiac because of the prevalance of vertigo symptoms for some. Vision can play a role in the neuro. side effects. Ask her if she feels dizzy when she turns her head quickly or uses the computer--this can be caused by optic nerve issues.

Although it is my child, not me, that has tested positive for celiac (I'm still waiting for my test results), I personally have had dizziness and nausea since I was a very young girl. Now, as an adult, I have vertigo that gets worse by the year and get migraine auras (scintillating scotoma) that involve flashing lights and sizzling fractured crescents that grow through my field of vision. If I were to watch a strobe light, I would surely have a migraine aura from it. I remember what it was like as a kid to get dizzy spells--I could never find the right way to explain it to my parents, but I always felt sick when it happened. Hope you find out soon what's going on.