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Getting Dizzy...help?

moodyrichardson
In the last few weeks I've noticed after about 500m of backstroke or more, when I go upright I get REALLY dizzy. No other stroke has this effect. If I do less than 500 or so, there's really not a problem. Anyone ever had this problem? If so, are there remedies? Would using earplugs help?
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  • It could be because of your head position. Be sure you are looking up at the ceiling instead of at the wall you are swimming away from. It could simply be that your body position in backstroke is causing the blood to primarily go to your legs instead of your upper body and head. After you finish backstroke, try standing on the shallow end with your hands on your knees, looking down before you stand upright. If you can't do this because your pool is too deep, do it immediately upon exiting the pool. I have a problem with dizziness when I stand that is particularly aggravated if I am not well-hydrated. Be sure you are drinking plenty of gatorade-like fluids when you are swimming. I also had a problem with backstroke because the blood would pool in one of my arms. Check both arms after you swim over 500 back and see if you notice any swelling in the tricep/bicep area of your arm.
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  • It could be because of your head position. Be sure you are looking up at the ceiling instead of at the wall you are swimming away from. It could simply be that your body position in backstroke is causing the blood to primarily go to your legs instead of your upper body and head. After you finish backstroke, try standing on the shallow end with your hands on your knees, looking down before you stand upright. If you can't do this because your pool is too deep, do it immediately upon exiting the pool. I have a problem with dizziness when I stand that is particularly aggravated if I am not well-hydrated. Be sure you are drinking plenty of gatorade-like fluids when you are swimming. I also had a problem with backstroke because the blood would pool in one of my arms. Check both arms after you swim over 500 back and see if you notice any swelling in the tricep/bicep area of your arm.
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