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?
Next time, check out your breathing. I thought the post mentioning the breathing was a good one. I'm doubtful that the body position (not head position) thing I mentioned makes a ton of difference because you are in a gravity-free environment.
You mentioned getting dizzy when you stand up. I have a form of orthostatic intolerance (body fails to make proper adjustments when standing) that I discovered after a workout.
To be on the safe side, you might want to have a medical person take your blood pressure and pulse lying down and compare it to what it is when you stand up after 2 minutes and after 10 minutes. If there is a significant difference in blood pressure, you might want to talk to your doc. By the way, do this test before you have done any exercise and make sure you are well-hydrated.
Personally, I think if you have just recently started experiencing the dizziness and it was not a problem before, I would mention it to my doc. Keep us posted on this. Hope what I suggested is helpful.
Next time, check out your breathing. I thought the post mentioning the breathing was a good one. I'm doubtful that the body position (not head position) thing I mentioned makes a ton of difference because you are in a gravity-free environment.
You mentioned getting dizzy when you stand up. I have a form of orthostatic intolerance (body fails to make proper adjustments when standing) that I discovered after a workout.
To be on the safe side, you might want to have a medical person take your blood pressure and pulse lying down and compare it to what it is when you stand up after 2 minutes and after 10 minutes. If there is a significant difference in blood pressure, you might want to talk to your doc. By the way, do this test before you have done any exercise and make sure you are well-hydrated.
Personally, I think if you have just recently started experiencing the dizziness and it was not a problem before, I would mention it to my doc. Keep us posted on this. Hope what I suggested is helpful.
