Dr. Cafemoms - question.
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I have low muscle tone and my hip rotates out of place. Well, it's been months and months since I've had any problems but yesterday I shoveled the driveway so today I was being careful but still managed to pop it out of place. The only difference this time is that immediately after the pop, I got light headed, almost fainted and my ears are ringing. Kinda scary. :/
No health insurance. Never fainted before. I'm not in any serious pain, as long as I don't move my hip wrong. I'm scared to try to pop it back (like I normally do right away) because of almost passing out.
So, opinions on lightheadedness and ringing ears?
sounds like you actually dislocated it, you need to go to the ER
It's not dislocated, at least I assume it's not because that sounds wildly painful :) I'm not really in any pain. Not anything unusual for when this happens anyways (2-4 times per year).
Quoting shivasgirl:sounds like you actually dislocated it, you need to go to the ER
When it popped, my muscles stiffened like they normally do and I leaned against the table for support. As the dizziness was getting worse I headed towards my phone on the couch and by the time I got to the couch it started to ease up. It's been a half hour or so and I'm not light headed anymore but my ears are ringing slightly still.
I've worn hip/back support braces before, during each round of physical therapy I go a couple weeks wearing them. My hip is not a constant issue, luckily, it's just if I do things like carpet clean or wear stupid shoes or...shovel the driveway, lol. Then I throw it out of place. I'm only concerned about almost passing out....blood clot, or nerves or something, I don't even know.
Quoting kate80:
You could be compressing a blood vessel. Lack of oxygen to your brain makes you light headed. Does changing you position help? Are you still even light headed? Even worn a brace or anything when doing physical things?
Quoting Anonymous:When it popped, my muscles stiffened like they normally do and I leaned against the table for support. As the dizziness was getting worse I headed towards my phone on the couch and by the time I got to the couch it started to ease up. It's been a half hour or so and I'm not light headed anymore but my ears are ringing slightly still.
I've worn hip/back support braces before, during each round of physical therapy I go a couple weeks wearing them. My hip is not a constant issue, luckily, it's just if I do things like carpet clean or wear stupid shoes or...shovel the driveway, lol. Then I throw it out of place. I'm only concerned about almost passing out....blood clot, or nerves or something, I don't even know.
Quoting kate80:
You could be compressing a blood vessel. Lack of oxygen to your brain makes you light headed. Does changing you position help? Are you still even light headed? Even worn a brace or anything when doing physical things?
Quoting kate80:
Sounds like a bp situation. Orthodontic hypotension is the drop of bp caused by change in positioYou may not be in pain but it sounds like you may be in a little bit of shock. Elevate your feet and lay down. If symptoms persist contact me again. I am not a Dr. BTW I spent many years as a medic and I am currently studying holistic medicine and working on my nursing degree. I do know a lot about the human body and you didn't have many replies :)
Quoting Anonymous:When it popped, my muscles stiffened like they normally do and I leaned against the table for support. As the dizziness was getting worse I headed towards my phone on the couch and by the time I got to the couch it started to ease up. It's been a half hour or so and I'm not light headed anymore but my ears are ringing slightly still.
I've worn hip/back support braces before, during each round of physical therapy I go a couple weeks wearing them. My hip is not a constant issue, luckily, it's just if I do things like carpet clean or wear stupid shoes or...shovel the driveway, lol. Then I throw it out of place. I'm only concerned about almost passing out....blood clot, or nerves or something, I don't even know.
Quoting kate80:
You could be compressing a blood vessel. Lack of oxygen to your brain makes you light headed. Does changing you position help? Are you still even light headed? Even worn a brace or anything when doing physical things?
I'm confused, are you saying that it's possible that my hip is compressing a blood vessel which is causing issues with my blood pressure which is what made me dizzy?
I was being sarcastic - we are all doctors on cafemom :) :) I definitely appreciate your input!!!!
Quoting kate80:
Hate auto type!!! Orthostatic- orthodontic is teeth lol.
Quoting kate80:
Sounds like a bp situation. Orthodontic hypotension is the drop of bp caused by change in positioYou may not be in pain but it sounds like you may be in a little bit of shock. Elevate your feet and lay down. If symptoms persist contact me again. I am not a Dr. BTW I spent many years as a medic and I am currently studying holistic medicine and working on my nursing degree. I do know a lot about the human body and you didn't have many replies :)
Quoting Anonymous:When it popped, my muscles stiffened like they normally do and I leaned against the table for support. As the dizziness was getting worse I headed towards my phone on the couch and by the time I got to the couch it started to ease up. It's been a half hour or so and I'm not light headed anymore but my ears are ringing slightly still.
I've worn hip/back support braces before, during each round of physical therapy I go a couple weeks wearing them. My hip is not a constant issue, luckily, it's just if I do things like carpet clean or wear stupid shoes or...shovel the driveway, lol. Then I throw it out of place. I'm only concerned about almost passing out....blood clot, or nerves or something, I don't even know.
Quoting kate80:
You could be compressing a blood vessel. Lack of oxygen to your brain makes you light headed. Does changing you position help? Are you still even light headed? Even worn a brace or anything when doing physical things?
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