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Old 07-20-2014, 04:05 PM
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This sounds like orthostaic hypotension. It is basically standing up faster than the autonomic nervous system can respond by increasing blood pressure. In some cases, it is due to a vitamin B-12 deficiency.

As others said, when you get up from lying down, sit for a moment and wait for your blood pressure to catch up.

I had this happen and ended up on the floor with a thud.
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