Dizziness during dry fast?

Ok, so I’ve done a bunch of 2 and 3 day dry fasts at this point…I was hoping that this would go away but I am currently 50 hours into a 4 day dry fast and dizziness has been an issue since the 36 hour mark. Bending over and especially standing up. Occasionally I can just stand there and wait it out but often I have to sit back down and try again after the initial wave subsides. I’m assuming it’s an acute drop in blood pressure but just wondering if anyone has any words of wisdom, advice or can relate. Will this get better with time or am I likely to just pass out in the street one day?

Answer

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9385-low-blood-pressure-orthostatic-hypotension

Orthostatic hypotension. Low blood pressure from standing up too quickly.

I got this from time to time, especially when first starting fasting. Just really have to focus on moving slower, until your body re-adjusts to the lower blood pressure.

(It’s amazing that doctors treat high blood pressure with meds, when abstaining from eating (carbs in particular) will drop blood pressure significantly more than meds.)

Answer

It’s suggested with water fasting and dry fasting that we should stand up slowly due to reduced blood pressure. To relay a personal experience, I had to over-exert myself in the summer Florida heat and sun and I did feel like I was going to pass out. I had to lie down for awhile and cool down. So I advise listening closely to your body during any fast. Fasting is different person to person. Also individually, each fast is different.