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A couple of years ago I had a bad experience after having my blood drawn for a lipid test. I was healthy, but because I fasted too long (12-16 hours) and didn't drink water, I got extremely light headed and weak. My blood pressure went down real low and I had to put my head between my knees and drink juice. I... show more A couple of years ago I had a bad experience after having my blood drawn for a lipid test. I was healthy, but because I fasted too long (12-16 hours) and didn't drink water, I got extremely light headed and weak.
1 Drop in blood pressure (orthostatic hypotension). 2  A dramatic drop in your systolic blood pressure â the higher number in your blood pressure reading â may result in light-headedness or a feeling of faintness. 3  It can occur after sitting up or standing too quickly.oss of balance (disequilibrium). Disequilibrium is the loss of balance or the feeling of unsteadiness when you walk. Causes may include: 1  Inner ear (vestibular) problems. 2  Abnormalities with your inner ear can cause you to feel like you are floating, have a heavy head or are unsteady in the dark.