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Anemia and dehydration does cause fatigue and your description of light headiness when standing is normally associated with dehydration.

I suffered from similar symptoms as yourself although never dizzy or lightheaded, nor do I get the eye floaters.

I believe a salt deficiency could be a cause of our issues.

Before my takedown, I dehydrated to such an extent I was admitted into Hospital, often.

At the time, it was due to the loop ileostomy, as I wasn't absorbing a sufficient amount of fluids despite what I was drinking.

All the strange effects that occurred, such as an irregular hearthbeat, memory issues, muscle cramps, uncontrollable shaking, was all due to low potassium and it's this essential electrolyte that enables our brain to function and regulate the heart.

I've noticed, that when I eat a salty snack, my energy levels appears to lift, not instantly noticeable but there's a moment of realisation some hours later, although my Doctor dismissed this as a sugar rush ?

The large intestine would normally extract salt and fluid from its contents, especially during our sleep but as we no longer have a large intestine, we're not absorbing the essential levels from our diet.

Doctors advised to ensure I urinate no less than 3 times per day and it should be of a pale straw colour.

I've noticed my urine can be totally clear, so technically, I'm hydrated, yet I'm still experiencing the feelings of fatigue and lacking the essential electrolytes, especially potassium.

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