Fuzzy Head

[lauren9748]

For two years now, I have had this light headed, non-spinning, VERY fuzzy. The way I describe it is that I feel like I have cotton balls or something in my head.  My head doesn't HURT.. and I am not spinning.. But I just have this sensation that makes me feel like I want to close my eyes.  It is even worse when I am in stores where I have to look at a  lot of things, and it often makes me feel very nauseous. I feel like I always want to lay down and close my eyes, and feel this way from the moment I wake up until the moment I go to bed.

I have gotten many blood test, and EKG and and echocardiogram on my heart.  I feel like I should get a brain scan, or something, but the doctors keep telling me I shouldn't worry since nothing is showing up.  But It is so frustrating, and some days I just start crying and get really upset, because I keep thinking I have a tumor or cancer or something.  

So then I get anxiety, which obviously escalates my symptoms.  However, the doctors are like, well maybe you are feeling this was because you keep thinking you are dying and that you are worried. But I'm like..."I'm feeling worried because I have these symptoms!!" Do you know how I feel?  

lately I have been having this headache feeling that feels like head pressure (which the doctors think is a tension headache from stress, as well as chest pain/heaviness, which I also think is from my worrying.  I'm just so sick of dealing with this!)

I just want to figure out what is wrong.  I eat extremely healthy, do yoga, get acupuncture, meditate, etc.

ahhh. Does anyone have any reassuring words or any idea of what I could have??

[lauren9748]

anybody??

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi,

You have mentioned that you had some tests done including tests to evaluate cardiac function. All your tests came back clear and I feel this should offer you some relief. I do have a few questions:

What activities or events trigger your symptoms?
Is the light headedness associated with strenuous activities or vigorous exercises?
Is this associated with food intake, extreme temperatures or excessive emotions?
Were they able to do a carotid duplex scan to assess your neck vessels?

Let me assure you that your condition does not fit the picture of someone with a brain tumor. I do suggest that you seek consult with an ENT specialist and ophthalmologist to have a complete assessment of your ears, nose, throat and eyes. Inner ear problems may manifest as vertigo or dizziness. Problems with vision may be associated with dizziness, nausea and headaches.

Do relax and avoid unnecessary worrying as this may aggravate your symptoms. When you are anxious, you tend to breathe faster or hyperventilate which may also cause light headedness or dizziness. Eat well and exercise regularly. Brisk walking 20 to 30 minutes everyday will be beneficial.

[lauren9748]

Hi Vanessa. Nothing triggers my symptoms. It is a constant state of being/feeling that I have, that I have had non-stop for almost two years now. The only time I feel slightly better is during my 1.5 - 3 hour yoga session I do every day, and I think it may not be going away but I'm just completely ignorning it because yoga is my passion.  I am an extremely healthy vegan, but have only been so for 8 months.  Before that I was a meat eater, but I get all of the vitamins and nutrients I need, and have had all these levels checked many times through blood tests. (believe me, all the doctors want to say it is my diet and be done with me.)

I have had my vision checked a few months ago for the first time and I had 20/20 vision.

Even sitting here now, I feel calm but my head feels tingly and fuzzy, and I feel like the objects around me are slightly 'off.' Like i'm not actually here or something.  (this is why I got my vision checked. )

I want to get a brain scan or see a neurologist to make sure its not something.. but i do want to find something! (minor of course) just so i can get it fixed and live my life normally.

[haddock]

Hi Lauren,
I am a healthy male of nearly 40 that also suffers a recurring "fuzzy Head".
This bout has been on-going for 6 weeks and does not want to go away.
Like you exercise-in my case, cycling and swimming seems to make it go away and everytime I think it has gone only to return within 5 to 10 minutes.
I have been to the Doctors many times in the past and had no joy.
I am not stressed -except about the pain- and do get really peeved that it will not go away.I am sure like me your quality of life really does suffer.
I was advised by one doctor that I have Hypermobility and looking at that site on line it seems that fuzzy head is indeed a side effect of  hypermobility. This may be worth a look.
Good Luck

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi,

Have you had any objective examinations done recently?

I suggest that you have your Vitamin B6 or B12 levels checked,This tingly or fuzzy sensation may be nerve related and given your lifestyle, I would also like to look more into your diet as a possible source of these sensations.

Vitamin B6 and B12 deficiencies may present with neuropathies.This may be a primary differential in your case. I suggest you seek a neurology referral for a complete neurologic assessment also. A CT Scan may be able to help.

[hollo]

Wow - at last someone who describes the exact symptoms that I have had for the last 8 years (at least). I always feel detached and everything looks weird - Im in a constant cartoon. Fuzzy, buzzing head (for me seems to be worse on one side) tinitis, sometimes pain in the head (not always) and when it gets bad I want to be alone in a dark place. Shop lights, strobe, and linear patterns make me dizzy and seemingly worse. Its a living nightmare. Im not as healthy as you but over the years have been to ENT, Nueroligists and more doctors than you can shake a stick at. Only bizarre thought I have is some kind of jaw disalignment after wisdom teeth extraction. Clutching at straws but I do find myself trying to clear the 'blockage' by wiggling jaw alot. Sorry I can t help...Im just dealing with it now but it affects work and social life. A lot of people think im odd as im so distant often.
Holloway.

[Scott696]

I feel the exact same and I know what my problem is. I was tested and I have chronic allergies. I am highly allergic to dust mites, grasses, and all of the common allergies. You may want to go and get a good allergy test.

My problem is I cannot treat them well enough. I feel fuzzy all of the time.