I'm really scared and can't stand this feeling!

[Cricket2478]

Lately I've been feeling really dizzy and exhausted (especially in the morning) and I get these horrible headaches in my temple a few times a week, sometimes daily. Those usually occur randomly.  I can't remember most things (short term) and I've been getting really clumsy.  Every morning I fight off anxiety attacks on the way to work (I was on Lexapro for a couple of years for depression and anixety but went off it 5 months ago).  I have that butterflies-in-the-stomach most of the time and have been getting stomach aches and gas too.  My PCP referred me to a neurologist but my appointment isn't for another 2 months because I'm a "new patient"!  I'm really worried that something is seriously wrong and I can't stand feeling like this. I'm pretty scared and I feel like I'm just shutting down left and right. I'm 30 years old, female, no children. Any clue as to what could be going on with me?!

[SamPCS]

Why does your doc prescribed alprazolam for blood pressure since it is a medication for anxiety/panic disorder?  Alprazolam sure prescribed for many conditions including dizziness but in your case it seems like BP is the main issue needs to be controlled.  Not sure you have anxiety and inner ear disorder too since you mentioned you took diziron.  

I suffer with dizziness, headaches etc., for about 2 years but mine happened after a mild traumatic brain injury and nothing worked for me.

In  your case it seems like your BP and inner ear may be causing the problem.  consult a ENT specialist who knows about dizziness.

[rachelk_82]

Hi...i am a 29 year old female..unmarried..
following is the summary of my ailments and the time period respectively:
1.June 2010:This was just before the rains...and somehow my body is able to feel the  weather changes...i had this strange feeling and then on one morning i got up and felt really dizzy...this happened 4-5 times that day...when i went to the doc he measured by Blood pressure and it was 140/100...so he prescribed a medicine diziron for the dizzy sensation and alprox for sound sleep...this realy worked and within a week i was fine..
2. Apr 2011:I had pain in my chest on the left side... and my neck was aching esp the area at the base of my head...i had this pain for a week and after that i had a red rash...which soon spread and i viisited a skin specialist..he said the virus of chicken pox reactivated and that i had herpes zoster or shingles..he gave me powerful valtoval 1000mg tablets which i had to take 3 times a day ...for a period of 7 days...it cured my shingles effectively.
3.May 2011:I was out with my family and had dinner at a restaurant...i had non veg namely chicken ,mutton curry etc...when i slept tht night i was awakened coz i was sweating and felt really dizzy...the next day i went to the doc he checked me and my bp was 160/100..he again put me on a 7 days course of alprazolam...and although i did feel better ..i felt light headed an couldnt focus or concentrate on anythng,,..i monitored my bp for 7 days..bt still it was high so doc recomended i take alprazolam for another week..so i took alprazolam for about 17 days...and even though i sould sleep soundly at night ..i still felt dizzy...couldnt focus on anythng...had trouble in vision..as if some particle had entered my eye...n i cudnt look at any light...n jst wanted to turn off all the night and sleep..coz i was tired ,dizzy and eyes were aching..So after almst 17 days of alprazol dose i went to the doc again and he checked my bp n it was still high..so he stared bp tablets metoval 25mg..
3.June 2011:Its been 14 days since i have been taking bp medicine...and although my head feels a bit lighter than before..i still have this dizzy feeling,.,and my eyes hurt sometimes...and when i sleep i feel like im losing my balance...i just feel "normal"
Can anyone suggest what could this be?

[dr_simran]

Hello Dear,
The key causes that lead to dizziness are;
- Sudden drop in blood pressure or dehydration which may inhibit blood to the brain causing lightheadedness.
- Dizziness may be accompanied by various disorders such as: allergies, hypoglycemia, common cold, fever, diarrhea, vomiting or flu.
- Loss of balance or spinning sensation may be related to a malfunction in at least two of three main organs that contribute to our sense of balance: inner ears, eyes or the nervous system..
- Enhance maintaining balance by learning exercises from a trained physiotherapist
- Reduce stress
- Practice Aerobic exercises
- Develop a regular sleep pattern

- Treat the disorder which is causing dizziness
You should avoid diet drinks,tobacco,caffeine,take plenty of water to ensure the blood pressure does not drop due to exercise, high stress activities and hot climate.
Refer http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com/remedy/Dizziness.html,http://cebv.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36&Itemid=2


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