Dizziness, spaced out feeling, head pain, sinus pressure and feeling shaky

[helpmepleez]

For the past 4 years I have been experiencing horrible symptoms. It seemed that the whole thing started as a sinus infection but then I went for a CT scan of sinuses and they were clear. I have been having symptoms of dizziness, head pain, shakiness and a spaced out kind of foggy feeling like i am watching my life from the outside - all day every day. There are some times for a couple of hours during the day that the symptoms may lift and give me a few moments to live- but not much. I have been to about 30 doctors- including ENT's allergists, neurologists, chiropracters, opthamologists. psychologists, dentists and everything else u can think of. All CT scans, MRI of brain and blood work keep coming back clean and ok. Nothing I try seems to work. There was a period of time about 3 and a half years ago that the symptoms lifted for about 4 months and then it returned full force. Some of the weird parts are that the shakiness seems to be seasonal - coming in spring and lasting thru summer and its miserable like a tingling pins and needles sensation thru out my body. I have also been getting what some doctors seem to diagnose as recurring sinus infections- like 10 a year- i take anti biotics and i feel slightly better until the next infection but i still have the other symtoms while I am on the medication.  I have hay fever and allergies to mold dust...Every doctor tried diagnosing something different- like migraines or TMJ or some sort of other odd thing. I've tried tons of medications. I dont usually have all the symptoms at once...they kind of take turns.  One doctor suggested moving to Arizona as it may be a sinus issue but the ENT's say I have no sinus isue- just regular allergies and the allergists say that they have never seen symptoms like these for allergies. I tried psychologists even though the ony reason I am stressed out is cuz I can never live....before this sickness I was the happiest person around- and even psychologists turned me away as normal.  Is there anyone out there that may know something that can help me - please??......I can not go on like this anymore

[Huey1980]

Hey, I live in Eastern Canada and was hoping to find a spot closer to home, BUT, have not come across anyone that specializes in it other then the office in Michigan. Because they actually diagnosed this problem and specialize in it, I sort of want to take the time and go to their office anyway, just to be sure your getting the best care(atleast that's how I see it). ANyway, best of luck and inbox me to let me know if you have any luck :)

[cchewe2013]

Wow great, this maybe an answer to my problems. But how would you find someone that would specialize in this, or can you just get a regular eye exam for a diagnosis??

[cchewe2013]

You should ask your doctor about Neurontin it is commonly used for seizures and nerve pain. Recently they have been using it to treat Anxiety and it is sleeping agent. Most antidepressants have to build up in you system in order to feel the full effects of it. Neurontin is more as a take as needed medication because it starts to kick in within 30min to 1hr of taking it. Also best thing about it, it doesn't have addicted tendencies. It did wonders for me. Wouldn't recommend taking more than 300mg a day, and it best taking it at night because makes you sleepy...

[cchewe2013]

TYPE or For the past year I have been suffering from anxiety and other unusual symptoms. Which was really uncommon for me because I always felt like the happiest person on earth. As I look back on the occurrence, it seemed to be triggered when I had drank a iced coffee from McDonald's. At first it was mild, and only lasted for about 3 months. Within that three months of my first experience with anxiety I can become pregnant. In my first trimester I suffered from extreme fatigue, mild vertigo, and brain fogs. My conclusion to this was that it was probably related to my pregnancy, and would eventually subside after I give birth. During my last trimester of my pregnancy the anxiety, fatigue, and vertigo went away. But then I developed another odd symptom. I started having problems with my eyes and nose, my eyes felt strained all the time, and I suffered from a lot of pressure at bridge of my nose. Shortly after I gave birth to my child, the anxiety increased. Which at this point I was suffering from extreme Panic Attacks, the brain fogs came back. I started having heart palpitations, insomnia, electric shocks in my head overtime I tried to sleep, night sweats, muscle spasms, elevated blood pressure (which I am 27 and never in my life had elevated blood pressure even during all 4 of my pregnancies) and cold feet and hands. All of my bloods test come back normal other than a high WBC, CT scan was normal, Heart Monitor came back normal, and went to the Eye doctor, all those test came back normal. Doc tried to put me on some anxiety medication such as Prozac, and Zoloft. Worse thing I ever could of decided to do it made my symptoms sky rocket. I even went to the check myself into a psychiatric ward. Bad mistake, because all they wanted to do is medicate me and diagnosed me with Bipolar. Weird thing is that everyone in there had the same diagnosis. After I watched a youtube video on how to control anxiety, I tried there technics and guess what my panic attacks decreased and then eventually went away, the brain fog went away. Now I am suffering from yet other symptoms my vertigo came back, and I have a lot of pressure in my head, in my eyes, and my nose. Sharp pain in my temples. Doc diagnosed me with tension headaches, and had ordered me a allergens test, and I go see the ENT doc this Friday. Which I have a feeling that it will come back as well, I have done extensive research on anxiety and symptoms are 2 pages long. So if you are experiencing similar symptoms and had every test you could possibly think of to rule out any diseases. You very well might just be undergoing a lot of stress. It is highly important to keep yourself hydrated, eat well, insure you get enough rest, and exercise. Take sometime out for yourself, this has helped me a lot and made my pain a lot more tolerable. Please try to avoid medications, as these just might make you feel worse. I will continue to do my research and if find out anything I will spread the word. As we all are all alike in some way, I feel more at peace that I am not alone. Thanks for all the useful info on here.

[Huey1980]

The face you mentioned that you have a suspicion that your eyes may be triggering it lead me to this possibility. Might not be the answer but please check it out :) It's called Vertical Heterophoria" . Look it up, you might be surprised. Good luck

[spectre0618]

I have had Anxiety since I was 9 years old. I am 28 now and was laid off about a year ago. Throughout my adult life I have had the occasional dizzy spell, usually when driving in an area that is either wide open to the horizon or has a lot of depth and varying colors/textures. Mountainous and hilly terrain could occasionally trigger moments of panic. But up until July of 2012 these were a very rare occurrence and were easy to overcome.

In my early childhood when Anxiety first started I was given Immipramine (think that's how it is spelled). It isn't the typical anti-depressant. It actually helped my mind relax and allowed me to focus better. I also lost a lot of weight as a result. After about a year of it, I didn't have any more anxiety attacks until my second last year of High School (1995-2003 without an issue). Took it again and voila, no issues.

My neck and back have become soar since then. I have also noticed that the symptoms slowly started to come on after my accident. Crashed my car, was unconscious for a few minutes. These were few and far between. Now it has come back ten fold. The dizzinessis at it's worst during the day and in particular on Sunny days. At night, the symptoms usually disappear unless I have been inside all day.

I have had some success with lying down and reading blogs like this. I also find in the throes of a panic attack that checking my vitals and reciting my ABC's and loved ones' Birthdays helps re-assure me and keeps my anxiety from leading me to the thought that I am having a stroke or a heart attack. When I get dizzy while driving, all I can do is pull over and wait it out. Sometimes removing my jacket or loosening clothing helps too. It's a horrifying feeling but I find repeating "You don't control me, I am in control" in my head over and over and sometimes out loud (If I'm alone) can help. What works depends on the day. I have a suspicion that my eyes may be triggering the problems. I'm going to have my vision checked first. IThan I will be checking my ears, than my neck and shoulders (Massage therapy) and hopefully it will get better after one or all of those. I may also go back on immipramine but I do my damnedest to avoid meds.