Lightheaded Most of the Time

[heyitsme]

I'm a 31yr old male non smoker non drinker in Florida, overweight (5'6 215lb), but otherwise no history of disease. I have been lightheaded on and off for the past 6 months. Not dizzy or spinning per say, its more like I have balance issues or fatigue or something. Seems to affect me mostly when I am walking around. Doesn't usually bother me when sitting or driving. But I really notice it when doing things that involve a lot of walking (like shopping). Docs think its all anxiety related, tried Ativan which made me feel better about the situation, but I still felt the lightheadedness. I also seem to have a ton of gas (burping), not sure if its related.

I have had a lot of tests including eyes (normal), glucose tolerance (normal), bp (mild pre hypertensive, slightly rapid heartbeat), blood (elevated cholesterol, TSH 1.26), lung xray (normal), allergist (mold, dust, and elm, no asthma), head mri (normal), ekg 2x (normal), non stress echocardio (normal), gastro endoscopy (mild acid reflux), and sleep study (some apnea, waiting for details), vertigo tilt test (normal).

I don't think the problem is anxiety, I have very low stress in my life (much less than I have had years ago). I'm thinking I should see a Neurologist, from what I have read they deal in balance and dizzyness issues. Any other thoughts? Thanks!

[papote53]

Hi,

I have been light headed for the last 4 weeks or so basically alL day long besides when I sleep.  When I lay back I feel much better but sitting or walking a get light headed ( specially walking).  I also have heavy breathing that it gets really bad when I walk.  Doctor thinks is anxiety so he gave me xanax (0.5 once daily) which makes it better but  the light headed does not go away completely and it only last a few hours.  My allergies thinks that I have anxiety because I have light headed, so she recommended that I go see an ENT specialist unbalanced conditions but I read the symptoms and it doesn't appear  have the same.  Your case is similar to mines so I will like to know if you got any better and if so what was the diagnostic?

[papote53]

Hi,

I have been light headed for the last 4 weeks or so basically alL day long besides when I sleep.  When I lay back I feel much better but sitting or walking I get light headed.  I also have heavy breathing that it gets really bad when I walk.  Doctor thinks is anxiety so he gave me xanax (0.5 once daily) which makes it better but  the light headed does not go away completely and it only last a few hours.  My allergies thinks that I have anxiety because I have light headed, so she recommended that I go see an ENT specialist unbalanced conditions.  Your case is similar to mines so I will like to know how are you getting better?  I appreciate your time and I hope you are much better now. ;-)

[Weaving1]

I am 54 year old woman and have had lightheadedness on and off for about a year.   It seemed to be gone for a few months and now is back with a vengeance.  I feel faint and confused for about 2-10 seconds and need to hold onto something.  This happens many times a day but more in the afternoon.  It's not orthostatic hypotension because it happens when I am already laying down or walking or driving.  I've been training for a half-marathon that is in 10 days and now and I am afraid to do it because I think I might drop dead during the race.   one thing different for me lately is I did fall running 2 weeks ago and hurt my side (rib cage) and it still really hurts.  I don't know if this could have anything to do with it.  

[Barbron]

Go to Dizziness: Home remedies.com lots of good information for you, Sorry you are all having this prob. Hope you can find something on this site that will help you. I do not believe in Western Meds. I believe in herbs and Native American plant remedies and Chinese Herbs. Lets take our health into our own hands and by the way if any of you are on diet drinks, look up the dangers of Aspartame, very bad poison. I am Barb and hope you will all get better. Drink lots of water with lemon, ginger, and go to that web site. God Bless

[DenTek]

Hi:

I been having this problem for about a year now.  I am schedule for a tilt table test.  I have the same symptoms as you do.  It's a horrible feeling.  It could be related to your brain, heart or Orthostatic Intolerance.  That's why you need a tilt table test.  Ask for one.  Also keep track on your blood pressure and heart rate.  Check your heart rate lying down then stand up and take your heart rate.  That should help your doctor out a lot.  Take care.

[leon1000]

Yep,

it was anxiety. Caused by multiple issues and the way my brain works. Looooong story but I'm on the way to recovery.