Popping in the brain led to near black out and semi loss of motor skills. Ideas?

[lorriegrace]

I stopped by a drug store to grab cash from an ATM. Midway through the ATM transaction, I felt a very distinct pop in the back of my head--literally in my brain. Suddenly, my brain felt like it was rolling around in my skull as if detached. Then it felt like it had gone a bit mushy. My vision blurred, my motor skills nearly disappeared, and I nearly blacked out. I sort of leaned against the ATM, and then stumbled to the side of it. I tried to shake it off -- I've had dizzy spells before, but this was nothing like that. I tried to walk, but my feet wouldn't go where I told them. I could hardly see in front of me and had zero concept of spacial relations. I stumbled a bit, blinking and breathing deeply. After tucking my cash and receipt into my wallet, I tried to shrug it off yet again and leave the store.

Minutes after the popping, I still couldn't regain myself  completely and I was on the verge of having a panic attack. I braced myself up against the pharmacy building and called my parents.

It took me about 15 minutes to recover from the incident. It was so scary. I've never lost motor skills like that before and I've only ever nearly blacked out once, but that was because I was so terrified by someone else's medical crisis. There was nothing in my surroundings that would have set this off. I've not been terribly stressed out. I had eaten my two breakfasts. I'd gone out for a brisk walk in the sunshine earlier that morning. The only thing that I could think of was that I'd gotten about three hours of sleep the night before, having stayed out late partying and having to get up early to meet my friend. But that would usually just cause me fatigue. I am 26,female,  a runner and practicing yoga, and very healthy overall. The only head injuries i've ever had were when I was 3 and 7 -- both times "cracked" my head open and needed stitches.

I didn't go to the doctor because I didn't know if it was serious enough to warrant a visit. I'm not sure. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

[jennyfi1234]

glad you are ok! let us know after the mri.

[lorriegrace]

Thanks, everyone. I went to my GP yesterday. She said everything looks fine physically (basic physical) and that she has no clue what it could have been. She's ordering an MRI but we have to first see if insurance will cover it. I'll keep you posted. Thanks for your comments!!

[marie342]

hey check the doctor out because my father just pass away 7days ago but he had a massive headace always saying that he felt like he was gona black out until  it was to late for him he was very stressed out he had a highblood pressure stroke,coma,seizure he stay 5days and he passed away dont play with your health dear

[jennyfi1234]

Definately go get a scan asap. Let us know after what it turned out to be. Hope you are ok.

[renoma]

i wouldn't wait it sounds like you may have dislocated or fractured a disc. you may have a nerve pinching in between. you can stop breathing if you have pressure on the medula oblongata. get a cat scan to see if you have any vetebrae damage. god bless i will keep you in my prayers. please let me know what you find out.