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burning tingling pressure body attacks

i've gotten several of these strange attacks lasting about 10-20 minutes. i feel dizzy for days before, then out of nowhere my whole body tenses up and burns and feels like pins and needles. i feel detached from reality and really scared that i'm dying. they are horribly painful. i've had a ct scan, mri, extensive epileptic workups, heart checked out. hormones tested. since these attacks my emotional state has declined and i have become severly depressed and detached from everything. its hard to find pleasure in anything anymore.
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351246 tn?1379682132
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Hi
Thanks for the update!
Strange but true—TIA can occur at your age. However you must first look at the other causes I mentioned. There are many self testing kits available in the market for testing blood sugar. You can test your blood sugar immediately after a dizzy spell.  Also if eating and drinking something helps then it could be low sugar or GERD.
GERD too causes dizzy spells. Omeprazole is a good drug to combat this. Along with it you can try over the counter antacids. However I would recommend you see a doctor and take medication under a doctor’s supervision. Avoid heavy meals. Avoid too much of caffeine, tea, fried food and drinks both alcoholic and non alcoholic fuzzy ones. Avoid heavy exercises within 4 hours of a heavy meal. Raise the head end of the bed by pillows to 30 degrees. Go to bed at least 2 hours after food.
Certain types of epilepsies and seizures too can cause similar symptoms. Again a prompt evaluation is required within an hour of the symptom.
Electrolyte imbalance especially calcium and potassium should e looked into.
It is difficult to comment beyond this at this stage. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!
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i had a ct scan later that day after one. it was fine. i'm only 28 years old are tia's possible? i have low blood pressure.
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351246 tn?1379682132
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
This looks like an episode of transient ischemic attack wherein the blood supply to brain is temporarily cut off. The episodes last for a maximum of 24 hours and then resolve or a new symptom starts. To diagnose this you need a prompt evaluation (within 60 minutes) to identify the cause and determine appropriate therapy. CAT Scans done later or when you are fine will not reveal anything.
Otherwise it could be due to nerve compression very high up in the cervical vertebra. Please consult a neurologist. You may need to undergo MRI of the brain or cervical spine. Another possibility is Vitamin B12 deficiency. Underactive thyroid, anemia and diabetes too should be ruled out. High blood pressure is another possibility.
It also sounds like chronic fatigue syndrome. This presents with widespread myalgia and arthralgia, cognitive difficulties, chronic mental and physical exhaustion,headaches and concentration difficulty and memory problems.
It is difficult to comment beyond this at this stage. A comprehensive investigation is required keeping all the points in mind. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!
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231903 tn?1281482584
sounds like anxiety/panic disorder to me.
thats what i have.

good luck.
ativan works great for the attacks.
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