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Light Headedness, Feeling Weak, & Headaches
by Spencer001, Nov 02, 2007 07:01PM
Hello,
I have been feeling light headed for several months and the symptoms are definitely getting worse. I have done lots of searching on the internet and found various articles that discuss this issue - but I have identified that there are numerous posts relating to this disorder and it is very difficult to find any recommendations on how to cure this problem. I stumbled on this website and I found that a user called bahama_boy posted the below message in this forum and the symptoms are identical to mine - furthermore he is the same age as me! I was so hoping that the discussion thread would be more lengthy with a conclusion of some sort but this is not present.
If by any chance bahama_boy is still part of this forum I would be exceptionally interested in knowing how he resolved this problem - or whether he has resolved the problem.
I would be interested in knowing of other people who are suffering from these exact symptoms. I would like to work together with a group of people to help us collectively resolve this horrible feeling.
Finally, if any advice can be provided by Doctors reading this thread I would be very grateful if you could give your recommendations. If you need any additional information please contact me.
In summary my symptoms are:
-Tightness or restrictive pressure feeling in the middle of chest
-feeling sensation of a strap across my forehead sometimes
-constant Dizzy light headed feeling
-very light headaches
-my energy level fluctuates from day to day. some days feeling really bad and other days feeling not so bad (I never feel good!).
-I always feel fatigued / tired.
-my arms and legs feel numb/tingly (this is not major *apparently* as I have had a check up with my Doctor).
34yrs-Male, non-drinking -non smoker- No known family history of heart problems, Mother and father with hi-blood and hypertension.
6 years of migraine headaches with avg of 2-4 attacks a year.
High stress, memory is not as good as it used to be also ability to concentrate is not so good either due to feeling lightheaded.
During the past 18 months I have found that my energy levels have dropped, I am feeling more and more fatigued and my light headedness feeling is getting worse. These symptoms are definitely gettingt worse and I need to stop this trend otherwise soon I will feel too poorly to even do more job.
My neck aches - but this is probably due to me working on a computer thus sitting in the same position constantly. I did however read that anxiety and dizziness can be related to having the first and second vertebrae of the neck out of place - and this can potentially be resolved by visiting a chiropractor - I will be investigating this (reference http://forums.wrongdiagnosis.com/archive/index.php/t-2861.html).
No loss of weight.
I do have stomache / bowel problems - my stomache is frequently irritable and I find that most nights I awake due to the mild stomach pains I receive. Also, I frequently awaken during the night to go to the toilet and urinate (sometimes 2-3 times per night!). Generally my quality of sleep is poor - but I do try and get between 8-10 hours sleep every night. When I awaken I never feel revitalised - I still feel very fatigued and this is a horrible way to start the day. I also awake dizzy and have a mild headache which generally lasts a few minutes. My thought process here is that the poor quality sleep may be causing me to feel lightheaded as my body has not had an opportunity to rejuvenate fully. Hence if I resolve my stomache pains and bowel problem this could result in some quality sleep which will resolve the dizzyness problem. Just a guess...
Finally, I do not think stress is the main issue here. I do have a stressful job but I recently went on a holiday for 3 weeks and did not think about work at all! However I still suffered from the exact same symptoms and felt just as bad.
If anyone can provide some advice I would *really* appreciate it....
Best regards
Spencer
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-Tightness or restrictive pressure feeling in the middle of chest
-feeling sensation of a strap across my forehead sometimes
-constant Dizzy light headed feeling
very light headaches
33yrs-Male, non-drinking -non smoker- No known family history of heart problems, Mother and father with hi-blood and hypertension.
10 yrs of migraine headaches with avg of 2-4 attacks a year usually between the months of July and Nov, I used to have problems with my sinus.
High stress (job and two kids with SS-decease and relationship stress),ALSO NOTICABLE SHORT TERM MEMORY LOSS OVER PAST 6 YEARS.
No loss of weight, extreme pain to ear during return air travel in early august 2003 while recovering from a flu, departure flight was ok (period before return was 2 weeks).
I've been feeling tired and dizzy, kinda drugged-light head feeling for the past 6 weeks. I sometimes feel the sensation of band across my forehead and would rub my head to rid the feeling.
Twice the dizziness got to the point where I felt out of control and or lose my balance (sitting and walking).
Recently in the 7 days I developed discomfort in my chest more like a restriction to breathing with the feeling of mild pain
and pressure that builds where a good cough seems to relieve it some. The sometimes dull and mild pain seems to move from center to upper chest between the nipple and center.
The two occasions When the dizziness became extreme, I had an EKG done, blood works, ENT exam and x-rays, the results were
good except for my cholesterol being a little high at 211 and the ENT where I was told I had a mild ear infection.
Still using the medication for the past 13 days and I'm not feeling any better.
Oh I almost forgot to mention I was in a car crash where I was knocked from the rear, I did feel a little soar in the neck area a few hours after but after 3 to 4 days everything seem OK (just thought I should mention it!)
Medication List:
Claritine 10mg (one a day for 10 days-completed)
B-COMPLEX Capsules (one a day)
MAG-OX 400 TAB (one a day -30 TABS @ 5 X REFILLS)
AMOXICILLIN (AMOLIL) 500MG (ONE CAP THREE TIMES A DAY - FOR 10 DAYS)
AMITRIPTYLINE (APO) 10MG TAB (RU) - GENERIC FOR ELAVIL (ONE A DAY AT BED TIME)
SORRY FOR THE LENGTHY TEXT... JUST DON'T KNOW WHATS GOING ON....PLEASE HELP, THANKS
I have been feeling light headed for several months and the symptoms are definitely getting worse. I have done lots of searching on the internet and found various articles that discuss this issue - but I have identified that there are numerous posts relating to this disorder and it is very difficult to find any recommendations on how to cure this problem. I stumbled on this website and I found that a user called bahama_boy posted the below message in this forum and the symptoms are identical to mine - furthermore he is the same age as me! I was so hoping that the discussion thread would be more lengthy with a conclusion of some sort but this is not present.
If by any chance bahama_boy is still part of this forum I would be exceptionally interested in knowing how he resolved this problem - or whether he has resolved the problem.
I would be interested in knowing of other people who are suffering from these exact symptoms. I would like to work together with a group of people to help us collectively resolve this horrible feeling.
Finally, if any advice can be provided by Doctors reading this thread I would be very grateful if you could give your recommendations. If you need any additional information please contact me.
In summary my symptoms are:
-Tightness or restrictive pressure feeling in the middle of chest
-feeling sensation of a strap across my forehead sometimes
-constant Dizzy light headed feeling
-very light headaches
-my energy level fluctuates from day to day. some days feeling really bad and other days feeling not so bad (I never feel good!).
-I always feel fatigued / tired.
-my arms and legs feel numb/tingly (this is not major *apparently* as I have had a check up with my Doctor).
34yrs-Male, non-drinking -non smoker- No known family history of heart problems, Mother and father with hi-blood and hypertension.
6 years of migraine headaches with avg of 2-4 attacks a year.
High stress, memory is not as good as it used to be also ability to concentrate is not so good either due to feeling lightheaded.
During the past 18 months I have found that my energy levels have dropped, I am feeling more and more fatigued and my light headedness feeling is getting worse. These symptoms are definitely gettingt worse and I need to stop this trend otherwise soon I will feel too poorly to even do more job.
My neck aches - but this is probably due to me working on a computer thus sitting in the same position constantly. I did however read that anxiety and dizziness can be related to having the first and second vertebrae of the neck out of place - and this can potentially be resolved by visiting a chiropractor - I will be investigating this (reference http://forums.wrongdiagnosis.com/archive/index.php/t-2861.html).
No loss of weight.
I do have stomache / bowel problems - my stomache is frequently irritable and I find that most nights I awake due to the mild stomach pains I receive. Also, I frequently awaken during the night to go to the toilet and urinate (sometimes 2-3 times per night!). Generally my quality of sleep is poor - but I do try and get between 8-10 hours sleep every night. When I awaken I never feel revitalised - I still feel very fatigued and this is a horrible way to start the day. I also awake dizzy and have a mild headache which generally lasts a few minutes. My thought process here is that the poor quality sleep may be causing me to feel lightheaded as my body has not had an opportunity to rejuvenate fully. Hence if I resolve my stomache pains and bowel problem this could result in some quality sleep which will resolve the dizzyness problem. Just a guess...
Finally, I do not think stress is the main issue here. I do have a stressful job but I recently went on a holiday for 3 weeks and did not think about work at all! However I still suffered from the exact same symptoms and felt just as bad.
If anyone can provide some advice I would *really* appreciate it....
Best regards
Spencer
-----------------------------
-Tightness or restrictive pressure feeling in the middle of chest
-feeling sensation of a strap across my forehead sometimes
-constant Dizzy light headed feeling
very light headaches
33yrs-Male, non-drinking -non smoker- No known family history of heart problems, Mother and father with hi-blood and hypertension.
10 yrs of migraine headaches with avg of 2-4 attacks a year usually between the months of July and Nov, I used to have problems with my sinus.
High stress (job and two kids with SS-decease and relationship stress),ALSO NOTICABLE SHORT TERM MEMORY LOSS OVER PAST 6 YEARS.
No loss of weight, extreme pain to ear during return air travel in early august 2003 while recovering from a flu, departure flight was ok (period before return was 2 weeks).
I've been feeling tired and dizzy, kinda drugged-light head feeling for the past 6 weeks. I sometimes feel the sensation of band across my forehead and would rub my head to rid the feeling.
Twice the dizziness got to the point where I felt out of control and or lose my balance (sitting and walking).
Recently in the 7 days I developed discomfort in my chest more like a restriction to breathing with the feeling of mild pain
and pressure that builds where a good cough seems to relieve it some. The sometimes dull and mild pain seems to move from center to upper chest between the nipple and center.
The two occasions When the dizziness became extreme, I had an EKG done, blood works, ENT exam and x-rays, the results were
good except for my cholesterol being a little high at 211 and the ENT where I was told I had a mild ear infection.
Still using the medication for the past 13 days and I'm not feeling any better.
Oh I almost forgot to mention I was in a car crash where I was knocked from the rear, I did feel a little soar in the neck area a few hours after but after 3 to 4 days everything seem OK (just thought I should mention it!)
Medication List:
Claritine 10mg (one a day for 10 days-completed)
B-COMPLEX Capsules (one a day)
MAG-OX 400 TAB (one a day -30 TABS @ 5 X REFILLS)
AMOXICILLIN (AMOLIL) 500MG (ONE CAP THREE TIMES A DAY - FOR 10 DAYS)
AMITRIPTYLINE (APO) 10MG TAB (RU) - GENERIC FOR ELAVIL (ONE A DAY AT BED TIME)
SORRY FOR THE LENGTHY TEXT... JUST DON'T KNOW WHATS GOING ON....PLEASE HELP, THANKS
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Just like to know if you were able to resolve your problem. I am basically suffering the same fate as yours, only i do not get chest pains. But the dizziness, troubled sleep and all that, i get also. At first i suspected that i have lightheadedness due to lack of sleep or is it because i have allergic rhinitis.
basically my symptoms are : constant lightheadedness
troubled sleeping (occasional stomach ache that disturbs my sleep also)
unstable feeling (feeling of tumbling down anytime)
fatigue and low energy levels
sneezing or clogged nose (due to rhinitis i think)
And most of your other symptoms i get sometimes. But what's bothering me is that this lightheadedness is beginning to hamper my day to day activity. I feel sluggish and uneasy all day.
I hope you can share with us if you've resolved this problem already.