Dizziness, numbness, weakness

[jrv]

This discussion is related to dizziness and tingling sensation to the scalp, am i ok?.


I was standing at the kitchen sink (doing dishes) and I suddenly experienced dizziness and a tingling sensation on my scalp, followed by numbness/tingling in my mouth and lips, followed by shaking and weakness. This lasted about an hour and then went away but felt e feeling kinda drained/sapped of energy. I have no health insurance and I can't afford to go to the doctor for diagnostics. Has anyone out there had this experience and been diagosed with something? Please enlighten me, I'm worried. Thank you, Joe

[Abhijeet Deshmukh, MD]

Hello.

Have you got an MRI of the brain for your son? The area to focus would be the posterior fossa. If he tends to fall with eyes closed, he may have a cerebellar dysfunction.

I would recommend a thorough clinical neurological examination and MRI of the brain.

Has you son been growing appropriately? Was there any birth injury?

Regards

[sadmom170]

My 14 year old son had been having dizzy spells with headaches (off/on),  we have been to just about every specialist there is and no diagnosis was found.  They said it must be migraines.  Well he got better for 3 months and yesterday it started again, he closes his eyes and starts to fall back. Help.

[Abhijeet Deshmukh, MD]

Hi.

It is good to know that you are better now. Please keep a strict watch on any symptoms you may have. I hope you continue to be as healthy as ever.

Regards

[jrv]

Thank you Doctor, For your reply and your comment. This has helped reduce he stress caused by the experience. Diabetes does run rampant in my family and has for generations, both my parents died from the disease. I'm 51 years old and in good shape, I've never had medical issues. I recently returned from 18 months in Afghanistan and a complete physical w/bloodwork I had prior to departure did not reveal any health issues. I feel rugged and healthy as a horse which is why such an experience unraveled me. But I think I'm OK now. Thanks, Joe

[Abhijeet Deshmukh, MD]

Hello.

Since your symptoms were for a short period, we can consider this to be a short vascular episode where the brain did not get sufficient blood supply. You may have had a hypoglycemic attack also. Or there could have been a low blood pressure episode.

These are the possibilities that can be ruled out. You should now keep a watch on your symptoms. May be, you can keep a symptom diary. And if you happen to go to a doctor in the future, you can have a good history to tell.

Regards