Dizziness and cold top of head with headache

[loki1944]

So I've been fighting anxiety for about 8 years now, compounded with some pretty unpleasant experiences including having one of my friends die in front of me from heart failure and then having to personally ensure his incineration and bringing his remains home to his family.  I've spent about 7 years of my adult life on military or private military missions overseas in third world countries. The last few months I have been getting a lot of dizziness/lightheadedness when I'm overseas, but almost none when I'm home with my wife. Just recently I was briefing something and the room started spinning and I had to close one eye to concentrate on the slides, this lasted about 90 seconds I think, then another 90 seconds of unsteadiness, after which the top of my head felt cold and achy. I'm just wondering if anyone else has ever experienced something like this?

[Debba710]

It could be some kind of panic disorder. If you are only experiencing the dizziness and becoming light headed when you are in certain situations its a strong possibility. Cold flashes to are another sign of panic anxiety. It could also be vertigo or you may have a inner ear infection. I would start by going to your primary doctor and take it from there. If its from anxiety and panic you should look into seeing a cognitive therapist. If it is not anxiety you will probably have to see a neurologist or ENT doctor. Best of luck to you.