What could my symptoms be?

[Charlotte_Jane96]

Hey there, Im female & 21 years old. For the last 7 weeks on and off ive been experiencing dizziness/lightheaded (not the vertigo like type). I have now also developed extreme heaviness mainly in my legs but my whole body feels heavy during these episodes too. They get so heavy and my walking is like as though im a puppet. Il go to walk forward and my legs etc do their own kinda thing. I often end up on the floor on my knees as i always feel unstable during these times. If i stand up i feel like im going to fall forwards in these times but when this isnt occuring and i stand and close my eyes i feel like id fall backwards. Any ideas?

[mooremama24]

Did you go through something traumatic before these symptoms started? I had very similar symptoms begin 3 weeks after delivering my 3rd child and after a nasty infection and a lot of antibiotics. I’m much better now, but for a long time I thought I had something serious. My dizziness/light headedness felt like I was walking on a boat 24/7. Just really unsteady, and my body felt like it was being pulled to the side or even pushed down from above sometimes. It’s hard to explain! You may want to consider vestibular testing if it doesn’t go away. I had that and it was clear. Also had a full MRI and tons of blood work. All was clear for the most part.

[Charlotte_Jane96]

Im so sorry youve experienced similar, i hope things improve for you soon :). Ive not had any illnesses or any type of change or trauma happen. That was the first thing i ruled out as it could be explainable if something like that had happened.