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Posted 7/28/2016 8:27 PM (GMT 0)
I have been having dizziness everyday for a couple months now. I wake up every morning with head pressure. I have gotten so light headed that I almost fainted. I have had about every test done on me, from my head, and heart, and multiple blood tests. I did have a surgery in November it was a tubal removal due to an ectopic pregnancy. I was having the head pressure before that. And later found out I have esophagitis. I literally can't walk around for a long period of time without feeling light headed... literally everyday. thanks for the input. cry
Posted 7/28/2016 10:00 PM (GMT 0)
Hi cmarie and welcome!

I am sorry to hear that you're dealing with these uncomfortable and confusing symptoms.:(

I am glad to hear that you have ruled out any underlying physical issues with your doctor and medical screenings, as this is the first step in diagnosing anxiety.

I am sorry to hear of your tubal miscarriage:(...but doubt that your symptoms are related. The esophagitis may be more so...due to increased acid that often is comorbid with stress.

What if anything have you tried this far for anxiety management? Medication and/or therapy are the two most common treatment options.

Self help is another choice...and one that you can get started on right away! See our Resources at the top of the main forum page here for great ideas. Practicing the suggested exercises daily will make a big difference in how you feel.

Keep posting as well for support. We understand and care. :)

Scaredy Cat
Posted 7/28/2016 10:46 PM (GMT 0)
I suffer from anxiety and absolutely it can cause dizziness as your describe.

Also, it appears the vagus nerve that runs through your digestive track can be overstimulated through ulcers and other GI irritations and apparently can cause dizziness and related anxiety. My doc thinks that might be an issue aggravating my own problems (though likely not the sole reason). This makes sense to me as when I'm having the dizziness and take Nexium, which controls acid, my dizziness symptoms go away.

Best to continue the dialogue with your doc, but nonetheless might be worth researching.
Posted 7/28/2016 10:50 PM (GMT 0)
I actually haven't done anything about the anxiety, just because I'm not sure if that's what's causing everything. But thinking it could be at this point. I was going to talk to my doctor about possibly trying a low dose of anxiety meds to see if they might help... Thank you so much for your reply




Scaredy Cat said...
Hi cmarie and welcome!

I am sorry to hear that you're dealing with these uncomfortable and confusing symptoms.:(

I am glad to hear that you have ruled out any underlying physical issues with your doctor and medical screenings, as this is the first step in diagnosing anxiety.

I am sorry to hear of your tubal miscarriage:(...but doubt that your symptoms are related. The esophagitis may be more so...due to increased acid that often is comorbid with stress.

What if anything have you tried this far for anxiety management? Medication and/or therapy are the two most common treatment options.

Self help is another choice...and one that you can get started on right away! See our Resources at the top of the main forum page here for great ideas. Practicing the suggested exercises daily will make a big difference in how you feel.

Keep posting as well for support. We understand and care. :)

Scaredy Cat

Posted 7/29/2016 12:06 AM (GMT 0)
I have looked that up! And I totally think that's what's going on! I'm wondering what they can do about it! I'm wondering if my esophagitis gets under control it might help out! Thank you so much for your reply!

AnxiousTexan said...
I suffer from anxiety and absolutely it can cause dizziness as your describe.

Also, it appears the vagus nerve that runs through your digestive track can be overstimulated through ulcers and other GI irritations and apparently can cause dizziness and related anxiety. My doc thinks that might be an issue aggravating my own problems (though likely not the sole reason). This makes sense to me as when I'm having the dizziness and take Nexium, which controls acid, my dizziness symptoms go away.

Best to continue the dialogue with your doc, but nonetheless might be worth researching.

Posted 7/29/2016 3:26 AM (GMT 0)
Yes...like I said, anxiety and gastro/GERD issues are often comorbid...

...so treating both the physical issue, along with the anxiety should be a goal...for the best recovery.:)

Keep posting if you find it helpful....and we will keep you in support!

S.C.
Posted 7/30/2016 3:46 AM (GMT 0)
I'll be talking to my gi doctor about this as well..


Scaredy Cat said...
Yes...like I said, anxiety and gastro/GERD issues are often comorbid...

...so treating both the physical issue, along with the anxiety should be a goal...for the best recovery.:)

Keep posting if you find it helpful....and we will keep you in support!

S.C.

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