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Posted 9/12/2020 1:55 PM (GMT 0)
Hi. I have had many physical symptoms with my anxiety and panic disorder over the years, but now I have been constantly dizzy every day for almost three months. Testing ruled our Vestibular problems, anemia, thyroid, etc. Neuorologist now says it’s just anxiety. Has this happened to anyone else? It it possible to have it last this long? Thanks for any insight.
Posted 9/12/2020 2:29 PM (GMT 0)
Good you checked out all those conditions. I often am dizzy first thing when I wake up, but Doc told me that's mainly due to my low blood pressure. Maybe someone else can help out here on this site.
Posted 9/12/2020 3:31 PM (GMT 0)
I get dizzy spells from time to time and I think it is due to sinuses. It seems to happen when I lay down. I have had it before due to low blood pressure I think. It was when I once switched blood pressure medications. but now I think it is my sinuses.

I am sorry you are going through it as it can be scary.

Glad you talked to the doc.

Keep hanging in there.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 9/12/2020 8:39 PM (GMT 0)
Because of the psychiatric medication I'm on, sometimes I feel a little bit dizzy if I get out of my chair or out of my bed quickly.

But I've never had issues with feeling dizzy all of the time.
Posted 9/13/2020 12:48 PM (GMT 0)
They are having me monitor my blood pressure, but it’s low-normal, so I don’t understand how that could make me dizzy, especially since I am also dizzy when it’s in the average range. Many days the only time I feel “normal” is the first 20-30 minutes after I get up. I go back to the doctor on Thursday...
Posted 9/13/2020 4:18 PM (GMT 0)
If your blood pressure gets too low it can make you dizzy. You easily fall. That is what happened to me when I switched blood pressure pills. My blood pressure dropped. All I know is I saw the kitchen sink coming at my face. I caught myself just in time. But there was no control and little time to react. Mine is usually due to sinus condition though.

Keep an open mind and do what the doctor suggests. This is probably their way to narrow things down.

I hope that the dizziness goes away.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 9/13/2020 10:44 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Karen, I will. I already been to neurologist and ophthalmologist for tests too.
Posted 9/15/2020 10:28 AM (GMT 0)
I hope you get some answers. Have you checked for gas leaks or anything like that. Does it happen other places than home? Just curious.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 9/15/2020 10:50 AM (GMT 0)
Good question, but we do have CO detectors and my family is fine. It does affect me outside as well.
Posted 9/26/2020 5:30 PM (GMT 0)
Are you on Humira or another biologic by any chance? This same thing happened to me in February. It started shortly after increasing my Humira dosage (the normal dosage was not helping me at all and my doctor and I decided to try doubling the dose even though my blood levels of the drug were normal...big mistake). It was horrible but I stopped the Humira and about a week and a half later, my constant dizziness and feeling like I was about to pass put went away. My GI didnt want to blame the Humira but I am sure that's what it was. Don't let them tell you it's all in your head. Mine was like yours in that I would feel normal for the first 20 or 30 minutes after waking up, sometimes even for an hour.
Posted 9/26/2020 9:25 PM (GMT 0)
Another great question! I am on hydroxychloroquine, and was fine on it for almost two years before this started....
Posted 9/27/2020 2:52 PM (GMT 0)
Ok. Hmm. I really hope they can figure out what it is because i remember how horrible it was. I was scared to drive or really leave my house.
Posted 9/27/2020 8:45 PM (GMT 0)
I’m trying to accept that’s its anxiety...medical tests seem to have ruled out everything they can think of.
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