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stkitt

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Posted 7/11/2011 9:07 PM (GMT 0)

Posted today by Misty H

I have suffered from vertigo for over 2 years now. After many many doctors and specialist visits and tests and the final verdict is vertigo migraines. I'm not sure I really agree with the diagnosis. I kind of feel like there was no other reason for my dizziness so that's what they will call it. I tried many home remedies to no avail. Even tried accupuncture. So I finally agreed to go on medication. I am on a low dose of Topomax which did take away the major attacks but I still have the fogginess occassionally. A friend told me it could be related to anxiety. His doctor told him that is what he feels his is and perscribed some different meds for him so I am now looking into that myself. I don't feel anxious about anything really though. Maybe once in a while but not regularly. I am a bit of a worrier though. This diagnosis dosen't make any sense to me. Can anyone shed some light on it for me.

Scaredy Cat

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Posted 7/12/2011 2:05 AM (GMT 0)

Hi Misty and welcome! I have quite a bit of dizziness with my anxiety, it is a fairly common symptom. Whether this is true for you or not, I can't say. However, if you have been checked out by a dr., and they have ruled other things out, than it is probable.

What are your other symptoms? You mentioned fogginess, but do you get auras, or the headache itself? I'm just curious as people experience migraines in very different ways.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) often doesn't present as acute fear. A person could be struggling with this, and not consider themselves an anxious person. Consistent worrying, tense/achy muscles, irritability, inability to concentrate, startling easily, and fatigue are some of the symptoms. Over time these can lead to more physical symptoms like headaches and stomach problems.

If you would like, check out our Anxiety Resource Guide (main page, 3rd post) to learn more about anxiety. There is a very comprehensive list of symptoms in the link to 'anxietycentre' You can also learn some great relaxation exercises to try...they might decrease your dizziness, and then you'll know for sure what is going on:)

I hope that this helps, and that you'll stay on with us. This is a great place for information and support!

Take care and post anytime.
Scaredy Cat

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