What Causes Dizziness,tingling In Body And Head Numbness?
Hi. My name is Brittany. I am a 24 y/o female. I have suffered from what I call "blackouts" since I was 13ish. I can be standing or sitting and suddenly I will feel dizzy and shakey. My vision will slowly blacken out completely and I can't see anything. I feel tingly all over and my head feels so fuzzy like its full of air and numb at the same time. I have to hold on to something or sit down to keep from falling. I have been checked numerous times. I have had an EKG and ECG with no findings as well as wore a heart monitor for a month. I had either a MRI or CAT scan one...again nothing. I was told at one point it was a sensitivity to caffeine and dehydration combine and was instructed to cut out all caffeine and drink atleast a gallon of water a day. I complied with this for a full year and still had n o change. I was also told at one point that it was hypoglycemia and since have found that was wrong as well. my sugar levels are perfectly fine. I am so weak and tired all the time. It seems as they kinda come and go though. I had symptoms for a couple years then went a year or so without them. Sometimes it is only a month between and sometimes longer. But when the syptom are active I feel like I could sleep for weeks. I know it is not depression as I am a very happy individual bubbly if you will. I just want to get this diagosed and taken care of. Can you help me?
Hello Brittany, I understand your concern at not finding any organic cause for your symptoms. It is typical of 'vasovagal syncope'. The reason is that when you stand for a long time, blood pools in your legs and the blood flow to your brain is compromised for a short while leading to a black out. When you have this symptom next time , either lie flat or sit down and bend forward so that your face rests on your thighs. The sensation would pass. This symptom occurs more if one is under emotional stress but often occurs independent of any emotional problem. If you have further queries , I am available to answer them. Wish you good health. Dr. Noble Zachariah
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What Causes Dizziness,tingling In Body And Head Numbness?
Hello Brittany, I understand your concern at not finding any organic cause for your symptoms. It is typical of vasovagal syncope . The reason is that when you stand for a long time, blood pools in your legs and the blood flow to your brain is compromised for a short while leading to a black out. When you have this symptom next time , either lie flat or sit down and bend forward so that your face rests on your thighs. The sensation would pass. This symptom occurs more if one is under emotional stress but often occurs independent of any emotional problem. If you have further queries , I am available to answer them. Wish you good health. Dr. Noble Zachariah