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What Causes Sudden Muscle Tightness And Dizziness After Waking Up?

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Posted on Fri, 22 Jul 2016
Question: I woke about 30 minutes ago, 4:30 am. I snored and it woke me up. I do not snore. I immediately noticed I was lightheaded and my skin felt tight all over my body. I began to stand up and noticed both feet and lower legs are very swollen and numb. It was very difficult to walk. I had to watch my feet very closely to take small steps. I am now nauseous and lightheaded. I am very mildly short of breath, which is something that happens occasionally lately. I am sitting in a recliner now, and when I raise my head off the headrest I become dizzy and nauseous. I noticed yesterday evening I was off balance. Was in the process of sitting down and just before I sat in the seat, I began to fall forward. When picking something off the floor I nearly fell head first on the floor. I assume you have access to my previous questions, which will outline the ongoing symptoms I am experiencing. Lyme test was negative this week. SED rate remains about 30, B 12 is 350. Absorption rate is low so Dr has be taking supplement. Neurologist ordered neuropsychologist to test for mental decline due to ongoing and worsening memory loss, confusion and difficulty concentrating. Had cardiac blood tests and stress test about 8 months ago. Had D & C 5 days ago and removal of polyps. I need someone to figure out what is behind all of this. I'm not even sure the symptoms I have are even related to each other. Thank you for your time.
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Answered by Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar (20 hours later)
Brief Answer:
seek medical help at the earliest.

Detailed Answer:
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Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic!
Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your query, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options.

Please do not panic.

Let's not call it as any psychological issue unless we rule out other organic causes.

With your history of D & C and swollen legs and numbness and dizziness and breathlessness; my advice is to report to medical care unit at the earliest.

We need to rule out any problems with blood circulation and clotting of blood vessels of leg and brain. As after surgery and with the symptoms related to your brain, lungs and legs , we need to rule out serious causes first and then sort out less severe problems.

Please do not do any kind of massage or do not try any home remedies.Please seek medical aid at the earliest.

I hope my answer helps you.
Thanks.
Wish you great health.
Dr Purushottam S Neurgaonkar
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What Causes Sudden Muscle Tightness And Dizziness After Waking Up?

Brief Answer: seek medical help at the earliest. Detailed Answer: Hi Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic! Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your query, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options. Please do not panic. Let's not call it as any psychological issue unless we rule out other organic causes. With your history of D & C and swollen legs and numbness and dizziness and breathlessness; my advice is to report to medical care unit at the earliest. We need to rule out any problems with blood circulation and clotting of blood vessels of leg and brain. As after surgery and with the symptoms related to your brain, lungs and legs , we need to rule out serious causes first and then sort out less severe problems. Please do not do any kind of massage or do not try any home remedies.Please seek medical aid at the earliest. I hope my answer helps you. Thanks. Wish you great health. Dr Purushottam S Neurgaonkar