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skitty

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Dizzy Vague Feeling
Posted: 12-11-07 03:29am

hello, this is my first time doing this, but, i had to get it out there that i have been suffering from a dizzy, vague, tight feeling in my head for over a week now and went to my doctor twice, as i thought it was a brain tumor for sure!! I was told it was a panic attack disorder and i have to try to relax!! I was wondering if anyone else has felt like this before as i cant take anymore time off work, and would like a bit of ammo before going back to the doctors to demand an MRI cos i am convinced i have a serious problem. Would be a big relief if someone else has the same symptoms as me and has also been diagnosed as having a stress disorder. My symptoms are: dizziness, vague feeling, tightness in the back of my head, so tired but cant fall asleep easily, slight headache occasionally, and just feel yuck.

Would really appreciate some feedback!!!
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mominashoe

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Posted: 12-11-07 23:28pm

You may have a panic disorder, but your pain is still real. Some people who have no anxiety problems at all and can experience these same symptoms. People with panic disorders feel real pain even tho it is "self-inflicted" by the anxiety condition. There are medications that can help with anxiety and if you are not taking any, you can ask your doctor who should be happy to help you with that.

But.......

You can always sign up to see a different doctor. Some doctors can misdiagnose because they have a different school of thought. It's always nice to see someone else to get a second opinion to ease your mind about your diagnosis.

Even if neither doctor thinks that it is necessary or logical to schedule an MRI, they are not allowed to refuse you access to one if you request it. If it is not recommended for you, the only trouble you might have is insurance compensation, but the doctor should work for you on this.

Once you see the results however, you must accept what the doctor has to say after analyzing your test.

Best of luck.
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