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.
