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pigglet

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Weakness And Lightheadedness
Posted: 12-20-05 17:29pm

Hello
i was just curious to know if anyone feels weakness and or fatigue and or lightheadedness on an everyday basis? Is it normal? I;ve done several blood tests and all have come back negative I don't know what eles it could be??? Help help help
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edwie

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Posted: 12-22-05 23:32pm

Hi pigglet,

yes, in fact in addition to being very anxious, I was very fatigued (weak) and had a lightheadedness/dizziness that lasted over 2 months.

It turns out that it was all psychogenic. Meaning, there's not an organic cause or disease causing these symptoms. The stress in your body is.

In addition on having neuromuscular therapy, reducing stress and changing my eating habits (certain types of food cause anxiety) I recently went to see a psychologist.

The effect of psychotherapy in people with anxiety is tremendous. It's all about treating the root of all your problems. In my case, even though I was lightheaded and wear, I was told I had nothing, it was all in my head. (the symptoms were there, caused by my extreme worrying).

I started walking the next day, at a slow pace. It's been 2 weeks now and I am in much better shape. The lightheadedness stayed, but it's now down about 85%.

Which means that I am no longer fatigued, and only 15% lightheaded.. And confident that it will go away in the long run.

So don't fret about your symptoms, because it's nothing serious. People with anxiety should never let these things interfere with life. I spent 2 months worrying and decided to put and end to it. Recovery has been slow, but worth it.
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pigglet

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Edwie
Posted: 12-23-05 12:56pm

Hello,


thanks alot for the advice.........I am always worrying about this weakness and lightheadedness because it is constantly and very very uncomfortable. In addition to these symptoms I get about 3 hrs of sleep which I think makes my symptoms really worse. I feel as though my body will give out. Anyhow I was wondering by simply doing blood tests would this rule out any terminal disease?

Thank you
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edwie

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Posted: 12-23-05 20:20pm

Hi pigglet,

that's exactly one of the causes of extreme anxiety. These symptoms make us believe that we have a horrible or chronic disease and that doctors can't find anything.

And then it turns into a vicious circle: the fatigue and dizziness makes you wonder what you have, therefore causing anxiety; while the fatigue and dizziness are usually the result of having an anxiety disorder! So it all adds up and it doesn't go away.

Blood tests determine a series of things.. For example, lightheadedness/dizziness is usually caused by a disorder in the ears, or low blood pressure... And if it's organic, it's not usually on all day. Same happens with fatigue... A doctor was about to diagnose me with fibromyalgia and look at me! I was able to complete my xmas shopping and I never felt weak again.

My advice for you would be, try to think what caused this anxiety in the first place, you probably went thru a very stressful situation that has you expressing these symptoms.

I am sure it's nothing serious and let me know how it goes. I am confident that you will get well.

Merry xmas
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pigglet

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Posted: 12-24-05 16:12pm

Hello,

thanks again for your support. Well yes you are right basically what happened 3 years ago is that I fainted unexpectly in the middle of the night.
Ever since then, I alawys feel as though there is something wrong with me or i'm going to faint again. All of my symthoms started since then, and I can never feel normal again ever since. I keep my fingers cross and pray that I will someday soon wake up and feel normal again. Well i'm glad to hear that you are okay, it gives me hope and inspires me since I often feel as there is no hope for me.

All the best of health and happiness 4 2006
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sickmom

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Wow
Posted: 01-12-06 11:15am

I cant believe someone else is going through this dizziness constantly.It has been 11 months for me I thought I was losing it.Every test was negative,and eventually my doc wouldnt listen anymore. :(
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Kellerina

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Re: Weakness And Lightheadedness
Posted: 01-12-06 19:34pm

pigglet wrote:
hello
i was just curious to know if anyone feels weakness and or fatigue and or lightheadedness on an everyday basis? Is it normal? I;ve done several blood tests and all have come back negative I don't know what eles it could be??? Help help help


hi, I was feeling sort of the same thing and it went on for about 4 years then only about 2 months ago I saw a new dr, and she diagnosed me with labyrinthitis...And inner ear problem...It might be the case for you...Look it up on the net and see if it matches...Good luck!
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Justy24

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Dizzyness/lightheaded
Posted: 01-12-06 20:14pm

Before I got my anxiety under control I found myself dizzy and lightheaded. It was all the stress and anxiety I was going through and my body's reaction to it. Now I seem to have it under control.

I naturally have bouts of dizzyness/lightheaded around that wonderful time of month because I have an iron deficiency. It drops and causes me to become lightheaded and weak feeling. But that I have and am learning to control as well.

So as you see there are lots of us who can relate.
Take care, hope you are feeling well soon.

Justy24
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pigglet

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Posted: 01-13-06 16:53pm

Hello,

thanks there are times where I feel so frustrated that I wanna yell because I feel that I can never be normal again. I become so depressed because there seems to be no hope for me. No one around me understands i've become a burden on everyone.........I feel as though I have a terminal illness...........But in some sense it makes me feel a little normal once I hear that im not the only one who is going through this.
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Justy24

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Posted: 01-13-06 18:50pm

I am totally in the same boat. Reading your entry totally clicked with me. I feel the same way. I worry sometimes that I am going to be like this forever. I really get frustrated that I have to go everyday and get anxious because I am frightened that I am going to die. It makes it hard for me to function. Sometimes I am afraid to move, but I make myself because I do not want to get worse than I already am.

It is hard, no one understands at first. But they eventually will. There is a lot of information online that you can print off and maybe it will help understand your situation. That is what I did with my mother, and it helped a great deal. I felt like a burden at first too...I felt like I ruined every outing that we had. But it was my anxiety not me.

Take care, write anytime.
Justy24 email: p aradisemollyblue@yahoo.Ca
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paneseeker

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Re: Weakness And Lightheadedness
Posted: 11-03-07 03:48am

hi piglet

my father just died a month ago... since then and untill now i am experiencing fatigue and lighthheadness... and sometimes im on panic.
i think its a sign of stress... i dont what else or how to treat it... but my sister told me(shes a nurse) that its all in my mind... just take ur vitamins and always think positive. right now i listen to music and enjoy what i have like family and friends... the best way to treat it is to excercise and take food suplements.
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Steven333

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Posted: 12-07-07 22:08pm

hey guys i have been having the same thing for about 3 months

it started right around my dad left because his job is in another state than where my mom and my bro moved to. we are moving back with him though soon so i hope that that will help Smile

i have been worried sick for several months. (worrying does not help!!)

like paneseeker said: 'its all in your mind...stay positive' (sorry about your father)

everyone stay positive and tell yourself over and over 'im going to be fine, im a perfectly healthy person'

ive found that when i find activities and things to get my mind completly off it, it goes away. then i think about it and it comes back.. so yes, it is a vicious circle... you wonder and wonder what you have and you need to realize its all in your head...

Justy24 wrote:
I worry sometimes that I am going to be like this forever. I really get frustrated that I have to go everyday and get anxious because I am frightened that I am going to die.


wow same exact situation.

thanks so much guys. i really am glad i can relate to others Smile
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