Am I dying

GPs are great for Simple throat infections, stitching up a cut, prescribing something for a straightforward this and that, but it's time you see a specialist physician.
 
panic attacks without racing pulse? That normal?
 
Sinbad said:
panic attacks without racing pulse? That normal?
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Tachycardia (fast pulse) is one of numerous symptoms of panic, but not a defining characteristic of a panic attack.
Pretty much any physical symptoms can be mimicked by anxiety, which is why a comprehensive work-up and examination is necessary before deciding it is a true "Panic Disorder".

EDIT: Apologies for the week-old necro. Didn't see the most recent post date... :(
 
DrewChan said:
I had a fall about 2 months ago, passed out whilst walking (had a few drinks and a big meal), this lead to a concussion - not too severe - doctor sent me home.

Everything seemed fine for about a month and then suddenly I started having dizzy spells (generally around lunch time), everyday... no history of this prior to the fall. Blood pressure and sugar were fine.

Went to doc - tested pressure/sugar again - perfect.

Sent for an EEG and MRI - both came out clear. Since then I have given it a break and am looking out for symptoms that may be causing this.

I have a LOT of heart palpitations, usually coming a few in a row then nothing for a few hours, these definitely seem to happen just before a dizzy spell and shortness of breath, but I know the feeling of my brain not getting enough oxygen (Slight pins and needles and an encroaching blackness)

I may be giving myself panic attacks .... not sure where to go from here - stopping coffee seems to help the above but no idea why I would all of a sudden become sensitive to caffeine
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Joh.... Almost felt like I read my own post.

This EXACT same thing happened to me for about a year, turned out it was caffeine fcking me up.

I stopped any intake of Caffeine and it was roses and clouds.

Tried coffee earlier this year, bamn !! Dizzy, passing in and out of consciousness around 40 minutes afterwards.

^Hope this helps
 
Thor187 said:
Joh.... Almost felt like I read my own post.

This EXACT same thing happened to me for about a year, turned out it was caffeine fcking me up.

I stopped any intake of Caffeine and it was roses and clouds.

Tried coffee earlier this year, bamn !! Dizzy, passing in and out of consciousness around 40 minutes afterwards.

^Hope this helps
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I've gone down to 0 -1 cup of coffee per day. All symptoms have improved.
 
Thanks Sinbad, they took blood test yesterday for Glucose, thyroid, B12 and a few other things. Hoping those come out clear then I can relax :)
 
Try this www.dppt.org

Directed Pressure Point Technique (DPPT) is a wellness profession that recognizes the body’s ability to heal and repair itself, and to maintain itself in a healthy state.

Worth a try! Has helped many people with different complaints.
 
candygirl said:
Try this www.dppt.org

Directed Pressure Point Technique (DPPT) is a wellness profession that recognizes the body’s ability to heal and repair itself, and to maintain itself in a healthy state.

Worth a try! Has helped many people with different complaints.
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Is it like homeopathy?
 
Sinbad said:
Pressure points are real.
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Might as well just go for a relaxing massage, this as phrased as something more than that and wrapped up in a package that can cure illnesses.
 
I had similar issues a few years ago to OP, never passed out but dizzy spells / panic attacks / feeling off-balance all the time.. CT/MRI etc. all fine - ended up being stress, GP gave me an antidepressant for the anxiety and I have been fine since.
 
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