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Q: exhaustion and dizziness
asked by: TheresaJean on January 11th, 2009
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I have been experiencing general fuzziness for about 4 years, since the birth of my last (third) child. There are many minor symptoms that doctors are not concerned about but that add up to make me miserable! My symptoms are...

Occasional dizziness from mild to severe - usually short lived
Fuzziness - difficulty holding thoughts, a feeling that I'm not connected to my body.
Lack of motivation
Exhaustion - I can sleep 14 hours and still want a nap!
Vaso Vagal episodes - sweating, dizziness, tunnel vision, I have to lay down or I will pass out.

I am now 15 weeks pregnant, the first trimester was the worst I have ever experienced with vomiting, exhaustion, constant nausea, dizzy spells, and occasional shortness of breath. I was medicated for pneumonia, but there were no physical symptoms other than minor coughing up of blood and 6 week history of a cough that started with a sever cold. My O2 levels were at 99% and the doctor couldn't hear anything in my lungs.

I assumed the second trimester would leave me feeling better - I have always felt wonderful during pregnancy - and the nausea and vomiting are gone. But I am still suffering from almost constant headaches, general fatigue, lack of motivation, dizziness, and shortness of breath that comes out of nowhere. I often feel disconnected from my surroundings, and - this sounds weird, but I don't know how to explain it - it takes about 5 - 10 seconds for the world to catch up when I move...especially when I roll over at night. There is a drag in my vision that is accompanied by a something like a free-fall feeling. The more I move, the less that symptom is apparent. My jaw has also been locking on the left only, and occasionally when I bite down without thinking about it it will pop really hard. That has caused occasional feelings of a balloon being filled in my ear, or warm oil being dripped in it.

I have had general blood tests run, as well as an echo to check my heart (I have a very minor MVP). All tests came back normal.

But I KNOW something is wrong! I have always been healthy and active, now I worry about pushing myself to clean the house because I don't want to pass out while I'm alone with my 4 year old. My family is suffering because I don't have the energy to play with them, my house is a mess, and I'm starting to feel depressed.

I am cautious to stay hydrated, drink small to moderate amounts of caffeine, try to eat well, and have been trying to keep a positive attitude.

If anyone can relate, has had a similar experience, or has any advise, please post. I'm at my wits end! Doctors aren't taking anything seriously because all of my symptoms seem so minor and blood tests come back normal. I am starting to wonder if it is psychological! Please....
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19yearold
replied on January 17th, 2009
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Serious....
You need to change your doctor right away because that is not normal. It could be a number of things but only a doctor can pin point what wrong. But if you been experiencing this for 4 years that should be a clue to the doctor that something is wrong.

You said you have dizzy spells. There are too different kinds of feeling dizzy, One is lightheadedness which is a feeling that you are about to faint or passout. Although you may feel dizzy, you do not feel as though you or your surroundings are moving. An uncommon cause of lightheadedness is an abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia), which can cause fainting spells (syncope). Unexplained fainting spells need to be evaluated by a health professional. To check your heart rate.

Vertigo is a feeling that you or your surroundings are moving when there is no actual movement. You may feel as though you are spinning, whirling, falling, or tilting. When you have severe vertigo, you may feel very nauseated or vomit. You may have trouble walking or standing, and you may lose your balance and fall. Vertigo occurs when there is conflict between the signals sent to the brain by various balance- and position-sensing systems of the body. Your brain uses input from four sensory systems to maintain your sense of balance and orientation to your surroundings.

Vertigo is common and usually the result of a minor problem with the balance mechanism of the inner ear. This type of vertigo can be due to a number of things, including the use of alcohol or other drugs, infection, or causes that we can't readily identify. Vertigo associated with simultaneous ringing in the ears and decreased hearing suggests the possibility of another type of inner ear problem called Meniere's disease. More serious problems such as brain tumors, strokes or other abnormalities of the nervous system can also cause vertigo.
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19yearold
replied on January 18th, 2009
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Did my info help any???
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tochka
replied on August 17th, 2009
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hi, i don't know if you ever read this. But how are you now? I am 32 weeks pregn and have the same thing as you describe. Please write back!!!!
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longtracey
replied on August 22nd, 2009
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hi im 21 preg with my 3rd child im only bout 11 weeks but i feel ill all the time i wnt to sleep all the time i feel sick n ache like mad n i keep getting terrible pains in my stomache i think i may being losing it i just dont feel my normal self i keep really sweating and it makes me feel faint. i really dont no if this is normal could some1 please help with advise
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