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Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...

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Reed31 05/19/2014

Does anyone else have this where you're doing okay and then someone says something and everything kinda goes to hell?

I had two dizzy spells that lasted 2 or 3 seconds each last Monday and since then I've felt progressively better each day. Now I feel mostly fine but just a tiny bit off balance. I don't feel weak or tired or anything.

I called the doctor today just to check in and ask a question and they sounded surprised that I didn't go to the ER and they wanted me to come in for a blood draw and appointment. It shocked the heck out of me to be honest because I'm pretty good about getting in to the doctor anytime I am at all worried about a health concern.

I hadn't been worried because I know WHY I had the dizzy spells (huge change in diet) and have had the exact same symptoms in the past several times - usually for the same reason.

Now that they are concerned, I'm a little bit freaking out. And I can't get in until next week. I KNOW nothing is seriously wrong but now I'm hyper-aware of any sensation that could possibly be "dizzy" and it's pissing me off.

Guess I'm just looking for words of reassurance.

JudyFZ 05/20/2014

Well, just rest assured that you know yourself and your body. I think when you talk about symptoms over the phone, a lot can get misconstrued. Dizziness in itself doesn't seem like a big deal. I get dizzy sometimes because of my meds or if I haven't eaten enough. I wouldn't stress about it.

Mid 05/20/2014

I agree. All too often, the "dizziness" gets the necessary doctor's visit, and when you go in with your health journal, it becomes clear that changes made to improve your well-being are effective (being dizzy lets you know it is working).

Best wishes, and use this time to ask questions to help reduce the dizziness concern that the office is using.

Ariadne101 05/20/2014

Sounds like they care. Dizzy spells need to be looked into by your doctor. Could affect driving and so on. They may have only been for a few seconds but its necessary to get them checked out. Might only be low blood sugar or diet change as you suggest. No need to freak out, just be sensible about what you eat and do while you are waiting for appointment.

Reed31 05/20/2014

Thanks all! I appreciate the suggestions and reassurance more than you can know!

Lauriegirl 05/21/2014

I was able to ignore my dizzy spells until I almost passed out that time and everyone got worried about me. Now it's like every time everything goes blurry I call in sick or phone up a family member to talk about my worries. I understand where you're coming from. Look at the advice you gave me on this one ;) Just listen to your doctor. They'll give you advice and you'll know how to help yourself.

Reed31 05/21/2014

Thanks Laurie! : )

Lauriegirl 05/23/2014

You're very welcome. I managed to book my appointment for Thursday coming. I'm worried, but more because of other questions I have for my doctor.

Reed31 05/23/2014

Let's compare notes. I get my blood draw Thursday!

Lauriegirl 05/23/2014

And we'll both be fine.

Reed31 05/23/2014

: ) I agree.

Lauriegirl 05/23/2014

Do needles bother you? They don't bother me. Seeing blood makes me queasy though. I was lucky that the woman who took my blood saw me turn and kept quiet. It was like one person knew when to just shut up lol.

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