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Sudden lightheadedness

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AnxiousEveryday · 07/02/2024 21:06

Should I go to A & E... For backstory I had a LETTZ procedure earlier today using local anesthesia. Had it many times before with no problems, anesthesia that is. Anyway, I've been feeling off sorts. All of a sudden I've just had a massiv wave of lightheadedness come over me. Felt like my head was gonna fall off my shoulders and felt like I was gonna pass out. Lasted about 10 seconds, now my heart is absolutely racing and I mean pounding. I'm started to panic and my insides feel like they are burning. My chest area mainly. No pain just like a warm tingle. What should I do?or is it even related to the procedure I had earlier? I feel absolutely awful and I'm getting myself all worked up and hat something is seriously wrong. My DP is getting fed up b cause he thinks I'm being dramatic but I just feel terrible. Granted I've made myself so scared and anxious that I'm probably making it worse. I don't know what to do.

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Ulysees · 08/02/2024 11:18

That's good news.

LightSpeeds · 08/02/2024 11:05

Try to rest today! Symptoms can be really scary when you're unwell or your body's been through something.

Your partner sounds uncaring and has behaved pretty badly.

Take care x

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AnxiousEveryday · 08/02/2024 10:58

I feel a.bit better today. No dizziness or heart racing and don't feel cold anymore. Maybe I just had a funny turn, although I don't want to speak too soon! Just absolutely riddles with anxiety and feel a little out of sorts.

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Ulysees · 08/02/2024 08:43

Do you take B complex vitamins? What vitamins do you take? Not for this problem but I find if I don't take my B complex I get a bit of anxiety back. Have you told your GP your medication isn't helping your panic disorder?

I used to be in a group online called No Panic. Might be helpful?

Keep posting we're here for you 💐

eandz13 · 07/02/2024 23:20

@AnxiousEveryday Yep, I was all of those things. Very jittery and on edge, a little spaced out too. I think it was a combination of the anaesthetic/epinephrine and being generally anxious about the procedure itself that just sent me funny for the rest of that evening.
Recovery was absolutely fine - bled randomly on and off for about 3 weeks but otherwise no issues!
Hope you're feeling better soon OP x

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AnxiousEveryday · 07/02/2024 23:13

AutumnFroglets · 07/02/2024 23:00

I hope you feel better soon OP. And once you do I would start questioning when your panic attacks started. Sometimes you can subconsciously react to stress in your relationship in many different health ways. You seem to have a very uncaring and dismissive man in your life. Worth exploring.

I've had panic attacks since I was around 19. I'm 31 now.. way before I met my partner and had my son. Anything to do with my health or mortality or anything potentially dangerous (,,most things in life it seems) sets the off. I actually felt okay up until his incident so it came out of no where really for a change.

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AnxiousEveryday · 07/02/2024 23:11

eandz13 · 07/02/2024 22:54

I had this following my LLETZ. The local anaesthetic contains epinephrine (unless you specifically ask for one without) and bloody Nora did it give me anxiety/panic and a racing heart for several hours (although they do tell you your heart will only race for a few seconds, I felt dodgy for the rest of the whole day!).
Obviously keep an eye on your symptoms and if it gets any worse call 111, but yeah, I do recognise the feeling.

Thank you so much. This is reassuring. They did tell my heart would be sce fo a few mins and it did and I had some really bad random hard heart thuds too. And shaking but not a lot. Did you feel really dizzy too? And edgy? How was your recovery from the LETTZ?

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AnxiousEveryday · 07/02/2024 23:09

Oh what a mess. I feel like such a big baby. I don't remember being like this after my biopsy which I'm guessing was done with a local anesthesia too. This man literally can do one. I can't believe he would just leave me like his. He's fed up apparently and I didn't die all the other times I thought I was going to die so I must be fine he says.

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vivainsomnia · 07/02/2024 23:04

My worse ever panic attack, triggered by no reason at all but going through the menopause, started whilst I was watching TV and suddenly, I felt an extreme sense of dizziness. I couldn't watch the TV at all any longer and laying down made it ten times worse. Then the panic attack started. Heart racing, sweat pouring down my back and front, shivering, sight all fuzzy, feeling sick and feeling like I was definitely dying.

After about 1/2 hour of sheer fear, I laid down on the floor in the foetal position and feel asleep (or passed out!). I then woke up and the dizziness/lightheadedness was gone and I started to feel better.

AutumnFroglets · 07/02/2024 23:00

I hope you feel better soon OP. And once you do I would start questioning when your panic attacks started. Sometimes you can subconsciously react to stress in your relationship in many different health ways. You seem to have a very uncaring and dismissive man in your life. Worth exploring.

Mytopia · 07/02/2024 22:54

If you go to A and E you'll sit and wait about six hours to see a knackered doctor, then go home exhausted and probably with whatever viruses have been coughed over you in the waiting room.

I'd stay at home and ask your dp to keep an eye on you.

eandz13 · 07/02/2024 22:54

I had this following my LLETZ. The local anaesthetic contains epinephrine (unless you specifically ask for one without) and bloody Nora did it give me anxiety/panic and a racing heart for several hours (although they do tell you your heart will only race for a few seconds, I felt dodgy for the rest of the whole day!).
Obviously keep an eye on your symptoms and if it gets any worse call 111, but yeah, I do recognise the feeling.

HungryandIknowit · 07/02/2024 22:53

Your partner sounds very unsupportive and quite selfish. Hope you feel better soon.

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AnxiousEveryday · 07/02/2024 22:52

I feel so upset, very fearful and very sore and I'm extremely panicked And now making up all sorts of scenarios related to what could be wrong. I guess I feel silly as they said not to worry and all sounds okay.

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AnxiousEveryday · 07/02/2024 22:51

Caerulea · 07/02/2024 22:47

This sounds exactly like when I've had anxiety induced vertigo which then triggered a full scale panic attack. All the things you've said, the chest feeling then shivering & cold (I usually suddenly need to wee, too), racing heart then sleep. If you hadn't rung 111 I wouldn't have posted this cos obvs a medical opinion is far far better than mine!

Yes I'm a regular for panic attacks and I often get light headed in a panic bit this was different which is why I was so worried. I was diagnosed with BPPV a type of vertigo but this was way more intense this time. I don't usually get hot/cold. Although I do experience random racing heart which I've had checked out loads of times and they say nothing sinister and it's anxiety induced. I guess from having this procedure today I assumed that my symptoms could be related to that and that's why I'm so worried.

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Badgerandfox227 · 07/02/2024 22:49

Sorry you are on your own OP, it’s a bit rubbish he hasn’t stayed with you to be honest. Try and relax and get some sleep, I’m sure it will help you feel better. Maybe try listening to a 10min meditation on an app or YouTube so you can focus on your breathing xxx

Caerulea · 07/02/2024 22:47

This sounds exactly like when I've had anxiety induced vertigo which then triggered a full scale panic attack. All the things you've said, the chest feeling then shivering & cold (I usually suddenly need to wee, too), racing heart then sleep. If you hadn't rung 111 I wouldn't have posted this cos obvs a medical opinion is far far better than mine!

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AnxiousEveryday · 07/02/2024 22:43

It's baffling me that dizziness is supposed to be normal apparently. I feel better than I did but now I'm just scared.
He has gone to sleep in the spare room as he doesn't want to be disturbed as he has to be up super early. Even though I asked him to stay with me because I was scared. He wouldn't. So now I'm sat here panicking and I'm all by myself and worried if I get sick or need help I won't have it.

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Wishitsnows · 07/02/2024 22:39

Call back if you feel any worse. When you are feeling better you need to think about what sort of ‘partner’ you are with. He sounds terrible and you would probably be better off without him.

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AnxiousEveryday · 07/02/2024 22:11

I called and they aren't bothered. Apparently dizziness nausea are normal after a LETTZ procedure... 🫣 And they said th fact my.heartbrate has slowed is.good and I haven't had another dizziness episode is also reassuring. Expectant management and see how it goes but attend A&E if worsening or call back.

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AnxiousEveryday · 07/02/2024 22:09

Speckledpasta · 07/02/2024 21:58

I'm not familiar with the procedure you've had but I can say this is almost exactly how I felt with a PE, not to scare you but you really should get checked ASAP.

I doubt it's a PE. The procedure is done under local and only takes a few mins. It's to remove pre cancerous cells from the cervix.

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Ulysees · 07/02/2024 22:08

Hypochondria is an illness. But even if you are you can still get really ill.

Speckledpasta · 07/02/2024 21:58

I'm not familiar with the procedure you've had but I can say this is almost exactly how I felt with a PE, not to scare you but you really should get checked ASAP.

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AnxiousEveryday · 07/02/2024 21:56

I'm starting to feel a.bitbbwtter and m heart rate is coming down with breathing excercises and distraction. Still extremely cold and feel awful. No more lightheadedness and no extreme bleeding or anything. I'm going to call 111 anyway although I feel a bit embarrassed and silly.
Yes right now he is being an arse. He says I'm a hypochondriac. Which yes, admittedly I am. But I know how I'm feeling is real and not made upike he seems to think.

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Pigeonqueen · 07/02/2024 21:47

Please ring 111. If your dp isn’t being supportive he is an arse.

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