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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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Temporaryname158 · 07/02/2024 21:43

A high heart rate and chills is not normal under any circumstance, especially after a procedure.

put yourself first. He will have to call in sick to work if you are at A and E, and I think it sounds like you should be

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AnxiousEveryday · 07/02/2024 21:32

I don't have anyone to help me and we have a toddler in bed. My DP needs taking to work early hours so no chance I'll be able to go A & E while he's not being supprotiv as I could be there for some time couldnt I. I may ring 111 and just see what hat they recommend. I truly feel awful but I'm struggling to differentiate of im just anxious or something is actually wrong. My heart has been racing for a good half and hour now and I'm so so cold.

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Temporaryname158 · 07/02/2024 21:29

The worst is you are totally fine and are told so by a medical professional having gone to A and E. I would phone 111 for advice but attend A and E if you feel you need to. This must feel frightening and your partner sounds useless. Do you have a friend you can ring who could come over and help/advocate for you whilst you are feeling unwell?

Ulysees · 07/02/2024 21:28

Definitely ring 111.

Whoopaday · 07/02/2024 21:27

You can have an infection or a blood clot post procedure. The fact that you want to be seen is a worrying sign as well. I would call 111 as a minimum to get checked out/let someone else make the decision for you. Unless you had a number to ring post op.

Wishitsnows · 07/02/2024 21:26

I would go to A&E and get checked. At minimum phone 111

Titsywoo · 07/02/2024 21:25

Can you take your temp to make sure you don't have a fever? Agree with the poster above though.

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AnxiousEveryday · 07/02/2024 21:19

Now I've gone freezing cold. Teeth chattering cold.Cannot get warm! Starting to panic more.

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cheshiregal31 · 07/02/2024 21:12

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.

Have a lie down. Relax, breathe deep in and out a few times. If it gets worse in an hour or so ring 101 or 111 whatever the non emergency number is

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