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HottubbubblesX · 12/09/2020 15:44

For the last 9 days I've had blurry eyesight mainly in the afternoons and evenings. My back muscles are creaking. My head feels whirly. I feel like my heads weak. Neck is on and off uncomfortable. My phone is really making it worse. It's leaving me feeling sick, lightheaded and drained. I feel unwell!

Dr didn't show any interest Tuesday as she thinks it's because I get anxious.

I'm really starting to worry. At first I thought it was a sore tight neck. Which seems to be the case. But now it's hard to know. I've taken ibruprofen today. But I've still ended up feeling awful after 20 mins on a phone call.

Why am I getting unwell every afternoon. My head and eyes just don't feel right at all 😞

It can't be eye strain can it?

I'm feeling really sorry for myself.

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SomeHalfHumanCreatureThing · 12/09/2020 15:52

Are you working? If so, are you using a laptop or low down screen? When you say your phones making it worse, what do you mean?

LetMeVent · 12/09/2020 15:52

Do you have Bluetooth switched on all the time? High levels of emf radiation from that. Or has 5G been recently switched on early? Other than that it could be any number of ailments. I felt like this whilst recovering from covid. I feel ok in the mornings but by the afternoon I’m exhausted and headachy. It’s definitely affecting my eyesight too.

LetMeVent · 12/09/2020 15:53
  • nearby, not early.
Tinkywinkydinkydoo · 12/09/2020 15:54

Do you drink enough water? I get bad eyes and dizzy when I’m dehydrated.

Namenic · 12/09/2020 16:07

If you have double vision, and if symptoms getting worse or more symptoms, do see dr again. Consider optician for her eyes tested. Is it worse at any particular time of day?

HottubbubblesX · 12/09/2020 16:13

Hi. I don't work at the moment. I joined at use my phone for 2 hours on average a day over 15 hours.

My eyes struggle to focus as the day goes on. My head's going weak every afternoon. It makes me feel like there's pressure all in my head.

I'm currently stuck as my DD has a cold (no covid symptoms) but we are unable to get tests. So we are stuck home for two weeks.

I'm starting to worry about it.

I drink plenty of water, 2-3 bottles a day (500ml) plus tea 2-3 times.

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HottubbubblesX · 12/09/2020 16:14

I just*

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Namenic · 12/09/2020 18:46

I think you should see the doctor and tell them that the symptoms are persisting and get worse during the course of the day. Sometimes if symptoms keep going or get worse it gives the docs more info so they may want to do more tests etc.

HarryElephante · 12/09/2020 19:15

If your phone is making you feel ill, surely stay off your phone.

GrandTheftWalrus · 12/09/2020 19:17

When did you last get your eyes tested? When my prescription changes I can have all those symptoms.

QuestionableMouse · 12/09/2020 19:18

Could be vertigo or even a sinus infection. You need to press the gp to do more.

MitziK · 12/09/2020 19:30

Text neck is my suspicion.

You've got weak neck muscles, which means the weight of your head as it pushes forward to look at your phone (or make calls) is putting them under more strain - which causes headaches, eye pain, neck pain, dizziness and, frankly, from experience, feeling like you're about to die, even before the possibility of sinus pain from an impending cold/dust allergy/hayfever. And, naturally, once you've already strained the weak muscles, using your phone again is going to make it worse.

Cold packs are your friend. Use them to chase the pain around your neck, upper back, head and face. Roll a hand towel up and use it to support the back of your neck instead of a shitty pillow that's too soft or, conversely, a mountain of pillows that are too high and pushing your head up as you sleep.

I'm willing to bet that if you were laying face down with your arms at your side, you wouldn't have the strength to lift your forehead off the surface and you most likely can't turn slowly to look over each shoulder equally when sitting or standing up - you'll feel pain, restricted movement or you'll automatically turn your torso to look. Most likely your shoulders are rounding forwards instead of nicely back and your shoulder blades are sticking out like wings on at least one side, if not both. Stand proud, shoulders back and tits out is a pretty good description of the improvements you need to make.

Don't do massive neck roll movements, but doing gentle, gradual exercises (with physio input, I'm not telling you the full details) to strengthen, straighten, lengthen and re-educate your back and neck muscles and improve your posture, will help massively.

It's not 5G, Bill Gates or Alien Lizards [glares at nutter on thread]. It's simple biomechanics.

mrsmalcolmreynolds · 12/09/2020 19:36

Not the main point I know but if your DD has no covid symptoms why are you stuck at home for 14 days?

Angliski · 12/09/2020 19:37

Vestibral migraine?

PoodleMoth · 12/09/2020 19:43

There is a bug going round exactly like this. Obviously it could be something different but it has gone through all my family. I've never had anything as weird, I was fine during the day then really dizzy/achy back and neck/feeling sick afternoons and nights for a few days. My mum was worse and hers lasted over 2 weeks, she thought she had slept funny and done something to her neck until she passed it on to the rest of us and we realised it was a bug!

JesusInTheCabbageVan · 12/09/2020 19:46

5G 😂

HottubbubblesX · 12/09/2020 20:57

Lots of good advice. Thank you very much. I do have trouble with my neck muscles. Have done for two years. I use my phone for food shop, banking, school parent app etc. So I need to use it. But I try and leave it alone more now.

I will do the towel thing tonight. Thank you I appreciate the tip. Yep it's definitely linked to posture.

That's very interesting about the bug because I feel rubbish. I do feel unwell. It's been 8 days of this. But from Monday it has turned into this horrible poorly feeling in the afternoon starting with stiff muscles and nausea. Dizzy and blurry eyes. I hope that's all it is. I really do. But I did feel something was irritated in my neck. I got rid of the headache but can't shift the rest.

Also all my teeth feel I've been clenching them. But I don't clench them as far as I'm aware.

We have to isolate for 14 days as we can't get a test to prove its not covid. She had a snotty nose two days. She's alot better now. No fevers or anything. But the school panicked as a few kids had colds! Silly because now she can't go back.

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Whatisthisfuckery · 12/09/2020 21:32

Get a pressure test as soon as possible.

Whatisthisfuckery · 12/09/2020 21:37

Sorry OP, I have my keyboard now.

Get your eye pressure tested as soon as you can to rule out glaucoma. It can have some pretty odd and unpleasant symptoms. It’s quite unlikely it’s that but better to have been checked as if it damages your eyesight you won’t get it back.

HottubbubblesX · 12/09/2020 21:39

@Whatisthisfuckery

Thanks. I plan on having an eye test as soon as we are allowed out again. I will have a Google.

My head feels whirly like a supply of something isnt quite right.

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purplegirdles · 12/09/2020 22:09

Everything @MitziK said makes sense to me. Re. gentle exercises for your neck, shoulders etc... I've managed to get rid of a pinched nerve during lockdown following advice from physiotherapists called "Bob and Brad" (don't laugh! They are great - search on YouTube for them) who have a tonne of free content on their YouTube channel. There are tests (some similar to what MitziK described) you can do to check for different problems and issues. It's great for during lockdown when you want to minimise unnecessary medical visits and treatments.

Obviously blurry vision should be checked though, and I always think it's good to persist with your GP to get basic bloods done and an optician (as you're going to do).

You briefly mention anxiety in your OP, and the only thing I would say is that unfortunately all the symptoms you describe can be caused by that. As an anxiety sufferer I've had blurred vision, headaches, fatigue and body pain. BUT you want to eliminate any other medical causes first. Don't let your GP fob you off. I'm familiar with everything under the sun being attributed to my anxiety. It's hugely frustrating when there's something else physical wrong. I hope you feel better soon.

cardibach · 12/09/2020 22:13

[quote HottubbubblesX]@Whatisthisfuckery

Thanks. I plan on having an eye test as soon as we are allowed out again. I will have a Google.

My head feels whirly like a supply of something isnt quite right.[/quote]
Where are you as you say you aren’t allowed out?

OnGoldenPond · 13/09/2020 08:45

The school are wrong to ban your DC from school for a runny nose, that is not a COVID symptom. You do not fulfill the criteria for self isolation so you don't need to do it. The school have no authority to make you. You can quite lawfully go about your business as normal and I would be complaining to the LEA about their decision to exclude your DC for no good reason.

HottubbubblesX · 13/09/2020 09:12

I'm in Lincolnshire.

I agree it's wrong. I will be calling the school first thing to complain that they put me in this position when it's impossible to be tested.

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LetMeVent · 13/09/2020 10:57

5G 😂

Any device that connects to Bluetooth, WiFi or 5G emits strong EMF radiation, and the further away the signal is that it’s trying to connect with, the larger the EMF the device creates. Imagine having that device close to your head for umpteen hours a day. It’s not a 5G conspiracy. It a fact of modern technology.

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