I've never written in a forum like this, so I'm posting in AutoImmune and Neurological because I'm not sure what's going on. I know that this forum is mostly patients, but I'm hoping someone with a medical degree can give me their two cents.
Last Thursday I nearly passed out in a store. I had my pulseox thing with me and checked my heart rate - it jumped to 174. I was able to sit myself down, gather myself, and get to my doctor (in the same business center as the store). That day they did blood and urine tests. Four days later I went back to the doctor for my results and to advise them of continuing and ongoing symptoms. My symptoms are/were: I (to this day) remain dizzy at almost every moment. The dizziness increases when I move around (shower, do laundry, leave the house, and even when I watch t.v.) I also feel like my scalp is burnt when it isn't (hurts to brush my hair), I feel shaky and cold most of the day, My vision is blurry periodically throughout the day, and it often seems like things are farther away than they are. My blood tests showed "high" for my red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelet counts; however, the sizes of them are too small. I have had periodic pains in my side/back. At first the Dr. mentioned autoimmune (possibly anemia or another disease), and he did a head CT to check for a tumor in my brain or fluid on my brain. The CT came back OK, and they did a second blood test (the results of which I'll get tomorrow).
From the sound of my Dr's office on my phone - they're pretty much going to let it go and chalk it up to...well, I don't know. But, all they're saying is rest, don't drive, and don't work. No plans for determining what's going on, and no resolution. However, I'm not ready for them to "give up". I'm still dizzy almost constantly, I feel sick to my stomach nearly 90% of the time, and I can't even leave my house because every time I start being active I feel like I'm going to pass out. If I have to, I suppose I'll take my symptoms to another doctor and see what they have to say.
A little background: there are many autoimmune disorders present in my family (lupus=aunt, anemia=grandmother, Sjogrens and spondylitis=mother). I am 27 year old female, obese (5'1 and 248lbs). No matter what I've done over the years as far as diet/exercise I can never seem to lose weight - but I've lost about 20lbs in the last 2 months. I don't know if this is a symptom or not...but it seems strange to me.
Has anyone had these things happen to you? Do any doctors have any thoughts/input on what could be happening? I'm quite frightened. My husband says, "don't worry, everything is fine and it's nothing serious." I HOPE he's right, but being the person who can't walk around without wanting to fall over - I don't know what to do.
Thanks for your thoughts!