can stress causes diziness and spinning of your head

[min1987]

hey iam being troubled with dizziness and headache its like somthing pressure an whn i rub it it goes for a while an then comes back!..it all started when i had chronic diarrhea an the didnt know wat was the cause of it and afta that my doc said it is irritable bowel syndrome!

so then i used to get panic for evything cuz that time i left i will die because i wasnt getting rite treatment!...so then i felt tensed an then i thought i have to eat or else i would get dizzy..so then my headache started an later after that i always thought i had somthing going on  in my head so i went to a neurologist and he said nothing is wrong with u and had a CAT scan and he said evrything is normal..an evrything was good for a while an then it started again an got worst somtimes an somtimes its ok....

i cant concentrate on studying or anything iam always tensed abt it an my life became troubled ...please help me!

[Roger Gould, M.D.]

there is no question that stress can cause these symptoms...if you are a student, you should consult your student health program for help.

[Jaquta]

If you want answers from the doctor you may need to post another question.
From what you just wrote it sounds like the headaches are indeed due to stress or anxiety.  Often we go into situations believing that they will be much worse than they actually are.
Not feeling dizzy that one time may help you build your confidence in other areas.
Sweating and restless legs could be due to anxiety.  They are symptoms from the stress response (fight or flight).

I think the dizziness from the motion sickness may be a separate event.  Not sure.  I do think that dizziness would affect your thoughts though.

Understanding what is causing the tension should help.
You could also try basic relaxation exercises.

The expert on the compulsive behaviors expert forum has provided some members with suggestions regarding obsessive thoughts.  It could be helpful.
You may also like to consider a few therapy sessions.  This should set you up for the future as well.

[min1987]

i went to the doc she did all the blood test which are necessary and evrything came normal.!!yesterday i went to bowling with couple of friends at 1st i should leave thinking wat if i faint or get dizziness and i dont want to be embarassed. well i was having this bad pressure headache like head gonna get crush. but as i was into the game more i didnt think abt the headache at alll and i didnt had any dizziness!! or anything....iam a medical student an i think a lot.please help me to to get rid of this tension.i sweat and move my legs a lot.wat u think abt it?

the doc gave me meclizine 25mg..for diziness associated with motion sickness?

[Jaquta]

Anxiety, stress and tension can cause a lot of symptoms.
In my opinion it would be a good idea to raise your concerns with your doctor.
Disclosing all your symptoms may also help the doctor make a more accurate diagnosis.

Doctor's often do physical exams to rule out other possible causes.
Once this is done they'll have a more informed opinion as to how best to treat you.

[min1987]

thank u for your advise!..i jus have few things to mention i have this feeling that i would fall like i would sit on a able or somthing i would feel i moving front or like light headness..would it be nervousness and tension?

[Jaquta]

I was wondering if the initial problem could have been caused by dehydration.
Low blood sugar levels can cause similar symptoms too.

To me, a lay person, it sounds like anxiety.
I've gotten stressed and panicky when I've felt my doctor has been a bit complacent about aspects of my health care.  It's driven my mind into overdrive regarding possible ailments (none of which ever eventuate).  Still, sometimes feeling fobbed off makes you feel even more anxious (and convinced that it is something serious).
Headaches in my experience are a common symptom of anxiety.  Not that the headache can always be readily associated with stress or anxiety.  It is rarely that clear cut.

I just noted something yesterday.  I was reading a members journal on ect, a topic that really stresses me out.  Afterwards my head felt like it was about to explode, etc.  I've had this yucky fuzzy head thing for long periods before but never been able to connect it directly to anxiety.  For me I found the experience hugely educational.  If it happens again I guess I won't be thinking it was due to x, y, z but due to stress and anxiety.

Having normal test results should allay your fears a little.

The doctor here has answered recent posts on concentration that you may find useful.

I would discuss these concerns with your doctor and possibly even look at psychotherapy as an option to work through the anxiety and underlying issues.
I think also when the anxiety is as high as it seems to be in your case a short course of medication can be helpful.

I would be following this up with your doctor.