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Dizziness/Confusion/Numbness/Head pressure

I self-diagnosed with depersonalization/derealization about 8 months ago, and it has been torturing me ever since (the causes are unknown).
Recently (about a month ago or so) , I've been getting many symptoms such as :

Dizziness - Feel like I'm on a boat, I kinda shake at the rythm of my heartbeat
Confusion - I have terrible memory loss, and I often feel spaced out
Numbness - Affects the top of my head mainly, and the rest of my body
Head pressure - I feel sort of a pressure/numbness on the top of my head and forehead
Fast heartbeat

Every single doctor says I have nothing, that I'm perfectly healthy and that I should calm down (get rid of anxiety) , but the problem is, I'm not even that anxious. I often feel bad even when I'm super relaxed.

I'd be really appreciated if you people could either share your stories (if you have the same symptoms) , or tell me what's possibly going on with me.
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1093617 tn?1279302002
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Hi, Thank you for question. Most likely possibility in your case could be a panic or anxiety disorder that you have faced during last event and currently experiencing. Cause of such panic disorder mostly remain unknown but in this disorder you may feel symptoms like shortness of breath, feeling of choking, pain in the chest, nausea, stomach ache, feeling dizzy, tingling or numbness, chills /hot flashes, bounding heartbeat or fast heart rate, sweating, shaking etc. even without any underlying disorder. This disorder needs to be thoroughly assessed by a psychiatrist first since this can occur repeatedly and without warning.  Treatments may include psychological and drug treatments, and depend upon extent of severity of symptoms. Most commonly psychological treatment tried is counseling, relaxation techniques and sometimes cognitive behavior therapy. ************** depends upon treating the underlying depressive illness through anti-anxiety or anti-depressant medicines.  In addition, try to rest in a dark & quiet room, meditate, have a balanced diet, regularly exercise and avoid taking unnecessary non prescription drugs to avoid recurrence of symptoms.
Hope this helps!!

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Yes, I have the headaches and spaced-out feeling; it is not pleasant to say the least when your job depends on concentration and focus such as mine.  

May I ask, how old are you?  You mentioned parents and physician "laughed" this off.  Well, they are not the ones living in this condition; it is very difficult.  If you are under 18, there is not much you can do without your parent's consent if you are in the USA.  

Have you had psych issues in the past?  I do not know why your parents and physician are not interested in investigating this.  
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Yes, Londres70, headaches and feeling lightheaded are some of the symptoms for Labyrinthitis. Good news is it can be viral, that means it goes away...bad news is it can be chronic! I still don't know what I have for sure, will find out next week hopefully.
Just wish I could have some answers. 3 months feeling this unwell without knowing why is very distressful.
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Yeah I've run into labyrinthis before while googling, and it looked quite possible, but as usual I mentioned it to my parents/doctors and they all laughed, because have no idea of what it is, and aren't even interested, but I'm willing to do what it takes to get off this debilitating state, and I will get the treatment I need.

But just wondering, can labyrinthis cause headaches/spaced out feeling?
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I agree with mizat and ggreg totally.  I have unresolved labyrinthitis and been battling it for 10 months now.  I have the SAME exact symptoms you have.  I had two physicians tried to pin a somatic diagnosis on me; the psych card,  just like they have done with you.

Have you had any ENT testing?  I think it is your inner ear too.  Google labyrinthitis.  Usually it resolves, but mine has not.  Guess I am one of the lucky ones; NOT.  
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I've looked up the symptoms of dysautonomia and it mentions excessive thirst, which is something that I don't have, at all. I never drink water, I'd say I drink about a glass of water per week.. This is actually one of my symptoms, I used to drink loads of water, I was always thirsty, then all of a sudden I stopped drinking.
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1267372 tn?1317831280
Well there are a number of tests like the tilt table tests, but mostly its a diagnosis of exclusion I guess...still learning it all. She had so many tests that were normal results...finding a cardiologist or neurologist who knows anything about it will be helpful!  check out dinet.org also.
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