Brain fog, dizziness, vision problems, head pressure, headache PLEASE HELP
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Hi everyone!
I don't know where else to go, and was hoping someone could please help me. I'll start off by saying I'm a 23 year old Caucasian female. Going on 5 months now, I have had absolutely debilitating symptoms which have hindered my daily life. I feel these symptoms every moment of every day.
It started with dizziness and a persistent brain fog. I just thought I had a bug, and tried to go on about my life. However, my symptoms have never gone away. This "brain fog" I am talking about is a feeling of complete mental confusion, I have no memory, I cannot concentrate on anything, it feels like there's a dark blanket on my brain clouding all my thoughts. I have extreme disorientation and haziness. I feel like I'm always in a dream like state.
I am constantly dizzy and feel a pulling sensation, as if I'm ready to fall over at any moment. It feels like there's air inside my head, and I'm always very lightheaded. Whenever I try to drive I feel this pulling sensation pulling me down.
Another problem I have is with my vision. I am having very blurred vision and have double vision. Everytime I look at something up close it is extremely blurry and I cannot see at all. My perception on things has completely changed. I feel like everything looks very odd and strange and I don't have the right depth perception. It's like I'm in a horrible dream like state all the time.
I have been having headaches and head pressure as well, and having horrible pains behind my eyes. The pin starts from the back of my head close to my neck and continues up my head and the sides of my temples. My eyes hurt so bad, and it feels like knives are jabbing my eyes. My head also feels extremely heavy all the time.
All these symptoms have been causing me severe anxiety, and I have been having panic attacks from them and feel like I'm dying. It is causing a strange disrespity sensation, where I feel like I'm not even here anymore and there's a detachment from myself and my body. I have had to drop all my classes at college and quit my job because these symptoms make me lay in bed all day long. I have been unable to drive for months and can barely get up to walk around. If anyone could please help me or know anything as a suggestion to try.
I have been to my general doctor, 2 ENTs, 1 neurologist, have had 2 MRIs, a hearing test, VNG, multiple blood tests, and no one knows what is wrong. I can't live like this anymore. Any help is greatly appreciated.
-Elise
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brian1123145985 Elise93
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+1 on it being parasites.. I was having vertigo/drunk symptoms where I thought I was going to pass out doing normal tasks. Started taking a liver and parasite supplement (wormwood) and the condition has reduced.
Stay away from alcohol, processed sugars, dairy etc. Fruits, Vegetables, choline & wormwood seemed to have helped drastically. I am almost positive this due to diet more so than an underlying condition.
Elise93 brian1123145985
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kourtney09911 Elise93
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yolanda0423 kourtney09911
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kourtney09911 yolanda0423
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Hi! Severe brain fog, dizziness, disorientation (not sure how best to describe that). I always tell docs it feels like I’m wearing beer goggles - just really out of it & not clear at all. If I think or dwell on it the anxiety kicks in and that’s debilitating but I can separate the two.
Elise93 kourtney09911
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I know EXACTLY what you mean. If you tell doctors you have so much anxiety, they blame the whole thing on anxiety. I only developed severe anxiety after having this a very very long time and not getting a diagnosis so then I freaked out. I never had anxiety before it started. My eyes can’t focus ever at all. It’s like when I look at things I can’t see things properly as if what I’m PHYSICALLY seeing with my eyes isn’t being processed by my brain, like I’m not seeing things in perception. I feel so disoriented and out of it all the time.
When did this start for you?
Elise93 yolanda0423
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yolanda0423 Elise93
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My symptoms have been brain fog ( feeling like I’m in a dream state of mind everything felt weird and looked just fuzzy around me ) my vision gets fuzzy a lot now I’m starting to get real pain in my eyes like pressure and causes to get these temple migraines (I’ve always suffered from migraines don’t know why ) I was even getting dizzy a lot but that has slowed down after I took my birth control out a month ago not sure if that was it I even experienced anxiety and depression which I’ve never knew was like but I feel I got that because of how I feel I still get it from time to time not all the time last time I felt shaky and my heart pumping and this weird feeling in my stomach was a month ago and I just got it yesterday after trying to work out which I’m trying to change my life style see if anything helps I’m not over weight I just don’t exercise And also have a poor diet but at this point I’m trying anything a lot of my symptoms have gotten better since day one at the moment I’m suppose to see a eye specialist soon hoping my eyes have something to do with it I do feel 60% better but I’m not 100% better some days I feel lost but some times I have good days and bad days I had a normal happy life before but this has all just became a night mare and is ruining my life I have two kids a 9 and a 2 year old I am a stay at home mom so I am pretty lucky and blessed to be able to stay home and deal with this but I’m just not that active mom anymore I can get out of bed and go outside and do things but my energy level is so low nothing interest me anymore I hate shopping my eyes feel so over stimulated when I try it’s like my brain and my eyes are not working well together but I wake up everyday hoping for the best and keep busy so I’m not thinking about how I feel so much . Someone did tell me i probably am experiencing derealization which I’ve looked into and a lot of people seem to have the exact symptoms as I do but who really knows . Thank you for replying also!
yolanda0423 Elise93
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vanessa24559 yolanda0423
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Hi Yolanda!
I’m sry you’re feeling this way. I also have many of your symptoms, almost the exact same ones especially the eye over stimulation from being at malls and markets.
I hate being out where there’s a crowd or many diff colors and patterns. Even sitting in church makes me a bit dizzy. I also have my good and bad days. I really don’t know what’s contributing to these symptoms, they’re horrible! I’m also a mom, my son is 3. After I had him in 2015 that’s when my symptoms began on I’m my 8th month of pregnancy. Idk if it’s related to it.
I’ve seen many specialists and have gotten second opinions.. I’ve had all sorts of blood test for diff things, MRI AND CT of my brain and neck. Everything is normal, doctors can’t give me an answer.
My symptoms sometimes give me anxiety.. doctors don’t get that.
One of the neurologist I saw tried saying I had anxiety and put me in meds but I refused. The second neurologist said it could be vestibular migraine.. I’ve also suffered from migraines all my life.. he tried putting me on meds but I refused.
Some one on this chat suggested I get a cranial sacral therapy.. it’s something to do with how your neck and head are massaged but it didn’t really help.
Next week I’m finally seeing a Holistic doctor so I’ll let u guys know how it goes and what he says.
I also get Acupuncture once per month and a massage. It helps a bit. I’m trying all the natural ways, no meds for me.
yolanda0423 vanessa24559
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Yes these symptoms are just way to much some times I feel I’m getting better but nope I’m just having a good day I can say I’ve came a long way from really feeling out of it when this all first hit me. Someone told me it can be from stress or anxiety but I don’t really stress about much and I have never experienced anxiety till now . I do stress now about how I feel I hate it so much it’s really hard I feel I have failed as a mother I’m not active the way I use to and I know that’s depression and I have never even experienced that either not even when a close family member passed away I accept it.
It seems doctors don’t know what is wrong we take all these test and nothing I’m literally at the point right now where my doctor wants to see me in a month to see how I’m doing and also I’m waitng to see a eye specialist ( can’t remeber the name ) another thing is memory lost in usualy such a fast thinker and a quick learner but my brain has literally been on pause it’s fustrating .. it scares me also because I’ve heard other woman say this happened after they had thier baby or during pregnancy and That suppose to be a good moment in your life to get you ready for a baby not putting more stress on you I can only imagine how you feel .
Also someone on the group told me about carnial sacrial therepy also and I was gunna look into that but now I’m questioning it . I really wanna try a massage my whole spine has been hurting a lot and that’s not My normal .
I had a doctor try to put me on anxiety meds to o refuse because I don’t normally have anxiety .what is a holistic doctor ? Well I wish you luck and good news when you see this next doctor please share any new news for you !
Elise93 yolanda0423
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All your symptoms are so so close to mine it’s crazy! I just Ewoks up one morning too feeling very “off” and I never went back to being normal. I too have suffered migraines since 2014, I usually get them every few months or so. I’ve seen SO many doctors I can’t even keep track anymore. Every single one gives me a different diagnosis and their own idea of what is wrong with me.
I also have severe brain fog, derealization, walking in a cloudy dream like state, dizziness, severe head pressure neck pressure and eye pressure, my eyes can’t focus and feel like they’re separating or pulling apart, it’s like I’m wearing too high of a glasses prescription (even though I’m not), I can’t wear glasses anymore and putting in my contacts is bad too, it’s like the second I can *see* everything around me with the right prescription I feel so much worse. My eyes and head always hurt so bad, and they’re always so heavy. Being in stores or huge areas make me SO overstimulated and have sensory overload, my eyes and brain can’t work together and it is so hard to try and focus on anything and think and concentrate and walk around, it’s too much for me.
I definitely experience derealization/ depersonalization (I have had it 24/7 since this started) but the other physical symptoms don’t match up completely for me to ONLY have dr dp disorder especially not being able to wear glasses or contacts really and all my weird vision issues. Idk I’m just so tired of feeling like this all the time, my life was very happy and normal before, now I have severe anxiety and depression. I’ve learned not to tell doctors this though because the second I do they say anxiety caused all this. I try so hard to explain I only developed anxiety when this didn’t go away.
Elise93 vanessa24559
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CTh Elise93
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Hi Elise,
please check on a d r e n a l f a t i g u e - that helped me a lot.
Sleep before 10 and trying to get at least 8-9 hours of sleep a night, just eat something that is not too stressful for your body and eat small portions, do sports that is not too stressful for your body. And drink lots of water (2.5l) (make sure to add mineral drops)
Also, taking a good multivitamin helped me. (I was very Vitamin A deficient and my eyes always hurt) - it's much better now.
And a key change for my symptoms was taking a Calcium/ Magnesium complex. And I also take Probiotics and fish oil
I am also now eating gluten and lactose free - also no coffee, no added sugars, no alcohol and when I eat vegetables and grilled salmon I am feeling normal and can look straight.. it's unbelievable.. so it's probably the omega 3 and the healthy carbs that are missing in my diet.
Also check on enzymes. I think this could all be caused by the pancreas. I think stress slows the production of enzymes (these are key transporters for protein) and thus the body can't take the nutrients out of the food and transport it into the cells - the result is various deficiencies and these could result in anxiety, depression etc.
And try to stay away from processed and fatty food!
It would make me super happy if you could try this out.
Elise93 Guest
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Right before September 12 2016 (maybe 2 weeks before) I was really really sick (I thought it was just a normal virus or bug) then I woke up one day and this never went away. I’m wondering if I had the ebv and that caused all this to happen
vanessa24559 Elise93
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First off, congratulations on your new baby!!
I will pray God will give you the strength you need as a new mommy.
Yes, I see him July 26! I’m so excited!!
He had me print out some papers I need to take with me, it’s 5 pages of all sorts of questions I’ve never even thought about.
For example, do u talk on the cell w/o a headset, do u sleep with an electric blanket, what foods does your diet consist of, what foods do you dislike, are you shy or outgoing, do you suffer.. all sorts of questions.
I’m praying his able to help me because these symptoms are debilitating. I have a 3 yr old and it makes it difficult at times.
I’ll let you guys know what he says.
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yolanda0423 Elise93
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Lnodes yolanda0423
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DizzyLizzy68 Elise93
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CTh vanessa24559
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Hi Vanessa,
I am sugar free for about 2 years now but that just because I got these really bad lows when I was not eating for too long. First I thought I had diabetes but I don't have it, I just have to eat regularly and stay away from sugar. And I got really bad anxiety and panic attacks at night and not sure how I figured it out, but the Multivitamin and the Calcium & Magnesium helped to eliminate that.
Also over the years I figured out that milk upset my stomach - I always got a stomach pain after drinking or having it with my cereals - so I am using coconut beverage now.. - never had those kind of stomach pain again since I stopped.. (and I got tested for lactose intolerance but I was actually negative) So I am lactose free for about 1/2 year now and I am very happy with it. The only thing is you have to take the calcium supplement since you get the most calcium through dairy products.. otherwise it is really hard to get it from food.
And I just started the gluten free diet about a week ago. (no bread, pizza, pasta etc.) I have to admit it feels really good and my brain fog feels so much better. Especially when eating lots of vegetables.
And all in all, I am trying to de-stress -get more sleep, do more relaxing sports, eat healthy and most importantly drink enough water - All in all though I am convinced that all my symptoms were caused by stress, wrong diet, not enough exercise and not enough sleep - as I said, the digestive organs are just not functioning right when stressed out (let it be though wrong food choices, lack of sleep, lack of exercise, work, family, emotions... etc..)
I hope this helps.
And if you try it out... don't be like me... I am always falling back as soon as I feel better and then the next day I am feeling bad again... try to stick with your choice for at least a months and then try to add things.. I am in this process now..
I had all the symptoms for about 3 years now.
Guest yolanda0423
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When Ebv leaves your organs...it starts attacking your central nervous system and will only show up as a past infection when you have blood work done. Most people have the virus, but it lies dormant waiting for am opportunity to start wrecking havoc. It's a very frustrating virus, but it can be suppressed through boosting your immune system and eating lots of nutritional info. I suggest you Google Ebv in conjunction with Antony William who is a chronic illness guru. Doctors dont know much about the different types of EBV and the different stages. You will get some answers when you take a holistic approach to it. It's been a long road of 6 months for me, but im finally starting to heal.
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It definitely sounds like you have the same symptoms as me, and I have Epstein Barr Virus. You can heal. I suggest you Google Ebv and Antony William who is pretty much the only source of info I have felt helpful. A diet of lots of fruit and veggies, water, sunshine, sleep and supplements like vitamin b12, vitamin C, vitamin d, magnesium/calcium and zinc combo, Omega 3, curcumin and L-lysine have helped me tremendously. I have also cut out eggs & pork and cut down on dairy and gluten which has helped (at least until you feel better). This virus is frustrating as it's cyclic. As one symptom disappears, another appears...and so it goes on...until you mange to suppress it with a boosted and healthy immune system.
Guest yolanda0423
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EBV stays in your body for life. Although it does cause problems and its frustrating..don't lose hope...you can suppress it with building and boosting your immune system.
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You are going to be fine. It's taken me 6 long months of 3 steps fwd and 2 steps back...healing takes a while...but you will heal
Hang in there.
vanessa24559 CTh
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I also get those sugar lows.. I feel weak and shaky and fast heart palpitations.. I’m also not diabetic. I take a multi vitamin and magnesium.. helps a bit with my anxiety that is brought on bc of my symptoms.
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yolanda0423 Guest
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I just don’t get how doctors don’t tell you this and we just have to do our own research.
Your right about how one symptoms seems to disappear another one follows some day I I feel I’m getting better and feel my self then then there I go feeling weird not my self just so lost and confused at my own feelings .
We go to these doctors for help and all they can tell you is nothing . I’ve never experienced any dramatic feelings I never get sick either it’s rare and it always lasts a day or two and goes away .
Thank you for some answers for me I have no idea Mano had more details to it according to my doctor I’m fine . But don’t feel fine it’s so easy for them and they don’t understand what we are going through at home trying to just live our life the way it use to be and feels we are never gunna heal from this .
sab65033 Guest
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Did you heal are you from relying your self now.
My story is very long I had the symptoms since last June 2017.
Let me know.
Sab
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Hi Sab....I can honestly say that I'm starting to heal. It's taken a long time (since Jan this year) with lots of ups and downs...but I think when you start to have more good days than bad it's a good sign. I have got no medical experience, I can only talk from my own personal experience...and for me, I haven't gotten any answers except from Antony William. I have no affiliation to him either. I think everyone who lands up here.. has googled the symptoms which we all seem to have...and most of us have pretty much exhausted every avenue with doctors and specialists with no answers....just blank stares and to be told we are fine. This virus has completely put my life on hold....I've gone from being a fit and active 42 year old, to someone who is now completely inactive. I went through a stage in April this year when I honestly felt like i didnt want to live with these symptoms...it has turned my life upside down. It's not easy trying to be a Mom and a wife when you feel so odd and experience one symptom after another...and have weird Vision disturbances that are difficult to describe. I started to feel like I was going nuts. Fortunately I befriended another girl in this sight who has been a real support and strength for me, and we manage to talk each other through some rough days. It's important to talk about this with other who are going through the same thing.
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sab65033 vanessa24559
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How did go with holistic doctor?
Let me know.
Thanks
Sab
Elise93 yolanda0423
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I’ll find you on Facebook! My name is Elise Kapala. I know exactly how you feel, it’s so frustrating when other people always ask me “when are you getting better?” “Why don’t you feel better yet?” “Wait you’re STILL sick?” Like ugh yes please stop, it’s so hard for us to deal with it just by ourselves
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yolanda0423 Elise93
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I’ve never had any of these symptoms it seems one comes after the other I haven’t got dizzy or the heavy pain in the eyes anymore .
I do still have the drunkness feeling nd my vision goes out of it from time to time and I still have brain fog not as bad anymore and my memory isn’t good anymore I forget things within seconds it’s rediculous!!
I’m not as bad as I was 2 months ago i wouldn’t even leave my house or wanted to talk to anyone I felt so weird and not my self along with all the symptoms.I’m going on my 3rd month now and I’m a lot better but not my 100% just yet now I’m going back to the doctor to get my ears checked hopefully they find a solution because after that I don’t know anymore feat they could possible so they have done them all !!
I did have Momo but that’s the only thing and I saw on here something about EBV and my doctor didn’t tell me anything about that so I just googled that and it sounds about the same !!
vanessa24559 Elise93
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Hi Elise!
Soooo about 2 weeks ago I tried the cranial sacral therapy... it was basically some neck massage/ body energy thing.. I want to say that a few days after I felt like I could think I bit more clearly.. Also, the lady that did the cranial sacral therapy recommended I see a chiropractor to be readjusted..
I followed her advice and saw one.
I told him my symptoms and told him about the pain and tingling in my neck.,
He kind of cracked my neck just a bit and that also made my foggy brain/ drunk feeling a bit better. These past few days have been good days, compared to 3 weeks ago where I couldn’t even drive bc it felt like I had 2 shots of tequila!
So today I finally saw the Holistic doctor!!
After almost an hour consultation he told me he was almost certain I had Candida. He said I had a lot of the same symptoms.
He told me my diet needs to change.
Basically no process sugars or gluten
He mentioned 3 diff diets to try plus he gave me about 4 diff herbal pills to take everyday..
Then he did acupuncture on me..
Part of me is happy I some what gave me a diagnosis but also the other part of me is scared about this whole diet stuff., it’s not easy.. but I’m willing to give it a try.
vanessa24559 Elise93
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Elise93 yolanda0423
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Elise93 vanessa24559
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That’s great Vanessa! The cranial sacral therapy is definitely something I want to try and see s chiropractor. I know what you mean, that’s so hard to try and change everything completely around. I just wish we were normal like before and could live our lives.
So many of my replies are being monitored too!!! It’s so annoying haha.
I keep forgetting, I’m so sorry, how long have you been having symptoms for? I’m just getting so scared because I’ve had them almost 2 years and I’m so scared I won’t ever go back
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sab65033 Guest
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Hi Ren,
You absolutely right, I agree.that is the way I feel too.
I saw an ENT for the second opinion and he sent me to do a balance test which show I have vestibular problem in my left ear.
So all here with suffers with similar symptoms, am sure it something to do with the body balance which I see the ear.
I never had a problem with my ears and never though which it will be the cause.
But I never give up with my GP always push them to sent me to second opinion even third opinion like the neurologist which I will see in October.
An other thing my heart beats 100 a min very fast and makes me dizzy as well. I am going to see the cardio next few weeks. Which I hope I will come to conclusion about my symptoms and condition and work on them.
I am very active person for the last 9 months became so inactive and put on weight like 10 KG is a lot is bothering now,
I want to lose it but i am pushing my self to go swimming a least once a week and exercise for 20 min at home walk very fast.
I get very tired very quick, very unbalanced and unsteady.
I hope every one found a relief, trust me is not easy but I believe we all heal one day and we come back to normal life.
All the best.
😘
Elise93 yolanda0423
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