Brain fog, dizziness, vision problems, head pressure, headache PLEASE HELP

Hi Elise,

I had same symptoms you talked about especially with my vision for 5 months. Mine started with brain fog and dizziness, being from Nigeria, I suspected malaria and typhoid which whenever i had comes with these symptoms, so I started treatment immediately but there was no improvement. I went to my doctor who also treated me saying i had resistant malaria, i was placed on IV quinine which helped clear the parasite from my blood, but i kept on having dizziness, headache, brain fog, general body weakness, head pressure/heaviness, and severe blurry vision. I started panicking because I've never been this sick, being a radiographer, i did a brain mri at work just to rule out tumor or any other brain issue and it was normal. I ended up seeing different doctors which complicated things more because they all administered drugs on me which i guess was too much for my system, so i was battling drugs side effects which were worsening my symptoms until a general doctor advised that i stop all medications and see an eye doctor to check my eye pressure and i did and it turned out that my eye pressure was high (27 on the right eye and 25 on the left) and i also had astigmatism. The eye doctor started treatment with some oral drugs and eye drop to control the pressure and also advised i wear glasses to correct the astigmatism which is causing the headaches, according to him, the headache is from my eyes and not my brain and since i started treating the eye pressure, I've felt a lot better, my sight have greatly improved, the ophthalmologist placed me on monthly appointments to monitor the eye pressure. I hope this helps

Hi. Have you considered CSF leak?

i had similar issues for years and always felt it was a gut/brain thing. When i was scheduled for a colonoscopy my gastroenterologist did a DNA test and found that i have one of the two genes for celiac disease and told me to stop eating gluten. a year later my symptoms are mostly gone though i do have bouts of vertigo occasionally. I think the purge you do in prep for the colonoscopy cleared out a lot of bad flora and that with elimination of gluten really helped me. This may not be what is the cause of your problems but i would schedule a DNA test and see if you are gluten intolerant.

Elise , consider it being a muscular issue . Check put some of Dr.Mandell's video's on Youtube . Go to see a muscle movement therapist . It's all about muscle retractions affecting your nerves !!!! Good luck .

I have had the same problems for over fifteen (15) years. No one has figured out the cause or any possible solution.

It started out as a just being tired and light pressure in back of head. I have spend so much on doctors, PT, xrays ct's mri's, eye exams, herbs, vitamins, minerals, nothing worked.

only thing I do now is exercise to keep my body strong, go for long walks or hikes or bike rides to distract myself from the feelings. only eat organic, no or low gluten,

very little meat, drink organic coffee with one table spoon butter or coconut oil as it prevents the coffee rush.

don't go out and socialize anyone as crowded places or confined spaces seem to aggravate my visual balance issues.

once I figured out that no one could fix my problem my anxiety went away. I took back control and just dealing with my issue on a day to day bases. vision keeps getting worse but now that I'm 70 ago related issues make recovery slower.

I pray those having this problem find some help and improvement with their health issues. stay away from too much wireless networks, G5 wireless is really bad. stay hydrated and avoid or reduce alcohol. walk barefoot and/or stay grounded to the earth.

wishing you all the best and some recovery.

I have these symptoms and have suffer'd them for nearly 11yrs .

4 of my GP's over this time have said its Anxiety/panic but I'm not really convinced. I'm always at the Dr's and hosp with me freaking out over the symptoms but they all say it this disorder.

I went the other day for a symptom I was having really weird head or brain sensations that make me really lightheaded feel sick, I have a slight headache with this but isn't that bad, then out the blue after 11yrs my Dr said we will send you to a neurologist and there was me told for the last 11yrs I had all tests.

So this is me totally panicking about my symtoms, it's really hard to describe these sensations in my head, feels if my brain is shaking and numb along with my eye's and ear's, it's very scary when they come on...when they go I conti to be very lightheaded and have very jelly legs, it really take every bit of energy I've got...

you have identical symptoms I do . Do research on vestibular migraines which describes the giddiness headache and anxiety over the feelings of unreality that always are unwelcome. They are scary but so typical of vestibular issues... Knowing so many have what you have, I try not to escalate symptoms by adding fear to fear. Learning how to let go and practice deep abdominal breathing to relax. I always say I can bear the discomfort without letting my imagination catch fire!!! Worry OMG what if try to say this is my condition accept accept accept it wont hurt you its annoying.. For me low dose Lorazepam helps when santa ana or barametric pressure changes full moon more pressure.. decrease salt!

Elise93 1st NEVER give up. I have had the problem for over 5 years. here is what I do to handle it.

1- exercise daily. also try QIGONG and Tai Chi to help with balance and coordination.

2- get away from sugar, soda, and too much caffeine. if you eat sugar then try local raw honey with organic Cinnamon.

3- eat organic foods. cut back on meat and increase wild caught fish. avoid shell fish and bottom feeders.

4. try adding good fats like Ghee and olive oil and cut back on fried foods.

5. drink plenty of spring or filtered water. your weight divide by 3 and multiple by 2. 115/3=38.33/2=76.66 oz water

6. see Chiropractor to make sure you back and neck and head are in alignment. ask friends and references as not all are good.

7. learn to meditate to help with anxiety. Do your research on Ashwagandha and Saffon.

9. get good nights sleep.

hope you can find improvement and strength in these suggestions. NEVER give up and continue to do your research.

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I have just come across this discussion. I have had what I can only describe as a muzzy head, blurred vision, heavy eyes and dizziness for about four months now. It is driving me mad.

It is difficult to go to work and function normally. Initially I thought it was to do with my varifocals but it makes no difference if I wear them or not.

Doctor has given me anti sickness tablets which aren't working. I am on propanalol for anxiety and statins. Someone the side effects of statins could be coursing it but I have no idea.

I also have ibs and diverticulitis and not sure if they are related. I honestly don't know what to do. I have a spaced out brain fog feeling which is so difficult to live with!

i have started crying after reading this because this is exactly what im going through. i feel alone. ive gone to over 8 specialists in the last 3 years. i thought it was visual snow but im in so much pain i think its something worse. i got botox for the pain and i was living a better life for 3 months. it just recently wore off and im back to extreme pain and my fog and dizzyness is so much worse. it never goes away. i am stuck in a dream. ive lost two jobs from the pain and dizzyness.im lost. no one can figure out whats wrong. i hope somehow we can reach out to each other and talk about what is going on. im 24 and losing my life

hey every one. i also suffer from all of the symptoms that you all do. Not sure if this will help you guys but I've had these problems for years and i too got them after a lot of drinking and i noticed a lot of you after antibiotics. Look up the symptoms of lacking the vitamin B12 and also CANDIDA. Having knowledge on both of those could possibly help you guys! Let me know if it helps!