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Dizziness and almost fainting in shower

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Emmaabxp
Emmaabxp

So, back in December I had a sinus infection. I was getting dizzy but the doctor said that was normal as it was caused by the infection. I had never had issues with dizziness before this. The dizziness has continued since then. In the summer when I was in the shower I would almost faint. This only ever happens in the shower. I start to get nauseous, dizzy and then my heart goes very fast. Then everything will go black and I can't really hear much, everything is muffled. My head just feels numb. This happened a couple times in the summer. I got blood tests and everything was fine. I just had a low blood pressure the morning of the appointment. So, those episodes sort of stopped for two months though I was still getting very dizzy. The dizziness is just very annoying. I can see what I am doing but I sometimes just stop what I am doing because of it. It comes and goes everyday. The almost fainting episode (I'm not sure what else to call it) happened two nights ago. Ever since then, my head has been sore either side of my head. More to the right and the dizziness of course continues. I have absolutely no idea what is going on and I'm not sure what more the doctors can do for me. Does anybody have any ideas? Thank you!

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  • Smitty89
    Smitty89 Emmaabxp

    Posted

    Hello maybe request an mri just rule everything out. regular docs don't know much about this stuff. you can search these feeds on here and find sooooo many people with what you have wjere everything is coming clear but they don't feel "right" was told mine was from a cold also. that was 7 months ago. things have gotten a bit better, but somedays are terrible. I've seen a neuro, ent x2 balance clinic 2 eye docs. mri ct and full blood. nothing

  • DizzyLizzy68
    DizzyLizzy68 Emmaabxp

    Posted

    Ask your Dr abt a referral to have you evaluated for dysautonomia or POTS. It's very common for people who have this to have issues in a warm or hot shower. My teen daughter has this. Usually the type of Dr to diagnose this is a cardiologist. You don't mention your age, but it is especially common in young people, so pediatric cardiologists are familiar with it.

    If that doesn't sound like your issue, ask for a neurologist referral.

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