Need urgent help! Post Covid 19 GI issues & Extreme Lightheadedness
Posted , 2 users are following.
I hope this is the right place to seek help. I'm 40M and totally devastated at the moment due to debilitating symptoms that started 3 weeks post covid infection (tested positive on 10/6/21). My initial Covid symptoms were moderate (treated at home) and I didn't get any breathing/lungs problems. However, I had severe stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea and appetite loss. These symptoms improved overtime but then I developed new set of symptoms: occasional blood in stool, occasional burning stomach after eating, extreme lightheadedness/dizziness/feeling woozy (ESPECIALLY AFTER EATING), extreme hair loss, tinnitus, light sensitivity (can't stand bright sun light), blurry vision and tingling/itching head. I went on and got many tests done:
MRI brain scan. Normal
CBC (WBC, RBC). Normal (hemoglobin normal)
Inflammation markers (CRP; ESR; D-dimer; Ferritin). Normal
24-Hour blood pressure monitoring. Systolic blood presure ranges between 100-130 (ave. 103) & Diastolic blood pressure ranges beteeen 58-80 (ave. 60). It seems my Diastolic bloop pressure is sometimes borderline low.
Blood sugar. Ranges between 4-6 on most times. However, I tend to get low blood sugar problems including lightheadedness even when numbers are normal?
Kidney function (Creatinine; Sodium; Potassium; Chloride). Within normal range
Cortisol. Not tested
Liver Enzymes (AST; ALT; Albumin). Normal
Heart rate monitor. Had tachycardia during the first month post covid but now it's in the 65-85 range.
Zinc level. Normal
Serum iron. Currently normal (was low 3 weeks ago)
Calcium level: Normal
SaO2. 98%-100%
Upper Endoscopy for stomach + duodenum. Unremarkable & no indication of H. pylori
H-Pylori breathing test. Negative
Ear balance test. Normal
Coagulation test. normal
Like I said, extreme lightheadedness/dizziness/feeling woozy is my worst symptom and it gets 10x after eating.
Question:
Can gastritis cause lightheadedness? could it be blood circulation problem leading to less blood flow the brain? Are eye sensitivity to light and tingling head related to decreased blood flow? should I go for colonoscopy to rule out ulcers and other abnormalities? Are there any other necessary tests?
Is there anyone who had similar experience? is there a solution? I'm suffering everyday 😦
Please help!
0 likes, 2 replies
jan34534 TazmaniaQ8
Edited
there are some people who have a drop in blood pressure after they eat., that’s because of the increase blood flow to the stomach and intestines after having a meal. it can cause a person to feel dizzy after eating. That happened to my daughter for a while but seems to be gone now.it’s normally in older people however some people have a genetic predisposition to it.
Maybe you could check your blood pressure before and after you eat just to see what it is. It may not be that at all but that’s what came to my mind.
Another thing is, just so you can have peace of mind you could have a colonoscopy to check things out. other than that it looks like you’ve had all of the testing done.
maybe covid is the culprit here but nobody’s going to know that for sure., sometimes not even the doctors.
do you normally have anxiety? I know I can get terrible gastrointestinal symptoms from that. In fact it actually gave me gastritis.
i I have felt lightheadedness but not sure if it’s from the gastritis. Most likely from the anxiety. also from the anxiety I get the tingling in the head so maybe some of your symptoms are anxiety related and others may be from lingering Covid symptoms.
since your testing was normal., Maybe give yourself some time to recuperate. Some people take a lot longer than others to recover from Covid.there are all kinds of crazy physical sensations and symptoms that can linger for a while after having this awful virus.take one day at a time. the human body is amazing and works hard to get better. you can always call your doctor if anything worsens, but if not hang in there, get rest, stay hydrated, eat healthy, slow down you’re fearful thoughts with some meditation,. The main thing is that you’re testing was normal. Take care
TazmaniaQ8 jan34534
Posted
Thanks for getting back at me. Indeed, covid had taken a great toll on my mental wellbeing. Reading all those sad stories about long haulers and how they suffered for almost two years now with chronic yet inexplicable symptoms had me freaking out. Doctors I had consulted with so far had no answers for me and told me that i may have to ride it out for the time being. I tend to think my Diastolic BP dropping in the low 50s may have something to do with my debilitating lightheadedness/woozy feeling. The feeling of standing on a boat in a stormy sea most of the day is hard to dismiss. Just awful! Anxiety could be something because I've been having sleepless nights due never-ending intrusive thoughts.
Yes. I'll have the colonoscopy done. The doctor also suggested 24-hour cortisol and aldosterone tests to rule out adrenal insufficiency. I don't know where to go from here. I'm working a full-time job and I can barely function having this condition. I was sick worries covid may have some how reduced the blood flow to my brain through blood clotting or through causing a vascular disease... I'll try the meditation 😔