Was this caused by low pressure, or a panic attack?
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I've had low blood pressure before, especially over the past few months. I have experienced bouts of dizziness on and off for eight years.
Last week, my blood pressure was 77/50.
Hours later, I experienced a sudden onset of the following symptoms:
My stomach became upset and I felt extremely dizzy, weak and nauseous like I was about to vomit or pass out. I felt like I could hardly stand up. I got up after laying down for a few minutes. I noticed that my entire body was dripping with sweat.
Minutes later, my hearing was fuzzy and not 100%. It was also somewhat difficult for me to breathe and I could hear my heart beating. I felt so weak that I couldn’t sit up and I had a pounding headache.
Minutes later, the feelings subsided but they returned shortly after.
This has happened to me before. Out of nowhere, I feel extraordinarily weak and dizzy, my head pounding and my body drenched in sweat. Sometimes, I will feel confused and forgetful as well.
It’s also happened where my legs feel weak and wobbly. I’ve experienced chest pain and stomach cramps during these incidents as well.
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DizzyLizzy68 ari7198
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this does not sound like panic attack to me. it reminds me of a vasovagal attack associated with a drop in blood pressure. I had a very similar attack once when I was in a very hot hot-tub and had consumed alcohol. when I stood up, I had the exact same symptoms. but it sounds like this did not happen upon standing? you may have some type of dysautonomia. find a cardiologist who treats dysautonomia, and get a work up, along with tilt table testing. I assume you've seen a Dr regarding this since it's been happening for many years? I was also thinking low blood sugar, but the fuzzy hearing and nausea make me think bp drop is more likely.