What could these be symptoms of?
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On Friday after I finished eating dinner I noticed that my throat began to feel like someone had lodged their knuckle straight down inside of it. I figured I just didn't chew my food well enough and grabbed something to drink to chase it down. It went down but I still felt that same feeling. So I figured it was maybe mucus or phlegm caught in my throat. But as I walked back to my dorm I began to feel short of breath. Of course this spiked my anxiety which made things ten times worse! Yesterday I spent my entire day inside as I felt worse. This time my balance was off a little and I was a bit dizzy. Same feeling in my throat as well along with hoarseness. Today is much worse. My throat doesn't feel like it's closing but feels like it's full of nothing but mucus and phlegm which I've been hacking up all day. I felt very light headed earlier so I made a trip to the cafeteria as I hadn't had anything to eat since yesterday morning. But when I sat down I started swaying a bit and everything around me didn't spin but looked like it was about to. This made me quite nervous so I didn't really get to enjoy my meal. Thankfully this time I didn't have any trouble swallowing but over all I just felt and still do feel very weak. Sudden movements such as bending over and then jerking back up or rapid moving back and forth like cleaning make me feel fatigued and dizzy which isn't something that normally happens. I figured it was a part of the early symptoms of my period (this would be normal for me minus the breathing difficulties because I have BAD periods) but it hasn't started yet so whatever this is has got me a bit concerned. I feel fine when I lay down which I find weird but if I stand or sit I feel wobbly and weak. I go home on Friday but I'm not sure if I'm comfortable with waiting that long and the health care and doctors around at the university and town are not really the best or the fastest but I may pay the clinic a visit tomorrow anyways. What does this sound like though? I'm in no pain, just tired and weak which is very unlike me and what can I do to get rid of the mucus?
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aveline aubree09151
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Can you get/take a decongestant? Taking those for a few days usually greatly helps my dizziness (but makes me dizzy when I start taking it, ugh...but after the first day it's far better!) I also have a hormone-driven dizziness that happens in my cycles, too. (Why? IDK, my periods can be bad too! But, I'm much older so I can tell you that will likely get better for ya down the road...)
Treat the congestion symptoms (not just antihistamine but one with a decongestant) and you'll probably feel better - plus lots of water &/or tea (especially decaf). And try to rest if you can. When you're moving and feel dizzy, stop and rest your eyes (closed or staring at a fixed point, whatever feels better). You may have a bad cold or even strep throat - a trip to the clinic can get you some answers. It does seem like you can wait it out until Friday if you feel better waiting.
GL to you - let us know how you get on over the next few days!
aubree09151 aveline
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aveline aubree09151
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Friday will be here before you know it! Hang in there!
Marina_Dee aubree09151
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