Nurses? Anyone?

♥Ashley♥ · #1 April 8th, 2010, 09:39 AM

Today I am I dont know how to put it, just not right at all. I am so dizzy and weak/faint feeling. I'll just go through all that is going on with me right now and see if anyone can think of anything, or if anything is related at all.

Yesterday I woke up with a really sore throat. I have never had allergies in my life but after some research read that they can show up at anytime in someone's life after not having them. We slept with the windows open the night before so I figured after developing itchy, watery, burning eyes that its probably an allergy. Then yesterday I had a short episode of nausea. Okay so then in the evening, we had an errand to run and we walked to the car (literally a 3 second walk) I got in and started to try and tell Jason something and I could not catch my breath. It was so weird I had to breathe really heavy for a few minutes. Then this morning while I was tossing and turning in bed (do this all the time trying to get comfortable) I flipped over to lay on my stomach and I got the most odd, dizzy, room spinning type feeling. And then when its time to wake up for the day im just completely and constantly dizzy and weak feeling. I dont know what this all could be, related to the allergies? It may sound silly to ask and it just be related to the allergies...but ive never had them so im just so confused. Jason has allergies and he just gets itchy, watery eyes. He said he never gets dizzy, weak, or lightheaded. Im thinking of leaving early and going to the Dr because I am just so off right now, I cant even think straight.

~*sierra*~ · #2 April 8th, 2010, 09:43 AM

i'm not sure what it could be hun, call your doc for sure *hugs* i hope you're feeling better soon

CandaceDianne · #3 April 8th, 2010, 09:49 AM

My thoughts are: possible anxiety attack from the shortness of breath and i only say that because of everything you are going through (or what you tell us on JM

) AND you *could* have a middle-ear infection. One morning I woke up and got this light-headed feeling, but I just thought I sat up too fast. Well it never went away, I drove to work and was OK....but still WAAAAAY off. Everytime I turned my head or even looked down, I got really light headed and dizzy as if I were going to pass out. I started to panic because I am NEVER sick like THAT. My MIL came and got me from work and took me to the doctor. She diagnosed me with the middle ear infection and gave me a presciption they give to people with vertigo. She told me to take the meds until I felt better, which was about a day or so. It was realllly scary though.
I would definitly go to the doctor since you are feeling so off. I hope you feel better!! {{{{HUGS}}}}}

♥Ashley♥ · #4 April 8th, 2010, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by CandaceDianne

My thoughts are: possible anxiety attack from the shortness of breath and i only say that because of everything you are going through (or what you tell us on JM

) AND you *could* have a middle-ear infection. One morning I woke up and got this light-headed feeling, but I just thought I sat up too fast. Well it never went away, I drove to work and was OK....but still WAAAAAY off. Everytime I turned my head or even looked down, I got really light headed and dizzy as if I were going to pass out. I started to panic because I am NEVER sick like THAT. My MIL came and got me from work and took me to the doctor. She diagnosed me with the middle ear infection and gave me a presciption they give to people with vertigo. She told me to take the meds until I felt better, which was about a day or so. It was realllly scary though.
I would definitly go to the doctor since you are feeling so off. I hope you feel better!! {{{{HUGS}}}}}

Oh man, I didnt mention that because I thought it wouldnt be related...but did your ears hurt at all? I told Jason yesterday I think I have an ear infection because they were hurting. And thats exactly how I feel, my coworker came to ask me something, and just me looking up from my desk at her made me really, really dizzy.

CandaceDianne · #5 April 8th, 2010, 09:55 AM

No my ear didnt hurt. It took me by surprise when they told me it was an middle ear infection. It doesnt hurt to get checked out. I would have someone take you to the doctor if you cant drive.

Not that Webmd should be taken to heart...but its worth at least looking at:
Ear Infections-Topic Overview

Here is another site:
Ear infection, middle ear: Symptoms - MayoClinic.com

I am pretty sure I didn't have a fever. I just woke up like that one day and had severe dizziness.

Resi · #6 April 8th, 2010, 10:04 AM

It sounds like it could be your ears for sure. The eye thing is most likely not related to the other symptoms. Go get checked out!

LisanAndy · #7 April 8th, 2010, 10:13 AM

Hope you figure out what's going on Ashley ((HUGS))

♥Ashley♥ · #8 April 8th, 2010, 10:47 AM

Just got back from the quickest Dr visit ever. I just went to one of those medstop/urgent care places. She said it was definitely an inner/middle (whats the difference?) ear infection, she said it was pretty inflamed. All related to my new found allergies...ugh wonderful. I have a sore throat, itchy-watery eyes, inner ear infection, really bad dizziness, and cant stop shaking. Lovely, what a way to make me feel better after ending up not pregnant.

CandaceDianne · #9 April 8th, 2010, 11:51 AM

Sorry you are feeling like crap!

I hope you feel better soon!!!!! {{{{HUGS}}}}

~*Bethy*~ · #10 April 8th, 2010, 12:09 PM

sounds like you have the flu!! you can get water in your ears, and that throws your balance off too. Can sometimes make you dizzy. I hope you recover fast!!

alicenwonderland · #11 April 8th, 2010, 02:14 PM

I was gonna say... sounds like allergies. Once you get the infection taken care of, you can maintain on Zyrtec... it's now over the counter. And when you feel the fluid starting in your ears you can use pseudophedrine (at the pharmacy counter) to help drain things. Sorry you have to deal with this. allergies really suck. I've noticed mine have been pretty bad with the season change.

soImarriedAnerd · #12 April 8th, 2010, 02:14 PM

Could you have an ear infection? Thats what it sounds like to me.

Resi · #13 April 8th, 2010, 02:23 PM

At least the doc was able to see what was wrong right away! I hope it clears up for you quickily. Hugs..

.Brandi. · #14 April 8th, 2010, 02:24 PM

I'm sorry Ashley!!! Ear infections suck and allergies are my nemesis! The only time I DON'T get allergies is during the winter! I hope you feel better Hun!

soImarriedAnerd · #15 April 8th, 2010, 02:51 PM

*smacks head I just read the replies*
Glad you got in quickly!

*krista* · #16 April 8th, 2010, 05:12 PM

Yuck, ear infections suck! I had some bad ones when I was younger that made my ear sooooooo sore. I finally learned it was from swimming in the lake behind my house. Allergies can definitely do the trick though... and those are never fun either. I know around here allergens have been reported to be way higher than normal. I don't know how localized that is, but maybe the same is true for your area and that is why you are suddenly having an allergy fit.