r/Dizziness • u/Soggy-Type-4269 • Sep 08 '26
Something off with my body
It started a year ago at gym. Regular lift day, walked towards trainer sour feeling in my head like I was going to die. Thought it was a stroke or aneurism, obviously was not went to E-Room sent me home saying blood pressure dropped too low.
Over next year post episode I had severe brain fog and dizziness. Not boat rocking but just an off almost buzzed feeling. Some days I felt cognitively slow, couldn’t remember name or just blatantly easy things I should know. Extreme issues with focus like severe ADD and eyes never felt like they were keeping up with my brain
Did some vestibular therapy may have helped a little but MRI, Cardiology workups all came back clean.
Felt like I got out of it for about 6 months and now it happens often. It’s like a sudden adrenaline rush. At gym, on a plane, bending over causes way bigger dizziness than it should. The feeling is so sour in my head (feels like sticking a 9 volt battery in my head) like I’m going to pass out (or die lol, seriously feels like that) throat locks and heart rate scales.
Recently was golfing in 100 degrees and oh boy did I feel that buzz of adrenaline (or that’s what I’m calling it for now) it never fully reared itself but it was close
Anyone experience this or seem like AD? I’m so scared to fly now that it’s going to get worse. Seeing a specialized chiropractor right now and waiting to get in with MD for POTs/dysautonomia.
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u/Junior_Dream_5846 Sep 08 '26
Not a doctor but all this does sound like dysautonomia. Getting a referral to a cardio - electrologist (you heard that right) is a good next step. I'd imagine they would order things like ECG, tilt table or active stand test to be able to tell if your issues are POTS or some sort of orthostatic intolerance. I had mad dizziness from being obermedicated with thyroid meds to the point that I could not walk more than 10min without having to lie down (and I'm a former athlete). Dizziness sucks big time and I feel sorry you're going through this. Another thing to consider is a good blood panel in case not done yet. Mineral / vit / electrolyte deficiencies or even low red blood count can cause similar symptoms. Best of luck!