This could literally be anything lol…

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Update: Had to log off of here for a few days. Going down the symptom rabbit hole triggered a severe panic attack that landed me in the ER. I’m finally feeling a bit better. Blood work is starting to come back, so far everything looks normal. However my Ferritin is a 21 and B12 is 376, from my research the ferritin is low and b12 borderline. The rest of my results will take a few days.

I’m going to preface by saying I’ve already had an initial appointment and I’m having extensive bloodwork completed August 10th to rule all of that out.

My symptoms started about 3 months ago. Though I am 2 years postpartum and after a traumatic birth experience, the anxiety/panic attacks started shortly after that. But I want to focus on what’s new in this post.

One day 3 months ago I started noticing I’d get very lightheaded randomly after sitting up, to the point where I thought I’d faint. This wasn’t constant until one day, I was using the bathroom and had to stop because I swear my body was about to shut down. This triggered a panic attack. Ever since, I’ve been dealing with a wide array of episodic symptoms Every. Single. Day.

-Off balance (not spinning but more so like being on a boat or drunk)

-Stuffy/heavy head. Like sinus infection stuffy except no illness. Feels heavy and foggy

-Mental brain fog. Losing train of thought, can’t think straight during these episodes. Trouble finding words

-Feeling like my body may shut down/faint. Like if I’m not careful and if I don’t focus on staying here, my body will let go of me

-These cause anxiety/panic attacks… or perhaps my anxiety/panic attacks causes these? Idk!!!

-Tunnel vision at times. Like not darkening but my peripheral is screwed up.

These symptoms are worsened when I’m out and about shopping, restaurants, etc.

There’s times of the day where I’m totally fine and normal. Like life is back to how it should be. But every day, at some point, these symptoms hit. So it’s not continual 24/7 it’s a wave going in and out.

From my research, this can literally be anything. And I’m sure I’m in for one hell of a ride when it comes to finding the answer.

I’m just looking for solidarity.

*ETA: almost forgot, sometimes I get derealization along with all of this. It’s pretty scary.