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As Of Last Week, I Started To Feel A Bit

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Posted on Fri, 20 Nov 2020
Question: As of last week, I started to feel a bit dizzy and lightheadness with the sudden onset of what felt like an anxiety attack. I took it easy the rest of the night and for the next few days I felt pretty good with the exception of what felt like constant pressure around the back of my head, temples, and below my ears. On Thursday (yesterday), I had another bout of dizziness after going for a run, and I then had a full on panic/anxiety attack where my arms went numb and my mind was racing with feelings of impending doom etc. I panicked and called an ambulance and they took an ekg which appeared fine. I had my parents drive me to the ER just in case and they did a CT scan, chest Xray, and bloodwork with all appearing normal (somewhat low relative lymphocytes). I do have a history of hypothyrodism, but my levels looked normal and this really only happened last week. I'm wondering if the sudden onset of something like MS or even something like COVID could cause these symptoms (I'm a bit of a hypchondriac). I have no allergies nor any history of anxiety. I'm 29, healthy, and I exercise regularly. My most lingering symptoms seem to be slight dizziness and pressure around my temples and ears (almost like I'm stuffy, but my nose is clear).
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Probably a panic attack, follow the advice below

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

The symptoms seem to be related to a panic attack.
Covid 19 does not commonly cause these symptoms.
This situation can happen to any person at one point in life.
I already reviewed the examinations that you have already done. The examinations exclude many possible diagnoses.
I recommend to use an anxiolytic such as Diazepam to relieve the symptoms.
I also suggest to follow a healthy lifestyle.
I recommend to avoid caffeine and alcohol.
I also suggest to sleep well, eat healthy and exercise daily.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Kind regards!

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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As Of Last Week, I Started To Feel A Bit

Brief Answer: Probably a panic attack, follow the advice below Detailed Answer: Hello dear and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The symptoms seem to be related to a panic attack. Covid 19 does not commonly cause these symptoms. This situation can happen to any person at one point in life. I already reviewed the examinations that you have already done. The examinations exclude many possible diagnoses. I recommend to use an anxiolytic such as Diazepam to relieve the symptoms. I also suggest to follow a healthy lifestyle. I recommend to avoid caffeine and alcohol. I also suggest to sleep well, eat healthy and exercise daily. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician