Suggest Treatment For Lightheadedness And Laziness

Posted on Sun, 22 Jun 2014

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Sun, 22 Jun 2014 Answered on

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Question : Lightheaded everyday for years had many test with no answers i take 25mg a day atenolol and ativan 3mg a day no help just makes me lazy and house bound

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please attach the test reports

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

I would like to know what test have you got done recently.

if you have the reports please attach the reports here. This helps me to know a bit more about your condition.

Did you ever had an episode of fainting ?
Since when are you on the above medications?
Did you consult a Psychiatrists any time for the same ?

Waiting for your response,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (7 hours later)

Taking meds for 5 years and yes went to phyc dr had heart test tons of blood work and also i am low on b6 at 7 and d at 18 are these from low vitamins b6 and d

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Vit D

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for the information.

Yes, vit D deficiency can cause lightheadedness, depression, dizziness etc.

Correcting Vit D deficiency would surely help you get rid of the problems you have.

Hope, I answered your query.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (3 hours later)

I had a test last week and acth was 87 high was causes this and will that cause any symptoms

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

thanks for the information.

If blood pressure and serum electrolytes are normal range then ACTH has no association with your problems.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (18 minutes later)

What csuses hig acth h

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Pituitary gland defects

Detailed Answer:
Hi again,

ACTH will be high when there is defect in pituitary gland imbalance in the adrenal hormones.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (41 minutes later)

How is it fixed and what are the symotoms

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (23 hours later)

Brief Answer:
MRI of pitutary gland and adrenal gland

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Usually pituitary hormones are seen raised in tumors of pituitary, the same applies to the adrenal glands too.

Hence, a MRI scan of both is essential to rule out the same.

Before, once do get the ACTH repeated. There can be functional fluctuation in the levels.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar