Question: I have been having dizziness since doing some intense computer graphics with reading glasses a diopter too high. However, I am also under
intense pressure with a dying husband and other losses. As a 65 year old woman, I suspect there could be some heart issues connected with a couple bouts of dizziness upon awakening. These had the room spinning (after a good night's rest) and nausea. I am resisting the cardiologist with too many things on my plate right now. Advice?

In answer to your questions: I have had palpitations irregularly over the months, even years - no pain or breathlessness. I don't have any reports. This morning was the worst however. As I opened my eyes, I felt/saw a flicker/shock and the room spinning - had to close my eyes to end it while also experiencing cold sweats. It goes away after I am up and moving about.

I neglected to mention the antidepressants I take: citalopram 20mg 1x/day (before bed for one year now) and bupropion (wellbutrin) 75mg 2/2x/day (one year). This coupled with 10mg of melatonin before bed - could be causing dizziness?

I am also a 25 year breast cancer survivor (bylateral mastectomy/six months chemo). My proteins have been high lately so the doc is watching for multiple myeloma.

I don't want to overreact, especially now while my husband is so sick. Don't want to see the doctors here and have them put me through a battery of tests...