What Causes Dizziness And Blurred Vision Post Child Birth?

Posted on Wed, 21 Oct 2015

Question: I am a 32 yr old female that just had my second child 5 months ago. I have been having episodes of dizziness, difficulty focusing my vision, I also have issues of feeling like I'm losing my balance or being off kilter. It's almost like a drunk feeling? It's very frustrating and worrisome. I am on no prescriptions, I don't even take pain relievers - only my prenatal ( I am still breastfeeding). I eat a clean vegan diet, exercise 4-6 days a week and my caloric intake is sufficient( roughly 2000 calls a day). Any thought as to what this might be?

Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Tell a few details.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com.
I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist,here to answer your query.

I would surely like to present my best opinion but I need to know a few details beforehand-
1)Since when you are having these compaints?
2)Are these symptoms static or progressive in nature?
3)Was the antenatal,delivery and postnatal period normal or were there any issues?
4)Any other disease/medical history?

Please follow-up with details so that I can answer it well.

Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)

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Follow up: Dr. Ajay Panwar (1 hour later)

Hello!

1. Probably been occurring for the last 6 months.
2. Symptoms seem to stay the same but the occurrence e is happening more frequently.
3. Everything was normal with pre and post natal/delivery
4. I was diagnosed with endometriosis 2.5 yrs ago, a mild arrhythmia 4.5 yrs ago and mild Raynaud's phenomenon 3 yrs ago. Don't know if any of that is relevant? Or what else you might need to know?

Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Neurological examination.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for being in follow-up and providing further details.

I am afraid to say that your clinical details does not give an adequate clue to diagnose your condition historically.You must undergo a physical examination by a neurologist,in view of 'impaired balance with dizziness',in order to get an appropriate diagnosis.

I suggest you to visit a neurologist in person.

Though,Raynaud's phenomenon is a significant point in history and may well be indicative of some connective tissue disorder of autoimmune etiology as a cause of your symptoms.

If you have any further questions,I shall be glad to answer.

Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)

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Follow up: Dr. Ajay Panwar (3 hours later)

Thank you very much Dr.

I do have a question for you actually - with regards to the autoimmune comment you made... Back when I was diagnosed with Raynaud's- my primary care physician also ran additional bloodier and found that I had slightly elevated levels of ANA and they recommended I retest in 6 months. I didn't however. Would this be something I probably need to revisit/ readdress?

Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
This may be the likely association.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for being in follow-up.

Yes,Raynaud's phenomenon mandates the evaluation in your case.You should have got ANA done.Anyway,please visit the treating doctor for further evaluation.

This may unfold the etiology for your symptoms.
If you have any further questions,I shall be glad to have you in follow-up else please close the thread,rate it and write a review.

Regards,
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)

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