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What Causes Drowsiness, Migraine Headaches And Dizziness?

Posted on Fri, 22 May 2015

Question: I am a 49 yeR old , female. I have chronic fItge! I can sleep anywhere at any time. 12-19 hours a day. 3-5 hour naps. I am very active in my job. 10-12 hour days in the sun. I have migraines that last for months at a time, up to 9 months, minus 8-10 days. It is swimmy, and I get waves of dizziness. But have not passed out.I had low Vit. D. Last year. I am gaining weight like crazy. I seem to be getting infections. As of yesterday, my 25 year old C-section has started ozzing fluid and smells really bad. I got put on antibiotics for that. I have a lot of numbness, and muscle spazams. I did have a spinal block about 2 months ago. My Cimbalta was used to 60 mg. I did stop taking thT last week. Still very tired! Any suggestions or test that should be preformed? Thank you in Advance. XXXX

Answered by Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Tests which i recommend

Detailed Answer:
Good day,
Noted your concerns. Sorry to hear about your symptoms. Have you had your thyroid fuction tested?
Did you use steroids for long period anytime?
Vitamin D deficiency can cause muscle weakness and spasms. It is also linked with depression.

May i recommend few tests??
1. Fasting calcium, Albumin, Phosphorus and alkaline phosphatase
2. Creatinine, LFT
3. CBC, ESR
4. Fasting blood glucose.
5.Thyroid function tests
6. Urine routine

What about alcohol intake and smoking ?

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