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What Causes Headache And Lightheadedness While Having Anemia And Anxiety?
Question: I am a 45 yr old XXXXXXX XXXXXXX female who has occasional bouts of anemia( thought to be iron deficiency and also unknown)...I have a fibroid that I am currently getting second opinions on to whether I need a myomectomy or hysterectomy due to the size. I have been tested for diabetes( negative).
Lately (since January 2017)...I have been experiencing lightheadedness...sometimes mild...sometimes moderate but still concerning. Sometimes when I deep breath it goes away...or when I eat something...I have read everything like symptomes of heart failure...anemia...hypoglycemia...low heart rate...stroke symptoms etc. I have an appointment to see a cardiologist and to have an echo cardiogram...an electrocardiogram...an ultrasound and to have my thyroid tested. I have also been told that I need to be examined for anxiety as well. Regardless...I know what Im feeling and also I notice that sometimes the right side of my face seems to get lightly stuck when I would try to keep my eyes open...it feels like pressure around my eyes or something pushing down on it. I have been to the ER several times but they all say that my vitals and my blood work is normal except for my hemoglobin levels. I have been toldn thay I have sickle cell trait and so I eat lots of vegetables...especially leafy green ones.
What do you think is going on?
Lately (since January 2017)...I have been experiencing lightheadedness...sometimes mild...sometimes moderate but still concerning. Sometimes when I deep breath it goes away...or when I eat something...I have read everything like symptomes of heart failure...anemia...hypoglycemia...low heart rate...stroke symptoms etc. I have an appointment to see a cardiologist and to have an echo cardiogram...an electrocardiogram...an ultrasound and to have my thyroid tested. I have also been told that I need to be examined for anxiety as well. Regardless...I know what Im feeling and also I notice that sometimes the right side of my face seems to get lightly stuck when I would try to keep my eyes open...it feels like pressure around my eyes or something pushing down on it. I have been to the ER several times but they all say that my vitals and my blood work is normal except for my hemoglobin levels. I have been toldn thay I have sickle cell trait and so I eat lots of vegetables...especially leafy green ones.
What do you think is going on?
Brief Answer:
Get investigated and take treatment as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
The headache and lightheadedness can be due to anemia and anxiety.
Migraine too aggravates in anemia.
You can start amitriptyline at night time.
Get investigated as planned and upload reports on follow up.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Get investigated and take treatment as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
The headache and lightheadedness can be due to anemia and anxiety.
Migraine too aggravates in anemia.
You can start amitriptyline at night time.
Get investigated as planned and upload reports on follow up.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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