What Is The Cause Of Feeling Faint, Fatigue, Loss Of Muscles, Mood Swing And Mental Confusion?

Posted on Sat, 22 Dec 2012

Question: i spent two months in costa del sur in the south of spain/ returned home to colder climate/ canadian city/ started fainting last week/ blacking out/ went to emergency/ blood pressure was 124/70, blood tests ruled out kidney or liver issues/ ekg was normal -- still very faint, still fatigued, loss of muscles (when i get an episode, it feels as though my legs can't hold me), falling down, my friend said i mood swing, mental confusion (groping for words). i eat 1500 calories per day. sleep well but wake up tired, very cold even inside my home.

testing for thyroid issues but results not yet known

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (2 hours later)

Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The symptoms you have described could be due to-
1. Generalized viral illness.
2. Improper diet.
3. Anaemia.
4. Electrolyte imbalance.
5. Hormonal disbalance like hypothyroidism.
5. Anxiety neurosis.
All these possibilities need to be ruled out after a proper physical examination and related blood tests.
Till the time you get evaluated for these possibilities, there are some of the other lifestyle options which you can follow:
1) You can take electrolyte XXXXXXX fluids like oralyte and fresh fruit juices for symptomatic relief. Taking a well balanced diet will be helpful.
2) Do not take caffeine or alcohol at night just before going to bed.
3) Indulge in yoga and meditation to calm your mind.
4) You can also indulge in progressive muscle relaxation which is useful in anxiety by alternately tensing and relaxing the muscles.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (20 minutes later)

Thank you. What tests do you recommend. Please name the tests specifically so I can ask for these tests to be conducted.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (21 minutes later)

Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
You can get your serum electrolytes- sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium evaluated along with hemoglobin levels.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (3 hours later)

Dr. Thank you. I will request those tests.
But -- could these symptoms be due to an intolerance to wheat?
I ate bread in Spain with no problem although I avoided wheat
In Canada. Upon my return here I have been eating regular bread
Everyday. Symptoms seem worse after I eat.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)

The symptoms you have could be related to wheat intolerance. You can avoid taking bread for a few days and see if the symptoms improve.
Best regards.

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