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What Causes Dizziness Along With Severe Fatigue?

Hi, I m a 48 yr old female. 5 5 160 lbs. Pretty active. I run 2-3 x per week, go to gym, hike weekly, walk daily. No known health issues. I have the occasional bouts of vertigo which has been ongoing for 20+ years - no cause ever found. For about 4-6 weeks now Ive been experiencing lightheadedness, dizziness, abnormal fatigue and jelly legs . I have not passed out and continue to run through it, hike through it, etc with no negative outcomes. It is more of an annoyance at this point. I have tried drinking more water, eating less sugar and getting more rest but still have symptoms. I went through this back in my 20 s and after all tests came back negative they ruled as anxiety. Eventually it went away. I really dont want to go through that again if not needed (insurance is no where near as good now in what it covers) to be told anxiety. I have what I would call normal level of anxiety, do not feel overly stressed or overly anxious on a regular basis.
Mon, 23 Oct 2017
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have dizziness along with severe fatigue. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like acute sinusitis ,diabetes, type 2 , multiple sclerosis , kidney disease , low blood pressure and sleep apnea. I would suggest you to consult cardiologist for proper examination . Doctor order ECG ,valsalva maneuver and tilt table test . Doctor may prescribe antiemetic drug along with fludrocortisone and recommend to take more salt and drink more fluid . Doctor may also refer you to ENT specialist if there is problem related to ear. Doctor may prescribe antiemetic drug along with antibiotics and recommend vestibular therapy . Drink green tea , stay hydrated and do meditation.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Dizziness Along With Severe Fatigue?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have dizziness along with severe fatigue. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like acute sinusitis ,diabetes, type 2 , multiple sclerosis , kidney disease , low blood pressure and sleep apnea. I would suggest you to consult cardiologist for proper examination . Doctor order ECG ,valsalva maneuver and tilt table test . Doctor may prescribe antiemetic drug along with fludrocortisone and recommend to take more salt and drink more fluid . Doctor may also refer you to ENT specialist if there is problem related to ear. Doctor may prescribe antiemetic drug along with antibiotics and recommend vestibular therapy . Drink green tea , stay hydrated and do meditation. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari