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Suggest Remedy For Dizzy Spells And Burning Sensation In Throat
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Thu, 11 Jun 2015
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Question : i have had a weird feeling lately. I get some dizzy spells, and then I am fine. I feel like my head is hot and I breath heat out of my nose, like my nose inside is on fire. I sometimes get a burning hot throat, and I feel tired at certain times. I have had blood work which showed all normal, and have had xrays and cat scans as well. which showed normal. what can this be?
Brief Answer:
viral syndrome
Detailed Answer:
It sounds like you may be in the early stages of a viral infection. This may not show up on blood tests, xrays or CT scans. It is also possible that you are in the early stages of some sort of autoimmune disorder which can just make you feel bad and have non-specific symptoms early in the course of the disease. If you develop joint pains or other symptoms then I suggest to see a rheumatologist to rule out autoimmune diseases.
I hope you are feeling better soon,
Dr. Robinson
viral syndrome
Detailed Answer:
It sounds like you may be in the early stages of a viral infection. This may not show up on blood tests, xrays or CT scans. It is also possible that you are in the early stages of some sort of autoimmune disorder which can just make you feel bad and have non-specific symptoms early in the course of the disease. If you develop joint pains or other symptoms then I suggest to see a rheumatologist to rule out autoimmune diseases.
I hope you are feeling better soon,
Dr. Robinson
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have been feielinf this way for months now. I went to Rheumy becauS I had ANA POSITIVE. She tested for lupus but she said it came up not positive but I hear this is hard to rest for and people don't know they have it for years. So frustrating! My rheumatoid them said I have fibro . She put me on meds but I haven't taken them yet. But I just don't know what to expect. I have the two tender spots on my chest when she checked me and I do have burning and fatigue and a whole bunch of other things and on top of it depressed by I feel this way!
Brief Answer:
glad you have seen rheumatology
Detailed Answer:
It certainly could be fibromyalgia. Hopefully the medication will relieve some of your symptoms. Exercise and stretching are very important for fibro.
Good luck to you in finding a solution,
Dr. Robinson
glad you have seen rheumatology
Detailed Answer:
It certainly could be fibromyalgia. Hopefully the medication will relieve some of your symptoms. Exercise and stretching are very important for fibro.
Good luck to you in finding a solution,
Dr. Robinson
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What else can this be? I feel like fibro is not a def diagnosis ..
Brief Answer:
there are many things
Detailed Answer:
There are many things that can present with vague symptoms like this. My best guesses of what it could be are some as yet undiagnosed viral syndrome or some as yet undiagnosed autoimmune disease.
The best thing you can do at this point is take care of yourself. Eat healthy food, drink at least 2 liters of water daily, yoga or meditation to reduce stress, exercise daily and take a multivitamin daily.
Close follow up with the rheumatologist would be the best thing you could do as far as medial follow up.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
there are many things
Detailed Answer:
There are many things that can present with vague symptoms like this. My best guesses of what it could be are some as yet undiagnosed viral syndrome or some as yet undiagnosed autoimmune disease.
The best thing you can do at this point is take care of yourself. Eat healthy food, drink at least 2 liters of water daily, yoga or meditation to reduce stress, exercise daily and take a multivitamin daily.
Close follow up with the rheumatologist would be the best thing you could do as far as medial follow up.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What virus is in your system for 6 months? I don't understand.
Brief Answer:
many
Detailed Answer:
There are many viruses like epstein barr virus and HIV that persist long term.
If you want definitive answers you should try to see an infectious disease specialist.
Dr. Robinson
many
Detailed Answer:
There are many viruses like epstein barr virus and HIV that persist long term.
If you want definitive answers you should try to see an infectious disease specialist.
Dr. Robinson
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Its definitely not HIV. I have been with my husband for many years, and that is out of the question. I had mono years ago, so I am not sure if this is reactivation, but I was tested for all of this already. I don't understand
why are you saying the worst possible things? what else makes you feel this way? I stopped BC pills when this stuff starting happening to me.
why are you saying the worst possible things? what else makes you feel this way? I stopped BC pills when this stuff starting happening to me.
Brief Answer:
I am not saying worst possible things
Detailed Answer:
I am sorry that this upset you. I am not trying to say the worst possible things. I am just trying to answer your questions. Your situation is very complicated and needs to be followed closely by your local doctors. There is just so much that can be done and figured out online.
You asked me what kind of virus could stay around for 6 months and I just gave you some examples. I did not mean that I thought you had those viruses. Chronic viruses may be involved in illnesses like fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. Many of these possible viral causes are unknown to us at this time.
Dr. Robinson
I am not saying worst possible things
Detailed Answer:
I am sorry that this upset you. I am not trying to say the worst possible things. I am just trying to answer your questions. Your situation is very complicated and needs to be followed closely by your local doctors. There is just so much that can be done and figured out online.
You asked me what kind of virus could stay around for 6 months and I just gave you some examples. I did not mean that I thought you had those viruses. Chronic viruses may be involved in illnesses like fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. Many of these possible viral causes are unknown to us at this time.
Dr. Robinson
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I hAd a ton of blood work done and nothing came up. I know you don't mean to upset me but it's just like one bad thing after another .. How long does fibro last ?
Brief Answer:
different for different people
Detailed Answer:
Fibromyalgia can last for a few years in some people and indefinitely in other. It is very treatable with a combination of exercise, physical therapy, medications and sleep management. I really hope that you get a diagnosis and treatment soon.
DR. Robinson
different for different people
Detailed Answer:
Fibromyalgia can last for a few years in some people and indefinitely in other. It is very treatable with a combination of exercise, physical therapy, medications and sleep management. I really hope that you get a diagnosis and treatment soon.
DR. Robinson
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Are you saying this can be something else ? One test did show slight elevation for lupus but the Rheumy said it wasn't and to re test again. Can you get fibro after stopping birth control? What else can this be??
Brief Answer:
yes, I am saying this could be something else
Detailed Answer:
We don't really know what triggers fibromyalgia. We know that it is more common in women. There is some speculation that it may have a viral cause (virus unknown at present). Another avenue you may want to pursue is some sort of food intolerance cause. There are doctors that can do food intolerance testing and if your local doctors do not find cause soon you may want to pursue that type of testing.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
yes, I am saying this could be something else
Detailed Answer:
We don't really know what triggers fibromyalgia. We know that it is more common in women. There is some speculation that it may have a viral cause (virus unknown at present). Another avenue you may want to pursue is some sort of food intolerance cause. There are doctors that can do food intolerance testing and if your local doctors do not find cause soon you may want to pursue that type of testing.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Like what else ???
Brief Answer:
what?
Detailed Answer:
I am sorry I do not understand the question, please explain
Dr. Robinson
what?
Detailed Answer:
I am sorry I do not understand the question, please explain
Dr. Robinson
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What else can this be ? You said yes it can be something else
Brief Answer:
food intolerance
Detailed Answer:
Oh, I said it could be something like a food intolerance. There is testing available for this. It is not a standard blood test so you would have to find someone locally that does this form of testing.
Sometimes people have symptoms like this from allergies so seeing an allergist may be helpful also
Dr. Robinson
food intolerance
Detailed Answer:
Oh, I said it could be something like a food intolerance. There is testing available for this. It is not a standard blood test so you would have to find someone locally that does this form of testing.
Sometimes people have symptoms like this from allergies so seeing an allergist may be helpful also
Dr. Robinson
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I went to allergist and he tested the food through blood and allergies he said I have no allergies at all. Your saying the food rest is not through blood ?
Brief Answer:
it is blood test
Detailed Answer:
I said it is not a standard blood test. Special testing has to be ordered, but if your allergist did these tests then you are probably not allergic to foods
K. Robinson MD
it is blood test
Detailed Answer:
I said it is not a standard blood test. Special testing has to be ordered, but if your allergist did these tests then you are probably not allergic to foods
K. Robinson MD
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
So what does that leave me with ??
Brief Answer:
taking care of yourself
Detailed Answer:
I can only say that it leaves you with taking excellent care of yourself and following up with your local doctors to explore other possible causes
Dr. Robinson
taking care of yourself
Detailed Answer:
I can only say that it leaves you with taking excellent care of yourself and following up with your local doctors to explore other possible causes
Dr. Robinson
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have always taken care of myself and still do. This came out of nowhere after I stopped my birth control. You didn't mention auto immune again. How come? What other possible causes am I to explore If I have seen over 7 doctors and have had 10 vials of blood taken??
Brief Answer:
autoimmune
Detailed Answer:
I had already mentioned autoimmune again and so did not think I needed to mention it again.
I have given you every suggestion that I have. I am sorry but I have no more suggestions for you. You really need to follow up with your local doctors
K. Robinson MD
autoimmune
Detailed Answer:
I had already mentioned autoimmune again and so did not think I needed to mention it again.
I have given you every suggestion that I have. I am sorry but I have no more suggestions for you. You really need to follow up with your local doctors
K. Robinson MD
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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