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Old 07-17-2012, 12:13 PM #1
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Default Hey there (=

Its been awhile since i have gotten back on here, i have been going through doctors quite frequently. At one point im being told that all i have is anxiety and never once had a concussion, yet everything started happening AFTER i was hit...Then when i mention something that sounds abnormal they're more than happy to refer me to a neurologist Lol?

Either way, i called my doctor this morning and asked about a problem i had yesterday morning upon waking up. I woke up in complete dizziness, like when you sit in a computer chair and spin around and around then stop suddenly. Thats how i woke up, just really dizzy and everything was spinning.

It did stop after a minute as i slowly sat up, then afterwards i just had a massive headache and felt nauseous afterwards. Other than whatever that was, it seems like i have been having vertigo pretty much 24/7 when i look at things they sort of "pop out" or have a small spin to it like its moving even though it could be completely still.

I checked my eyes a few days ago and saw that they were constricting and dilating, im not sure how often but i've only checked about 3 or 4 times and every single time i've checked, they were dilated and constricting. It wasnt rapid though.

All of this i have told to my doctor and this is where he finally says "im going to refer you to a neurologist" Yet before her exact words were "i dont think you've ever had a concussion nor would you have Post concussion syndrome unless you lose consciousness upon impact"

I am also being referred to a psychologist to rule out any other possible mental conditions and to make sure all the physical symptoms im having from anxiety is ACTUALLY anxiety and not something else, for example the vertigo and eye dilation, etc.

Im just wondering if any of this could be really serious, and if i should seek urgent care or not. As far as i know i've had the vertigo shortly after being hit . But never have i woken up with the room spinning. And the whole eye dilation and constriction thing is just creeping me out.

All feedback is welcomed and highly wanted. Yes i do know i have an anxiety problem, sometimes bad and sometimes i dont even notice any of my symptoms if im distracted.

Right now im taking ativan twice a day 1mg for anxiety, im supposed to be on paxil but i'd rather not take an ssri until seen by a specialist and if absolutely HAVE to, considering the side effects i was having on the citalopram.
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