Odd "empty" feeling along with shakiness and light headed...
Odd "empty" feeling along with shakiness and light headed...
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No_Idea

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1,487 posts

136 months

Saturday 8th February 2020
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I've been getting this feeling randomly for quite some time now and I can't put my finger on it. It's like an empty feeling inside and I also get quite shaky with it and I also suffer from a strange light headed feeling when I get up quickly, to the point I feel like I could faint but never have, like a rush of blood to the head.

I was convinced back along I might be diabetic, I'm not massively over weight - around 12.5 stone (5ft 11). I got a glucose blood test kit and have tested myself on a few occasion when feeling like this and it shows within normal range.

Anyone else suffer from these symptoms and can offer advice?

The feeling is bad enough for me to avoid social situations such as eating out and even with family as I get paranoid with the shaking which makes it worse!

I do suffer from anxiety but I'm sure it's a physical thing not mental as it comes on at random times - it's almost like I need to eat something despite eating enough - maybe a vitamin deficiency but got no idea what - would they even be able to test for this with a blood test?

Thanks.

MOBB

4,557 posts

156 months

Saturday 8th February 2020
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Have a look at vitamin B12 deficiency, some similar symptoms

Spidersleg

754 posts

112 months

Saturday 8th February 2020
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Sounds very similar to what I get sometimes. I did the same as you and went and had a diabetes test, which came back fine. Doctor no help, thyroid came back fine.

Would dehydration fit with your lifestyle? I ask because that's the only thing I can think of with me. But I can't say for definite that is the answer. Or maybe excessive caffeine? I drink a lot of tea.

No_Idea

Original Poster:

1,487 posts

136 months

Saturday 8th February 2020
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MOBB said:
Have a look at vitamin B12 deficiency, some similar symptoms
Thanks, will do.

Derek Smith

49,745 posts

277 months

Saturday 8th February 2020
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Felling dizzy when standing up is not a specfic symptom. It could have something to do with blood pressure regulation, particularly low.

It is also sometimes indicative of other medical problems. It is advisable to see a doctor, or, if your practice has one, the nurse.


JJ55

772 posts

144 months

Saturday 8th February 2020
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No_Idea said:
MOBB said:
Have a look at vitamin B12 deficiency, some similar symptoms
Thanks, will do.
Get an mot & full blood test at the doctors. Could be blood pressure, thyroid or many other things.

B12 deficiency does cause these symptoms. I have an injection monthly due to similar medical reasons plus a few more which really helps me. You can also buy b12 methylcobalamin spray on amazon. Not tried this myself but gets good reviews.

anonymous-user

83 months

Saturday 8th February 2020
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Mental health.

No_Idea

Original Poster:

1,487 posts

136 months

Saturday 8th February 2020
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Thanks for the replies. Just had a meal and funny enough feeling much better now although not 100% - this rules out mental health?

It comes on out the blue within about 30mins although the dizzy spells when getting up quick never goes. Will get checked out for sure though.

Riley Blue

23,205 posts

255 months

Saturday 8th February 2020
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No_Idea said:
Thanks for the replies. Just had a meal and funny enough feeling much better now although not 100% - this rules out mental health?

It comes on out the blue within about 30mins although the dizzy spells when getting up quick never goes. Will get checked out for sure though.
Physical and mental health symptoms can be linked e.g. intestinal problems and anxiety/stress/depression.

No_Idea

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1,487 posts

136 months

Monday 10th February 2020
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I think I've linked this to Caffeine - Took couple of paracetamol extra tablets which contains caffeine for a headache an hour ago which has got rid of the headache but now left with this feeling again!

Gerradi

2,050 posts

149 months

Monday 10th February 2020
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I have the symptoms you say you have, without the empty feeling inside.
I have an irregular heartbeat & that is why I have these symtoms...get it checked !

No_Idea

Original Poster:

1,487 posts

136 months

Monday 10th February 2020
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Gerradi said:
I have the symptoms you say you have, without the empty feeling inside.
I have an irregular heartbeat & that is why I have these symtoms...get it checked !
Will do!

No_Idea

Original Poster:

1,487 posts

136 months

Monday 10th February 2020
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king arthur said:
Excellent video! Thanks for sharing. I've got nearly half of those symptoms so I'll give B1 vitamin a try.

Riley Blue

23,205 posts

255 months

Tuesday 11th February 2020
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Have you made an appointment with your GP yet? If not you should seriously think about doing so.

Smitters

4,415 posts

186 months

Wednesday 12th February 2020
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Sounds like low blood sugar to me. Had you eaten recently?

elise2000

1,982 posts

248 months

Wednesday 12th February 2020
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No_Idea said:
Thanks for the replies. Just had a meal and funny enough feeling much better now although not 100% - this rules out mental health?

It comes on out the blue within about 30mins although the dizzy spells when getting up quick never goes. Will get checked out for sure though.
Any pins and needles feelings?