Off & On Headaches & dizziness!?

jgnatca

I’m so glad I went straight to emergency for a “sprained ankle”. Turns out it’s broken and there is to be no load bearing for ten days. The doctor says it’s right on the edge of needing a pin to keep it together.

Headaches and dizziness can be so many things.

mrsloganlife

Frequently_Fabulous wrote: »

I think you all bring up valid points! However, I still haven’t changed my opinion that she doesn’t need to see a doctor, the same way I wouldn’t recommend seeing a doctor for a sprained ankle or one migraine or day of stomach pains.

I think the internet has a way of herding people towards rare and frightening scenarios (Dr google thinks it’s cancer!)

Common things are common. The reasons for dizziness in a girl in her (presumably) 20s are much different than the reason for dizziness in an older adult (let’s say in their 60s).

Let's see...over a year ago I started having dizziness, vision blurring. I thought it was allergies or something and decided against going to the doctor. And I had someone similar to the statements you made tell me that I don't need to see a doctor, and don't WebMD, and this is just a common issue for a young woman in her late 20s.

3 days later I was in the hospital learning I have multiple sclerosis and that is definitely not common (it was also the #2 disease that popped up when I put my symptoms into WebMD but I digress). Let's just say that the person that told me it was something minor might have gotten an earful when they visited my hospital room the next day (pretty sure I said common my a** as soon as she walked in). So my point to the OP is that if you are sincerely worried enough about your symptoms, and if they have come on suddenly, to go see a doctor. It will keep your mind at ease and if it is something bigger than common, you have the expertise there. If it is common, you pay a co-pay which is worth your mind being at ease.

Frequently_Fabulous

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youngmomtaz

I deal with low blow pressure regularly but more so in the spring. I eat far more salt than anyone would think normal. Test your bp at a Pharmacy if you want but you could just try to get some very salty foods eaten and see if it helps. Won’t hurt you and might solve the prob while you wait to see your doc.

L1zardQueen

Frequently_Fabulous wrote: »

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I'm glad you changed your reply to a dot.