Balance issues from anxiety...?

[Hj2567]

This has been going on for weeks now. I’m constantly dizzy and lightheaded and have this “swaying” “on a boat” feeling. It happens sometimes while I’m sitting but extremely bad when I’m standing up and walking. I stopped taking Zoloft about a week ago and now I’m having bad nausea and constant headaches and my neck feel super tight and my ears feel full. I’m exhausted feeling and weak feeling. I don’t know if that has something to do with not taking the Zoloft but either way, it’s got me super worried and scared something is wrong with my brain. I’m only 24 and I’m a stay at home mom with a 2 year old. Idk where this is coming from but it’s driving me insane and I’m sure the doctors are just gonna mark it as anxiety....

 

[Kari85]

I’ve had the same thing for about a month now. I went to an ENT and he couldn’t figure out the dizziness or ears. I went to my chiropractor and she didn’t really find any thing either. I really hope it goes away. I’m constantly just lying down whenever I can because it’s the only time I feel ok.

 

[M.J.P1989]

Hi @Hj2567
I have had this dizziness and lightheaded feeling a lot.
I went to a consultant, had mri scan, all was clear, had hearing tests, was fine, he couldn't actually diagnose what it was causing it, but he did refer mefor physio, in which I had eye movements to do everyday, was a bit wacky, but I must admit it worked for me, and dizzy spells have gone.
It did go on for a long time though (8 mnths), a lot of this was waiting around for appointments etc.
I was gieven betahistine to help with the spells while I waited for consultant.
Hope that sheds some light. anything more let me know.
Kind regards
MJP

 

[amanduh]

Hi MJP, just wondering, were you having an ¨on the boat" feeling of lightheadedness? I have been dealing with this for about 5 weeks now and am freaking out. I did go to the chiro yesterday and he suggests a lot of neck treatments. Currently I am terrified of MDDS b/c it never goes away!

 

[Rosy]

I am having the same thing. Started about 3 mos. ago. I have some vertigo with it. I'm wondering if allergies and sinuses may be the reason. Didn't see anyone for it so this is just my opinion. I do know anxiety can cause dizziness and ear pressure.

 

[matisworried]

how long have you been on zoloft? what was your dose? it's usually a good idea to taper off SSRIs if you've been on them for more than six weeks. withdrawal symptoms include are nausea, tremor, dizziness, muscle pains, weakness, insomnia, and increased anxiety.

 

[M.J.P1989]

Hi MJP, just wondering, were you having an ¨on the boat" feeling of lightheadedness? I have been dealing with this for about 5 weeks now and am freaking out. I did go to the chiro yesterday and he suggests a lot of neck treatments. Currently I am terrified of MDDS b/c it never goes away!

Hi @amanduh
I’m not a doctor but the chance of it being mdds is low, when they tried to diagnose me they quickly ruled out meunières, but said it possibly could have been labrynthitis, and could have stemmed from an inner ear infection. Hope that rests your mind a little.
Thanks
MJP89

 

[Hj2567]

I am having the same thing. Started about 3 mos. ago. I have some vertigo with it. I'm wondering if allergies and sinuses may be the reason. Didn't see anyone for it so this is just my opinion. I do know anxiety can cause dizziness and ear pressure.

how long have you been on zoloft? what was your dose? it's usually a good idea to taper off SSRIs if you've been on them for more than six weeks. withdrawal symptoms include are nausea, tremor, dizziness, muscle pains, weakness, insomnia, and increased anxiety.

I was on 25 for 6 months, 50 for about a week and then tapered down to 25 for two more weeks then stopped..