carabijoux
01-08-15, 11:55
Hi,
I am still new to this forum, as I'm really struggling to come to terms with my health anxiety.
For the last year, I've experienced dizziness. I've had sinus problems for years, and have constant congestion (I was told I have perennial rhinitis, with no obvious cause). I'm on the wait list to see ENT for help with my sinuses.
I've been having trouble with my ears for a number of months - I first saw my GP about dizziness back in Sep last year, and then ear and vision problems back in March. The dizziness has been so bad lately. I had an ear infection a couple of months ago, and since then it has been nearly unbearable. It's not vertigo, the room isn't spinning - but I feel like I'm constantly moving, like I'm on a boat or plane.
I've seen four doctors in the last month to try and get some relief - they have all said they can see fluid on my ears, and that is causing the dizziness. They have prescribed me Betahistine, which helps to an extent.
The doctor I saw last week explained given the fact that I've got sinus issues, and that this has been an ongoing issue for nearly a year, it's all likely to be my tubes that are all blocked and inflamed.
But then she said:
"Rarely, it can be due to a tumour behind the ear. But given your circumstances, and the fact there is fluid on the ear, I believe that that is the cause".
Now I know most people would think - if she thought it was anything more serious, she'd have sent me for more tests, more urgently.
But not me. I've nearly driven myself to insanity this last week, out of my MIND that I have a tumour. And the thing is... I don't even have any other symptoms, other than congestion and dizziness (and ear 'fullness' and tinnitus on and off).
Plus - I'm sure the anxiety is not helping with the dizziness, as I can feel myself shallow breathing.
I've been such a mess this last week. I'm going in to see my usual GP on Monday for some help with the anxiety - I've been off the meds since January, but clearly I'm experiencing some kind of setback.
I'm not sure what I'm expecting here...maybe any thoughts or words of reassurance? I can't sleep. I don't want to eat. I'm out of my mind worries there's something wrong with my brain, and not my ears. I don't even know if dizziness can be caused by brain-problems. But I'm terrified nonetheless.
Thank you in advance for any perspective, or hugs <3
xxx
I am still new to this forum, as I'm really struggling to come to terms with my health anxiety.
For the last year, I've experienced dizziness. I've had sinus problems for years, and have constant congestion (I was told I have perennial rhinitis, with no obvious cause). I'm on the wait list to see ENT for help with my sinuses.
I've been having trouble with my ears for a number of months - I first saw my GP about dizziness back in Sep last year, and then ear and vision problems back in March. The dizziness has been so bad lately. I had an ear infection a couple of months ago, and since then it has been nearly unbearable. It's not vertigo, the room isn't spinning - but I feel like I'm constantly moving, like I'm on a boat or plane.
I've seen four doctors in the last month to try and get some relief - they have all said they can see fluid on my ears, and that is causing the dizziness. They have prescribed me Betahistine, which helps to an extent.
The doctor I saw last week explained given the fact that I've got sinus issues, and that this has been an ongoing issue for nearly a year, it's all likely to be my tubes that are all blocked and inflamed.
But then she said:
"Rarely, it can be due to a tumour behind the ear. But given your circumstances, and the fact there is fluid on the ear, I believe that that is the cause".
Now I know most people would think - if she thought it was anything more serious, she'd have sent me for more tests, more urgently.
But not me. I've nearly driven myself to insanity this last week, out of my MIND that I have a tumour. And the thing is... I don't even have any other symptoms, other than congestion and dizziness (and ear 'fullness' and tinnitus on and off).
Plus - I'm sure the anxiety is not helping with the dizziness, as I can feel myself shallow breathing.
I've been such a mess this last week. I'm going in to see my usual GP on Monday for some help with the anxiety - I've been off the meds since January, but clearly I'm experiencing some kind of setback.
I'm not sure what I'm expecting here...maybe any thoughts or words of reassurance? I can't sleep. I don't want to eat. I'm out of my mind worries there's something wrong with my brain, and not my ears. I don't even know if dizziness can be caused by brain-problems. But I'm terrified nonetheless.
Thank you in advance for any perspective, or hugs <3
xxx