brethor9 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 So this is going to sound weird....has anyone experienced like a sudden dropping/shunting sensation in their head?? This happened to me today. I wasn't doing anything but sitting and watching T.V......all of the sudden boom its like my head inside dropped like an elevator and since that happened I am horribly dizzy, I have a slight headache, neck pain and a little nauseous. I used to get sort of similar sensations in the past (felt like I was having a stroke) but it has been a long time....it just came so out of the blue and I am not sure what caused it. I am not slurring, no numbness or severe pain....like I said just a soft headache....could it be the start of a migraine? any ideas?Bren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest mattgreen Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 This happens to me from time to time when I try and sleep. I lose feeling in my legs and then my head spins as if I am free-falling on a roller-coaster It can be quite persistent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila1366 Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 I get this alot lately. Feels like pressure in my head and I am gonna pass out from it. Comes on for no reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalamazoo Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 I also get this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E Soskis Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 Wow! I'm glad (also sorry) that I am not the only one who has this! I was trying to watch TV last night when - Wham! all of a sudden the room turned sideways and I had the sinking feeling like my brain had fallen out and was bouncing around on the floor. It only lasts a few moments but, it comes out of the blue. Today at dinner I had a hint of the same thing - I felt the room begin to turn then it straightened back out again. I sure would like to know what causes these type of symptoms. The nurse in me says "you're about to have a stroke" but, the dysautonomia creature inside says "Hah - it's all part of the game"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brethor9 Posted November 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 WOW! I feel better knowing I am not crazy having this sensation in my head. It just freaks me out..... E Soskis: yeah Dysautonomia; the gift that keeps on giving!....I know what you mean I also worked in the medical setting and every time it happens I think stroke too! It is just such an alien feeling.....my home nurse was by the other day and noted my vitals were completely whacked and I ended up having another freaky episode (muscle spasms, shortness of breath, low BP, flushing etc)......when I told her what had been happening she said I was badly dehydrated and low sodium levels can cause these sensations along with the stupid MCAS. So after 3 bottles of gatorade, salt, zantac, benadryl, claritin etc an hour later I was back to feeling my regular crappy self I haven't had another head sensation since upping my salt and fluids again so hoping that's all it was Bren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E Soskis Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Hum...you may be onto something with the salt - I quit taking salt tablets some time back and I know I'm not getting the 6+ grams/day that I'm supposed to have - maybe I'll try the tablets again - there is only one pharmacy here in town that compounds salt tablets - I guess I could just take regular table salt - yum...sounds appetizing doesn't it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila1366 Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Haven't thought of that either. I am dealing with serious motitly problems too and on a liquid diet again, hard to get in enough nutrition this way. I do cheat and eat some saltines for the salt. gatorade makes me so sick but will give it a try again to see if it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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