Severe Headache, shallow breathlessness, vision loss and loss of balance.

[MusicFreak2396]

Hi guys!

Been having a seriously bad day with my headache!! Been on the sofa all day, and my new stronger painkillers aren't touching it. Been in tears a couple of times. Went to bed tonight and became very light headed( the room started spinning) and breathless. Help?

[andreafm]

Could be the stronger painkillers as they can make you feel very woozy and breathless. If the painkillers are new, it may take a little while for you to get used to them.

Sometimes when I am panicking or very stressed I over breathe and hyperventilate and this causes me to be dizzy, light headed. If I take something that relaxes me I tend to fight it and it makes matters worse, until I give in and have to try and relax.

I know it's easier said than done but try and relax a bit. I usually cuddle up in bed with a hot water bottle and watch some soppy film on TV [the more weepy the better as it gets it out of my system]. Or I have a lovely bath in Epsom salts and Lavender oil. I am sure other people here will have other ways of relaxing.

Hope you manage to get back to sleep and have a good night and waking up a bit more refreshed.

Take care

Andrea

[MusicFreak2396 in reply to andreafm]

Hi Andrea! the problem is.. I don't think I was panicking. I was actually asleep when I noticed!!!:0 im going to see my doctor, so I'll ask him about the meds and have a little chat with him x thank you for such a speedy reply x god bless and I hope you are well( or as well as you can be!

[thegoodmom]

CaffErgot helped my headaches that strong painkillers didnt.

[MusicFreak2396 in reply to thegoodmom]

I'm going to my doctor this morning.. So I'll see what he says thank you so much! xxx god bless x