Dizzy spells, hair loss, and fatigue

[mrmatthew]

Well, in all honesty I'm not sure there's anything wrong with me. It just seems like it. I'm 14 years old, and for at least two years now I can recall suffering from intense dizzy spells. I get a sharp pain that feels as though it's just behind my eyes, and my vision clouds over. It's actually like I'm looking into a kaleidoscope during these spells. They always pass after a few seconds, and I always feel very off-balance for the next minute or so. Sometimes they happen every day for a week or multiple times a day, then they may not occur for months at a time. I also lose an abnormal amount of hair. It's more than a few strands. Doing my hair just one morning leaves many hairs littered on the counter in my bathroom, and the pillow where I sleep is always covered in them even though I change the pillowcase all the time. Now, I have thick healthy hair, so I don't understand why I'm losing so much. I also suffer from fatigue. Where most kids my age aren't even tired after school, I'm exhausted. And I don't do much, I'm not into sports or anything. I don't participate in any strenuous activities at all really, but I fall asleep for hours after school, as tired as if I'd been for awake for a couple of days. My boyfriend thinks I might have a vitamin deficiency or something to that effect. I just want to know if anybody has any ideas as to what could be the problem here.

 

[mummy to bee]

eneelis,

Have you discussed these concerns with a parent? Your symptoms certainly warrant a visit to your pediatrician. My first though with the pressure and vision problems is that you are having some sort of migraine issues, however, the loose hair and extreme fatigue I do not believe are migraine symptoms. The loose hair and fatigue are usually a sign of a thyroid problem or some type of hormonal problem, maybe with your pituitary gland (sp).

Please do not let this go and let a parent know that you are concerned and would like to see your doctor to make sure all is well.

Let me know how you are feeling.

Brenda

 

[C-DUB [DIME Bro]]

eneelis: Yes, see a doctor and get your blood tested. Get tested for diabetes and have your eyes examined. You might also ask your doctor to recommned a neurologist so you can get an EEG to see what your brain is doing. Do you feel this dizziness more around your period? Keep track on a calendar when these episodes are happening. It's not uncommon for teens to develop seizures due to hormonal changes. Hormones control your brain more than you might know.

Get some allergy tests done and some vitamin levels checked. You might benefit from some B6, B12 and magnesium. Have him check your adrenal glands too.