What the heck is happening?

ashleigh17
on 1/22/09 6:16 am
 Something weird happened to me today.. I'm still not sure what it was. It started about an hour ago. I was at work, and all the sudden I was feeling a little disoriented, light headed, and dizzy. The top of my head was tingling, I felt really tired, and had a headache. My dad has diabetes, so I was thinking it may have been a low bloodsugar.. I ate the first thing I could see with sugar in it: Girl Scout Cookies. (Don't yell at me!!).. So, I ate those about 40 minutes ago from now and the symptoms haven't really gone away... Then, I had a ringing in my left ear ten minutes ago, and a blind spot in my eye.. I am starting to freak out, and I don't go to the doctor unless I'm dying (no health insurance).. Anyone have any ideas???

This is what I had eaten before the episode:
-Cappuccino Protein Shake for b-fast
-2oz deli roast beef, 2 slices provolone cheese for lunch
-100 calorie pack Oreo Bites for snack
-about 48 oz. water

Another thing could be a new medication? But I started that over a week ago, so I have somewhat ruled that out... 

  I'm a little scared. :-/
ButterflyAna
on 1/22/09 6:21 am - Gilbert, AZ
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Do you have high blood pressure?

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Jean M.
on 1/22/09 6:22 am
Revision on 08/16/12
Sounds like the symptoms I used to get before a migraine headache.

I'm not yelling, but Girl Scout cookies are not a good treatment for low blood sugar.  A combination of protein and complex carbs is a better solution.  Just saying...

Jean

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pepsi98
on 1/22/09 6:26 am - Norwich, CT
The first thing I thought of was a TIA which is a sort of mini stroke.  This is something I wouldn't play around with.  I don't know your age, whether there's a lot of stress in your life or what, but I would get it checked out.
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ashleigh17
on 1/22/09 6:29 am
 I am 23, some stress.. but not overloaded.. Right now I am feeling fatigued, slightly lightheaded, and have a bad headache.
ashleigh17
on 1/22/09 6:25 am
 I don't have high blood pressure.. And I know, I was at work and it was the first thing I could find in a panic. I only had two. I am home now. Should I eat something else? Suggestions?
Tammy.W
on 1/22/09 6:40 am - Littleton, CO
I would try resting for awhile and if it continues just call and ask you doctor if you should be concerned. Most insurance have an Ask A Nurse line.

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on 1/22/09 6:44 am - Des Moines, IA
what was the new med?  any side effects that could cause your symptoms?  if you are not  sure you can call your pharmacy.  have you had migraine headaches in your past?  do you have a dr. that you could call?  the blind spot, is it in one eye or both eyes?  is it in the center of your vision or to the sides? do you have high blood pressure? you had a lot of sodium in your food today.   i encourage you to call your dr.
ashleigh17
on 1/22/09 6:47 am
 The medication is wellbutrin. I have a history of migraines, but have never had the tingling and dizziness... the blind spot was in one eye on the top.. Basically now I just have a migraine. But, I am sitting down, so I don't know about the dizziness...
Tammy.W
on 1/22/09 6:49 am - Littleton, CO
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