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Hi. I am a 37 year old male. I wake feeling awful... nauseated, weak (as if I might faint) I have to take my time getting up as to do so fast would make me collapse. My head feels numb and 'fuzzy' and though I recognise the syptoms a feeling of fear/anxiety is very present. These episodes can suddenly come about during the day too. If I nap (I try not to!) I'll awake with the same awful feeling. When the symptoms are not there I feel ok and carry on life as usual...ie work/and family life. Its really getting me down cos so far all the doc says is its anxiety attack. I know this is not the case 'cos of the physiological symptoms, and the nfact that it happens each day. I'd be very grateful for your advice. D

Submitted: 172 days and 20 hours ago.
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Gender: Male
Age: 37

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Getting up very slowly. Not eating 'til after 10am as nausea severe first thing ( plus bowels feel 'blocked' with gurgly sensations and I wait for bowels to open prior to eating) Motilium 10 mgs was advised with minimal success but I do take one in the morning sometimes. I eat a pretty healthy diet, avoid dairy and wheat (also suggested to me might help, but doesn't really).

Posted by Pauline 172 days and 20 hours ago.

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Hello, what is your blood pressure?

Do you drink alcohol?

Do you take any other medication?

Have you had your blood glucose checked?

172 days and 20 hours ago.

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Blood pressure today was 110/75 but at the time I felt ok. Yes I drink VERY MODERATely and Not every day. When I do take a few drinks the symptoms are more acute. No I dont take any other meds than the occasional motilium.

Its worth saying that these symptoms are becoming more frequent though no more severe in nature.

Had b/sugar tests before... normal eveidently. Good luck and thanks in advance

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I would recommend that you avoid alcohol for the next month and start to keep a symptom diary. Your symptoms do suggest anxiety disorder however they could e linked with a slightly low blood pressure which is common on rising, especially if the patient is dehydrated. Alcohol worsens dehydration so needs to be taken out of the picture for a few weeks.

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