I'm trying to figure out because it's keeping me from working, and even getting out 19 thinking I might have this for the res of my life really sucks but I think I might accept it always having feelings I'm falling and things are moving I can't do this it's not fare on me. it's not from synthroid because i have been on it for 10 years and only began having this symptom in the past two years. It's almost similar to the feeling you get when on an elevator and it has reached it's destination, and you feel a sudden jerk, down then up. If your living room is at the center of your home and is placed on one side, it might be a cause for a sunk in floor. True. MRI is magnetic and ct SCAN is radiation . For the past few days I've felt like I've been sinking into the floor. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. I feel like I am dying. Don't give up. And I've had somebody go underneath and check for structural damage, water damage or termites. Glasses you will experience vertigo at a more intense level. I had ct SCAN and all ok thank God. Anyway, as a HUGELY overqualified general practice doctor, his knowledge of the human body was amazing. My Gyno did not test me. Clear editor. Issues in your life need to be addressed. Has Dysautonomia ever been mentioned to you? One time I got off of an elevator that had a little drop at the end, when it adjusted its level to match the floor. Let me know how you get on. My body flys to the right and I lose my balance. Sometimes when I just stand still my feet feel like they are pulsating up into my legs. Sometimes, homeowners will notice that their water pipes are starting to bend or twist. Some docs esp some ENT"s don't have the training to deal with or properly diagnose some vestibular disorders. I've tried medication, but I feel intense anxiety for a couple hours before it works. I haven't been diagnosed with anxiety yet. This uses hydraulic pressure to help push piers into the soil. I used to have a GP who was a 'retired' heart surgeon from the Mayo Clinic (his idea of "retiring" was that he and his wife moved from Minnesota to Southern Calif. and opened a family practice where he was the doctor and she ran the office ). It is not very fun. Feeling sad or empty. Normally your body produces adrenaline when you are in a scary situation and then it will calm down and go away when the situation is over. Rheumatologist sent me to neurologist and I had an MRI. Upload or insert images from URL. Thanks for commenting! You could ask if there are any such reports for Synthroid. Egton Medical Information Systems Limited. Other causes of a floating feeling include atrial fibrillation or temporomandibular joint dysfunction disorder. Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them. discharged. It will happen throughout the day, sporadically (except for once when it happened for the better part of a 2 hour period.) It was the most worrying emotional time of my life and I did need counselling and 50mg of sertraline to get me back on my feet and get my mood back in order. its eye strain. Currently seeing an ear specialist, theres so many different things that it could be honestly :/ , goodluck! They are also beneficial because they also provide a permanent solution to your foundation sinking problems. Sometimes it will go away for like a week and then come on out of no where. just to have it checked out,. She can only say that if she's tested your blood hormone levels, which I hope she has done. if the ENT checks out, i don't have a choice but to move on. Floor is bouncing or sinking while walking. Yep, I appreciate this place too. If so, do you know what the proximate cause is? I miss her ). My head has been hurting so bad lately . Feeling like someone is sitting or standing on your chest. And considering niacin is one of the major B vitamins, I bet it has something to do with our balance or neurological processes related to feeling "level".although I never really looked into it further once I found a "cure." Like someone has wrapped around you and is giving you a crushing hug. Send you a bill. The use of load-bearing piers is exceptionally beneficial in raising your sunk in the floor. The Laminate Is Laid on an Uneven Subfloor Another possibility is that your laminate floor sits on top of an uneven subfloor. My vision is perfectly clear. What is it? and after heavy rain I have noticed actual small 10cmx10cm pools of water in 3 spots in the middle of the floor of two rooms. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek The answer is probably YES, but not always. I feel like I am falling or sinking in the bed .Even with my eyes closed I feel dizzy, like I am floating on water. I'll make an appt with an ENT. is anyone is having the same problem as me? Basically this happens only when I'm walking, or sometimes standing. My symtoms keep changing Starting with feeling like I was on a moving sidewalk or on a ice skating rink trying to walk. Odors Coming From the Floor - Get down to floor level and check for any unusual smells coming from the floor, as this could indicate that mold or mildew is present either on the laminate floor or in the subfloor. I was Dxd with Menieres Disease, a chronic inner ear issue. I got a complete workup at the ophthalmologist the other day and everything was absolutely normal. So weary of doctor visits. Limited eye movement. Sometime our bodies start falling asleep before our brains do and that is a very big sx and disturbance with dysautonomia. One weird symptom you may have heard about is the dreaded MS hug. I'm really sorry that you're going through the same thing and hope you figure it out. An MRI doesn't involve any radiation. The neurologist, opthoneurologist, and cardiologist have no clue what is causing it. I also would add (based on common sense and general knowledge) that anyone who has a heart condition check with their doctor to see if Niacin is a safe supplement to take. 22 users are following. Its called vertigo. Kind of like my feet are separate from my legs, and they are sinking into the floor or moving around and being shifted and my head is being weighed down. As soon as you notice it, it's a good idea to call in an expert. The only meds i am on is Synthroid. Mood changes are one of the most common symptoms of depression. Especially in the first year of POTS. Even if you had them before you went on the Zoloft, going cold turkey will make them very much worse. Does this sound familiar? It's kind of scary, but I've tried to get used to it. When the joists of your floor become old, they weaken and therefore make your floors to sag. I am currently going through the same thing, Ive had it for years but since being diagnosed with lupus its gotten worse. I had to eventually just say to myself "if its anxiety then good I can do things to make it better and if its not then ohwell - ive had enough now. Sometimes I feel like I cant walk. Your house will start to fall apart inside your walls. I started to get these episodes on a daily basis for while. Its also very frightening. We would stop and everything was rocking . And how? Sorry that you're experiencing this too. We use this in places where bedrock is shallow. The closest existing terminology for this is 'feeling of falling'. Thanks a lot. I also see and feel my environment shifting right to left repeatedly. If you have bought a lot of furniture or something more substantial like a piano or maybe you might have added an extra feature on your cabinet, it will add extra weight, which will make your floor to sink. Ive had that. I was told it was anxiety, had blood tests etc as well and everything was fine. The sinking is one reason why I try to stay upright. Registered number: 10004395 Registered office: Fulford Grange, Micklefield Lane, Rawdon, Leeds, LS19 6BA. Your previous content has been restored. I can't leave work ) : But I'm going to ER after work to get CT SCAN or MRI last MRI I had was less than 1 yr too too it off I was just told I have gallstones in gallbladder ) : That's painful and makes me nauseous and my stomach bloated. I don't know how to say it exactly. But when the symptoms came back after the rehab, we figured outit was the POTS after all. 5. Sometimes it will feel like my feet will fall through the floor then other times will slowly sink into it. Did you move your head to the left? It can also come in waves where it's strong one moment and eases off the next. Yes, that's called vertigo docter gave me tablets. Yours isnt because maybe the stress or anxiety has built up and up without being dealt with. Sometimes we get to rem sleep too fast or we wake up in rem. At ER it's always CTSCAN .. I sort of blew it off as nothing, but maybe it wasn't nothing. Several times the sensation came on so suddenly that I almost fell down!! Good luck finding an answer. Plus, I've developed a very strong fear of sleeping on my sides because I'm ALWAYS afraid of triggering my BPPV again. I get a feeling when I am walking that feels like the floor sinks down, it is very quick when it happens but can occur multiple times until I sit down. The reason I ask is dizziness and or vertigo is a common side affect of many medications. When a foundation sinks, a tremendous amount of force is exerted on the structure of the house. if my ENT checks out, i guess i have to live with it, i can't agree more. I'm on my 3rd Neuro who said it's not a tumor it's depression/ anxiety and refered me to see a psychiatrist. I had a long sleep study that proved to be very benificial. I don't feel lightheaded or like I'm going to black out. I take topamax for headaches but this migraine has been lingering for days. trying to fight the feeling of terror which does nothing but keep us in a state of fight or flight response. I actually think we can do fine on some meds for years, then suddenly have side effects appear out of the blue. I dont think I get the colors though cause I normally close my eyes and try to sleep thru it when it is that bad. not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in But I do have orthostatic hypotension. Feeling like the floor is sinking or dropping but I still feel like every time I walk the floor is sinking or I'm stepping on a soft surface.. Thatqueenforever1234 11 months ago 11 Replies Floor sinking feeling and head feels heavy? HI yes it happens once the motion stops or at least maybe i can't tell when the motion is occuring. I was not on any meds when it started and have been a Heathy person my whole life. I have an neuro appt (due to neuromuscular issues) in January (that was the earliest I could get in) Sorry for the length. Seizures are exacerbated by lack of sleep for most people who get them. OBSERVATIONS: - Can be triggered by urinating - release of pressure - Can be triggered after bowel movement - Only happens when standing They are usually few and far between cause they specialize in this area. Yes, I did. Tomorrow I'm seeing the P.A ( physicians assistant) my Dr is out of town and my appt with her is until late Aug or mid Sept.I'm not crazy about the PA but at the moment that's all I've got..its to follow up with ER from yesterday . In addition to the floor being bouncy or spongy, you may see cracks in the tile or grout, if it's a tile floor or hear a snapping or creaking sound if its a laminated type of floor. Hormone levels are the only way to determine whether you're in pre-menopause, as not all women's periods taper off. Neurotologist is next step. Moreover, they are also quite affordable, making them economical to use. The end result is intense squeezing and crushing feelings. (Argh. Some of the things you gals are talking about; the sx while laying down and being tired may be related to a sleep disorder. I dont have the off balance feeling but just have the dreaded feeling inside and cant shift it at all. Vertigo is a type of dizziness where the room feels like it is spinning. You can meet one of our team, learn more about the process, and find out what TLC your property needs. You will see your symptoms listed here. In certain cases, a sinking feeling in the chest can indicate a physical problem such as a heart attack or other issues such as irregular heartbeat or irregular heart rhythm. This however is not a bad thing but if we don't grab hold of it, it will grab us and cause all sorts of physical symptoms and additional anxiety. Fundamental Neuroscience for Basic and Clinical Applications (Fifth Edition). I sought the perfect opportunity to pull Amy aside and tell her something I was really confused about at the time considering I was only a little kid. Your responses are so helpful and I really appreciate it. Rocking sensation. If you were to take Mount Everest and drop it in the deepest part of the trench, you'd still have more than a mile of water above it. I suddenly awake gasping for air. This method works by inserting grout into the unstable soil, to improve its composition or raise the structure of your house. Where you walking? Chest pain, left arm tingling, ground falling, strange dizziness, spasms in the lower chest, head aches, excessive burping, ect. I have had Hashimoto's Disease since I was 9. I'm recently diagnosed with Lupus and APS and trying to see all the right specialists to get on top of the various problems. I was on them from May 27- June 15 to be exact .. towards the last week I started skipping days. If your living room is at the center of your home and is placed on one side, it might be a cause for a sunk in floor. It is in about a 3 foot by 3 foot section of the . One of the effects of the fight-or-flight response is that blood is redirected away from the stomach to the muscles. I have Hashimotos Disease but am otherwise healthy. Some of the floor boards on the 1rst floor of our house feel like they are sinking. Floor joist are damaged, undersized or over spaced. I have had numerous feelings of the floor moving, of things moving in front of me such as countertops, and the feeling as though someone pushes me from behind to the ground but yet I'm standing still. I became obsessed with googling every little symptom like twitching, the off balance feeling, ended up with numbness and tingling in parts or my body. Read below for more information on causes and treatment options. A negative thought that was fed by my fears. Sometimes there is a sense of heat and then cold that rushes through my chest, arms or hands. If so did it go dormant? And when I started suffering SEVERE vertigo (dizziness, room spinning to the point that it'd make me puke, also couldn't drive at ALL because it was impossible to keep car in a straight line) anyway, this magic M.D. Or used to? If your sloping floor is caused by improper installation of the floor itself, you may be able to simply get the floor pulled up and installed again the right way or put down an entirely different floor. I got an mri, and it showed I had decreased white matter which could equate to Alzheimer's, parkinson's, or maybe just ADHD. It only lasts a few seconds. Karmaberry99, us folks with anxiety, we have trained our brains to overreact to almost everything. But people's responses reminded me that I had an ear issue two years ago. Attach the air inflator needle to the tubing nozzle of the expanding foam spray can. I do have high blood pressure and other minor heart conditions--and as a busy mom with a lot going on I feel anxiety. Hope you all are having a good day no matter what . I had it almost continuously for about three months. For instance, more than one door will stick or swing, or a window won't shut or latch properly. I get sleep paralysis alot and the docs just finally figured it out. Its a really scary feeling and I'm scared it might go out of control while I'm at school. I have a blood pressure machine and take it daily but it is always 120/80 normal not hypotensive. Its easier to get better if you fully understand whats actualky going on inside your body to cause these physical symptoms! yes i was to my endo yesterday. Apparently they are related. Has anybody got soultion for this symptome? You can try mediation, breath exercise, it is so helpful for the anxiety and help reduce panic attacks. Help please!!! Hi, I fell exactly the same.. Has anyone find something that helps ? Although my first symptom was really bad pvcs , the palpitations are better on the beta blockers. YES! But when you are feeling extremely anxious about a situation, dizziness and. The off balance/sinking into the ground feeling was the worst. Foundation cracks in your basement and on the walls of your living room are still indicators of a sinking wall. Join Date: Oct 2016. If your house is built on a solid foundation, it will be able to stand for decades without giving you any problems. thank you for replying.. some times I think that I am going absolutely crazy with this POTSY stuff.. and would probably feel even more "freaked out" w/ these unusual symptoms if I ddint have all of you!! Patient aims to help the world proactively manage its healthcare, supplying evidence-based information on a wide range of medical and health topics to patients and health professionals. Just as soon as I am almost asleep I suddenly jerk awake. One symptom lead to another and I thought no way can this be anxiety. It is so frustrating, because I have had insomnia and been tired and unable to sleep. I'd much rather have an MRI than a CT scan, which involves a lot more radiation than most ordinary X-rays. They can prescribe you something to help with your symptoms once they do bloodwork and exam. I only get MRI if my Dr asks for a referal, Went to ER yesterday after work .. My blood pressure was high 167/90. It started when I was in 4 th grade and I'm 53 now. Supporting post or beams have been removed, modified or cracked. Also epsom salts - half a pack in my bath and listening to Claire Weeks audio book really helped me with the muscle aches and tension. I was in a market and an earthquake happened. Neurotologist deals directly with brain and inner ear connections as they pertain to the vestibular system. No but I do get nervous and anxious for school and going there. It is definitely a symptom of anxiety. Found out I was deficient in vitamin D and magnesium, U might have a vitamins deficiency. Just complete this short form or give us a call at. Your toilet is rocking or loose. It is more like not understanding where my body is in position to the room. 610 W. Burton St Murfreesboro, TN 37130 system hard," says Dr. Potter. However, keep in mind that you may need to just tighten the screws on your door hinges, or check to see if the . It is like being in a Fun House minus the fun! I have several forms of Dysautonomia that are often comorbid with Lupus. It can be a hazard and cause costly damage throughout your home. Dizziness is a feeling of being lightheaded which may lead to passing out. Its when i let go and I am just about asleep. My worst fear is falling and injuring myself worse. Ive had to go through vestibular therapy and it really does matter whether you spin to left or right, when looking up and to the left or only when you peer over your right shoulder, etc. Sitting or lying down is fine. HI yes it happens once the motion stops or at least maybe i can't tell when the motion is occuring. A: Sagging floors are more common than you might think. Just complete this short form or give us a call at, We know you want to know what you are getting into far before deciding on the best company to provide services for your home or workplace. I couldn't wait for it to be over. What's POTS? sounds like the beginning of an anxiety/panic attack to me- when mine are at their worse i feel like i am just going to drop to the ground and melt away- to normal people that sounds well- crazy but to people that suffer from anxiety and panic it sounds perfectly normal- IMHO-, Migraines - Light-Headed - Tingling Sensations, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. I've also been having dropping sensations when I lie down. Primarily, when you start noticing the gradual slanting of your house to one side, then your floor is sinking. Did not do it to cure this, but after a few days of the diet, the feeling stopped. Notes on i have been feeling unbalanced and it feels like the floor is moving or sinking, https://patient.info/forums/discuss/i-have-been-feeling-unbalanced-and-it-feels-like-the-floor-is-moving-or-sinking-601700. My vision in clear with this also. I had an ear problem a while back so this is probably connected. So far I haven't notice any triggers other than being tired, but I"m only just starting to accept that it's a recurring thing I need to worry about. Everything I see shifts 90 degrees to the right. You might be wondering if your floor is on the verge of collapse. Elsevier. MRI is harmful. I'm sorry for all you must be dealing with. ENT will look in your ears and say looks fine, unless it's a ear infection. Had it real bad when on holidays driving a lot . I have been to so many doctors and they all think I am crazy. When my Mother was alive she took me to every doctor known to mankind with no answers although mine lasted longer then a few minutes and when I was little the only way I could describe it to the doctors is "my body feels like it's moving in slow motion" the doctors now found out that I have an inner ear problem and believe that could be the problem. Some of our solutions include JES Slab Piers and IntelliJack. Posts: 3. Has anyone found any relief. I mentioned this to my cardio and he kept insisting it had nothing to do with POTS. 5 years ago, 6. The Benefits of an Encapsulated Crawl Space, What Ceiling Cracks May Mean for Your Foundation. (I almost forgot about the ear thing. If the first floor is level and the second-floor slopes, then there is a possibility of: Load bearing walls being modified, moved or removed. In this epis Watch on YouTube SpongeBob SquarePants 12 seasons Animated 2016 TV-Y7 Try Paramount Plus free A square. and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified I also agree with a previous poster that Menieres could be an option to check out; my girlfriend has it and it also sounds like what you are describing. Down By The River Where The Hanky Panky; Scott Lang And Maggie; La Crosse Sign On Information Transfer Unsuccessful you that your life is out of control. Oh my goodness! This can cause the stomach to feel like it is "dropping.". For instance, when you notice your doors or windows being jammed, you should know that you have sinking foundation problems affecting your floor. Our elite structural engineers will diagnose the foundation problems and tell you precisely what should be done. It is a particular type of dizziness here's my best shot at describing it: The only trigger I've noticed is not getting enough sleep. that would be Neurologist, did an MRI Brian scan and its Clear. So I was diagnosed with epilepsy this year, and that led to me finally getting diagnosed with lupus. I'm wondering how long ago you stopped taking the Zoloft and how long you'd been on them. Have done all major CT and bone scans. The other vocabulary for illusions of balance/movement feelings are: dizziness (a feeling of movement within the head), vertigo (a feeling of spinning, or that the room is spinning), and disequilibrium (the feeling of falling to one side). I've had numerous EKG's, blood tests and other things . Once the stress went down, they were less frequent but still happening often. Upgrade to Patient Pro Medical Professional? And it is so hard to describe. Hi queenforever, I did experience the same phenomena and want youto know that it did go away in time. Sometimes there is brief neck pain or head pain, like a pinched nerve. After all of my appointments are done my ENT wants me to schedule to come back to see him to go over all the results. Anxieties and fears are often felt as a physical sensationa knot in the stomach, a tight throat, a "sinking feeling" or some other unpleasant experience. I had been experiencing auras, that felt like what you are describing, frequently leading up to each seizure event until they put me on anticonvulsants. I have what I call vision shifting. And then the rest of the time, it's OK. There's other places that are just fine. When I get out of a train and elevator this symptom happens. I was surprised, actually. when I walk I feel so heavy all over my body and like I'm sinking into the ground. Been feeling like that for years it's gotten worse for me. Technically, anxiety and dizziness can co-occur with a lot of symptoms, like shortness of breath and chest pain. Much of the time I felt like I was on a boat that was going over large swells. It's quite frightening, it almost also feels like my body just stopped working for a split second, and almost like I'm going to faint. This is a safe space for everyone. I believe that could be part of the problem but, not all. I also have ringing in my ears which got a lot worse this year after immediately the Vax, which can happen in people with meniere"s disease. Also type in things like stress response in body, constant state of fight or flight mode basically your body has ended up in a constant state of stress. I'm really hoping it's not neurological. I see your gynae said you can't be in pre-menopause because your periods are still regular. Drill a small hole, on a floor seam, using the 3/32 drill bit. I was taking Zoloft but it was lowering my blood pressure so I stopped it. Therefore, when you notice things going wrong regarding your house, look into it because it could be an indicator of something worse. I am on blood thinners as of May and thought maybe anemia was causing this or some other symptoms.
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