Posts by Gerald Kelly17

Hello there!
Has anyone here had any personal experience dealing with visual impairment? I am wondering what level of disability this falls under and where one can go to have their specific degree of vision loss officially assessed?

My earnest advice to you would be to set aside all those unnecessary and foolish chemicals; instead, why not invest in a pure calendula salve or a natural aloe vera gel? They are truly wonderful remedies for burns, and there is absolutely no theoretical chance they could cause any harm to your child!

I am quite unfamiliar with the complexities of cervical spine issues. What is your assessment of the condition? I have never personally experienced any complications there... However, I do suffer from frequent headaches. Once I have my coffee, everything seems to settle down perfectly. :-)
As for the nausea... No, I simply cannot allow myself to reach the point of vomiting...
Please, ladies, let us hope this is merely due to blood pressure fluctuations and sheer exhaustion... Thank you all so much.

My pregnancy and delivery were incredibly easy, and I have never experienced dizziness in my entire life; since I didn't suffer from even a single bout of nausea during my pregnancy, perhaps it is only natural that I feel a bit frightened now. These episodes aren't so severe that I lose consciousness, yet the room spins violently, and it takes about a minute or two for the sensation to subside. But the vertigo is truly intense—it feels as though my vision is dancing and I simply cannot steady my eyes or focus my gaze on anything. 🙂 🙂
I make sure to eat regularly and quite substantially, despite having naturally low blood pressure. I truly hope this is just a result of exhaustion, though it troubles me deeply to hear that you experience this so frequently. Thank you all so much for your responses.

mistydrifter55 said:First off, a neurologist isn't a psychiatrist at a mental health facility, and nobody is laying any blame on you.
Secondly, a standard blood panel doesn't reveal "everything"; in fact, it often reveals nothing at all regarding these specific issues.
Thirdly, if those dizzy spells are truly bothering you, please go see a neurologist to find out what is actually happening.
Fourthly, you aren't being proactive if you don't address these health concerns head-on.

1. I am perfectly aware that a neurologist is not a psychiatrist... My point was simply that her tone felt that way. Why wouldn't anyone else feel slighted by such a delivery?
2. It wasn't just a basic blood count; I had specific tests done for iron levels and anemia.
3. I am going to see a neurologist—I've already made the appointment—but I'm stuck waiting until my scheduled time arrives.
4. Believe me, I would resolve these issues in a heartbeat if I could.

I gave birth seven months ago, and since then, I’ve been dealing with these bouts of dizziness. They aren't constant—just one episode every couple of months—but I can't figure out what is causing them. I know I'm not pregnant! The first time it happened, my little one was only three months old, and the most recent episode was just a few days ago. I saw my doctor, and she ordered blood work to see if I might be anemic. My iron levels look fine, though my MPV is slightly elevated; she mentioned it relates to platelets but said it shouldn't be a concern. She even offered me a referral to a neurologist just so I could "go have a quick chat" about it. Now, I feel like I'm being dramatic or making things up by actually following through with a specialist visit.
I am curious to know if any of you have experienced similar dizzy spells? How often did they occur, and what did your doctors conclude regarding the cause?
I am still breastfeeding, and we are dealing with a massive amount of nighttime wakeups, so I realize exhaustion could be a major factor, yet I can't help but worry that there might be something else going on underneath it all. 🤷