Mrs. Burschman Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 To all,I'm having a problem keeping from panicking about this: sometimes when I look down, the floor looks like it's sloped. Does anyone else have that happen? I'm really scared that something horrible is wrong (brain tumor? MS? Lou Gehrigs?)I'm having a really hard time coping today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Burschman Posted August 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 I apologize for being such a hypochondriac. It's really embarrassing.I noticed it the last time right after I stood up quickly. Maybe that had something to do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flop Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 Hi, don't appologise - this forum is all about being able to ask anything you want without feeling silly. Sometimes we ask things that we are too shy to ask our doctors about or just want to see if others have had the same problem too. Often we have really odd symptoms that you don't know if they are part of dysautonomia or an unrelated problem.If you noticed the slopping floor just after standing up quickly then it may well be related to posture or blood pressure changes. I notice that you are taking Paxil, have you recently started taking it? When I fist went on paroxetine (Paxil) I had 2 weeks of feeling really drunk and sloping floors and walls - it settled down when I reduced the dose and allowed my body time to get used to the med.Keep a note of when you get the symptoms and what you were doing so you can see if there is a pattern (like after standing up).I hope it all settles down,Flop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzygirl Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 dont be embarassed! but this can be invovled in pots.. like flop said esp. if you stand very quickly... it can scare you.. especially if you havent really dealt with moving sloping floors yet... hope that you doing better today...take care linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Burschman Posted August 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 Thanks, Flop and Dizzy. I appreciate your input!I've been taking the Paxil for a long time, so I don't think that's it. It's probably just from standing up too quickly. I haven't really noticed it since then. I have a nasty habit of panicking about whatever weird physical symptom I'm experiencing at the moment. It's a great way to scare myself silly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzygirl Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 i think its a bit normal to panic abit with new symptoms.. especially when you first diagnosised b/c you are just learning about pots really.. and whats "normal" and not normal.... its a process we all go thru.. and eventually you might not get so panicky... take it easy and know that we are all here with you.. and dont hesitate to ask questions and read old threads.. you''ll find alot of info... and will find that infact others are and have going thru what your experiencing... good place here for support!hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat57 Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 I see that you get migraines. I think there is a migraine without pain but with visual disturbance.hope you feel better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Burschman Posted August 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 Thanks to all of you. I really appreciate the kindness! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenniferInOhio Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 I'm anxious and scared about every new symptom I get too. You aren't alone and don't feel embarrassed. I'm thinking getting up too fast and bp issues, blood-flow to the brain sort of thing...but you might want to mention to your doctor and see what he/she says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoGiuliana Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 New symptoms can scare me too--heck even "old" symptoms can. You are not alone. What you are describing sounds like it could be a POTS symptom. Please talk to your dr if it doesn't resolve.Take care,Katherine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan617 Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 I have this kind of stuff all the time and it always weirds me out....I have no real depth perception or something anymore, so stuff looks weird, like slanting floors and things. Last night I was standing in the kitchen and it suddenly felt like the floor was coming up at me....Lord only knows what the deal is..I just stick it out and it goes away.We all have weird stuff like this, so you shouldn't be embarrassed. I don't mind the stuff I'm used to, but so hate it when when stuff like that happens and catches me off guard. morgan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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