Dizziness feeling faint head rush

GraceK said:

philb2063 said:

I've been diabetic for the last 5 years controlled by metformin and gliclizide, I also have High BP controlled by candesartan , amlopidine and statins. I am getting irregular (maybe 3 times a years) episodes of extreme dizziness (once resulting in a faint) rush of blood to the head and a feeling of loss of control of body. Episodes usually last for 2 or 3 days of intermittent attacks, which my doctor diagnosed as panic attacks. I'm trying to find out if there could be any other cause. I'm going through a series of attacks now and its completely debilitating. I've never had the problem at work before but now I am experiencing symptoms whilst on a client site. Any ideas?

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I wouldn't just accept the blanket term 'panic attack', they seem to be using that term like they used 'depression' when they haven't a clue what's wrong with you but suspect it might be medication related. If your GP considers it to be a panic attack did they offer medication for that or not?

I'd keep going back to the GP and telling him that these are debilitating attacks and perhaps ask for your BP and medication levels to be reviewed and also for a diabetes review.

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