r/AskDoctorSmeeee

i'm just not really sure what to do, growing up i was neglected and didnt go to the dentist much anyways but when i was 18 i remember my back molar chipping while i was at work, and throughout the years its chipped more and more until its half a tooth now. im pretty sure its dead as that specific tooth doesnt hurt anymore though the pain was absolutely awful there for a good long while, now im moreso worried about a serious infection as i keep waking up in extreme sweats, my gums surrounding the tooth feel like this constant tingling soreness and the teeth surrounding the molar all are beginning to hurt like how i remember the molar began hurting, before getting almost unbearable and now im scared as its multiple. my head and jaw/mouth in specific have been super shaky to the point of other people asking if im okay and why i seem so jittery and pale. i probably look like a damn crackhead but im thinking it has to be an infection because its come on so randomly. i seriously just dont know what to do, i have 32¢ in my account with no insurance, my phones battery has swollen up the point it cracked my screen last week and wont hold a charge even ON the charger (which i know is dangerous anyways so i busted out the ancient laptop don't worry), i have no means of transportation, and 2 days ago i was sued (and lost,, didnt have a way there it was cities away😭) for a loan that defaulted well,,,, because of the situation im in. i feel so lost and hopeless but i'm so scared i might become septic soon and thats whats happening, i just have a gut feeling. :( does anyone have any experience in similar situations and what did you guys do for the infection in specific

I’m constantly dizzy, floaty, and my heart races sometimes —unsure if it’s anemia or something else

I’m not sure where to start, but I’ve been dealing with something that’s affecting my life a lot. My symptoms have been going on for years, but lately it’s gotten worse, and I’m really scared it might be my heart. Here’s what’s happening: I don’t get heart rate going high as I get up everytime as it says in pots

•	I feel dizzy all the time, but some days it’s worse than others. It feels like my head is floaty, like I’m slipping or sinking even when I’m standing still.

•	My heart races even with small movements sometimes , like getting up, bending, or doing chores. Sometimes it races after eating a little food.

•	My legs, feet, and hands get cold

•	My hands and nails look pale, and my feet are almost always cold.

•	I get shaky, jelly legs, and weak arms, sometimes even from moving my head or arms a little and I’m dizzy 

•	Certain things trigger worse dizziness: moving my head down, washing my face with water, showering, bending forward, or emotional stress.

•	I feel tired, drained, and sleepy all the time, especially at night, and sometimes even after sleeping I still feel heavy and weak.

•	My symptoms spike after emotional stress, especially arguments or fights. I get anxious, shallow breathing, and my heart races.

Some context: these symptoms started after an accident a while ago, and while some days are tolerable, other days I feel almost like I’m slipping away. I’ve noticed my dizziness is often worse in the morning, and it’s like my body reacts to everything as danger.

Getting in shower is the worst one I’m fine taking shower on a flat surface but tub ones gives me shakiness and dizziness

Putting water over my head gets me gasp for air almost like a baby when you put water and they gasp for air does my body feels that it’s danger

I’ve read that these could be symptoms of anemia, but I’m scared it might be something heart-related. My legs aren’t swollen, and most of the time the chest discomfort improves with rest, warmth, or slow breathing, but the floating, shaky, dizziness and pale feelings never fully go away.

I’m trying to figure out if this is anemia, circulation issues, vestibular/inner ear problems, or something else. I just want to feel safe and normal again.

I’m constantly dizzy, floaty, and my heart races—unsure if it’s anemia or something else

I’m not sure where to start, but I’ve been dealing with something that’s affecting my life a lot. My symptoms have been going on for years, but lately it’s gotten worse, and I’m really scared it might be my heart. Here’s what’s happening: I don’t get heart rate going high as I get up everytime as it says in pots

•	I feel dizzy all the time, but some days it’s worse than others. It feels like my head is floaty, like I’m slipping or sinking even when I’m standing still.

•	My heart races even with small movements, like getting up, bending, or doing chores. Sometimes it races after eating a little food.

•	My legs, feet, and hands get cold, and when my legs are down they turn purple, but moving them brings the color back to normal.

•	My hands and nails look pale, and my feet are almost always cold.

•	I get shaky, jelly legs, and weak arms, sometimes even from moving my head or arms a little.

•	Certain things trigger worse dizziness: moving my head down, washing my face with water, showering, bending forward, or emotional stress.

•	I feel tired, drained, and sleepy all the time, especially at night, and sometimes even after sleeping I still feel heavy and weak.

•	My chest and left side sometimes feel pressure or discomfort, under my arm, up my neck, or under my left breast, but it improves when I warm up or rest.

•	Sometimes after food I feel full, heavy, or nauseous, like I need to burp.

•	My symptoms spike after emotional stress, especially arguments or fights. I get anxious, shallow breathing, and my heart races.

Some context: these symptoms started after an accident a while ago, and while some days are tolerable, other days I feel almost like I’m slipping away. I’ve noticed my dizziness is often worse in the morning, and it’s like my body reacts to everything as danger.

I’ve read that these could be symptoms of anemia, but I’m scared it might be something heart-related. My legs aren’t swollen, and most of the time the chest discomfort improves with rest, warmth, or slow breathing, but the floating, shaky, dizziness and pale feelings never fully go away.

I’m trying to figure out if this is anemia, circulation issues, vestibular/inner ear problems, or something else. I just want to feel safe and normal again.

Fala, pessoal. Queria tirar uma dúvida ou ver se alguém já passou por algo parecido, porque estou no limite do desespero e minha ansiedade deu um nó.

Desde o dia 13 de janeiro, depois de uma crise de pânico feia, minha vida virou um inferno. Tudo focado no meu lado esquerdo. O resumo é o seguinte:

• A íngua: Tenho um linfonodo (íngua) no pescoço/garganta do lado esquerdo. Fiz um ultrassom em 19/02 e deu 2,2 cm, classificado como "não suspeito" (reacional). Só que eu sinto que ela está maior e mais "gordinha" agora, uns 2,6 cm.

• Sensação de calor: Sinto um calor muito estranho que parece vir de dentro do ouvido esquerdo e desce pela garganta onde está a íngua. Não é febre, é uma queimação local.

• Olho pulsando: A parte de baixo do meu olho esquerdo fica pulsando/tremendo direto.

• Mudança na voz: Percebi que se eu converso por muito tempo, minha voz começa a cansar e parece que muda o tom, fica estranha.

• Duração: Já estou com isso desde fevereiro, oscilando, mas agora parece que os sintomas estão "acesos" o tempo todo.

Já li de tudo na internet e meu maior medo é ser um C.A. de garganta ou algo maligno que o ultrassom não pegou lá atrás. Tenho 32 anos e esse medo tá me destruindo, não consigo ter paz um minuto.

Alguém já teve sintomas de "calor" no ouvido e olho pulsando por causa de ansiedade ou nervo inflamado? Essa íngua gordinha que não some depois de 3 meses é normal mesmo sendo reacional?

Vou marcar um otorrino particular pra ver se faço aquela câmera na garganta (laringoscopia), mas até lá o pânico tá me matando. Valeu pela força.

Desculpa ser repetitivo, tô sem dinheiro pra ir pra vários médicos, e devido minha hipocondria minha família acha que meus sintomas são “psicológicos”, mas ignoram uma íngua no meu pescoço e etc.

meu tio faleceu de câncer de boca em setembro, não quero ter o msm destino.

Hi! My daughter was diagnosed with croup today. They gave her the steroid by mouth & since she’s just seemed super sleepy/tired. She also zoned out a couple times. Is this normal? I wasn’t sure if it was from being sick. She is 10 months