Today on my commute home I was talking on the phone with my father when I got a rush to the head unlike anything I have ever had. I have a history of anxiety but this was not anxiety. It felt like my blood pressure skyrocketed or something. I felt immediate pressure behind my left eye and felt like a nose bleed was coming. I also had slight numbness in my right forearm. I thought I was going to die which triggered my fight or flight. I stepped on the gas thinking that I was headed for the fire station. By the time I got to town all symptoms had subsided except some slight dizziness. I went home to relax. I had to use the bathroom and saw stars while on the toilet. Feel okay now. I am afraid it it will happen again. Have had rushes like this before and figured it was anxiety related. Today s event was terriying. Im overweight. 6 0 300lbs. 31 years old. No significant health history other than anxiety. Any suggestions?
Hello! Welcome on Chat Doctor ! Your symptoms could be related to blood pressure spikes. Anxiety can also trigger this situation. If these episodes keep repeating, I would recommend consulting with your GP for a physical check up and some tests