Feeling like the floor is sinking or dropping but I still feel like every time I walk the floor is sinking or I'm stepping on a soft surface.. Thatqueenforever1234 11 months ago 11 Replies Floor sinking feeling and head feels heavy? Also type in things like stress response in body, constant state of fight or flight mode basically your body has ended up in a constant state of stress. I got other symptoms too which I think is also because of anxiety, your comment gives me a piece of mind. The neurologist, opthoneurologist, and cardiologist have no clue what is causing it. Water pipes run throughout your home to ensure water is available whenever you turn a faucet or showerhead on. After the problem diagnosis, our foundation specialist will take over. I came across your post and wanted to just let you know that you will be fine if you just do what you can to manage this. Our elite structural engineers will diagnose the foundation problems and tell you precisely what should be done. Thanks for reading. Gosh, I wish I didn't have insomniac problems! I couldn't wait for it to be over. Floor joist are damaged, undersized or over spaced. Positional vertigo episodes would only last 3 to 5 minutes I've Been Told. Primarily, when you start noticing the gradual slanting of your house to one side, then your floor is sinking. It started when I was in 4 th grade and I'm 53 now. Good luck finding an answer. I believe this is all anxiety related. (I do think it's caused by the Lupus, but I'm looking for the more proximate cause so I can address it, or at least know whether it's merely inconvenient or indicative of something more worrisome.). Limited eye movement. Egton Medical Information Systems Limited. I also agree with a previous poster that Menieres could be an option to check out; my girlfriend has it and it also sounds like what you are describing. Found out I was deficient in vitamin D and magnesium, U might have a vitamins deficiency. It is a particular type of dizziness here's my best shot at describing it: The only trigger I've noticed is not getting enough sleep. Although I don't take niacin separately anymore, shortly after this incident I added a high-quality B-complex vitamin as a regular supplement to my diet and have been taking it ever since, so that also may be linked to why I never had a relapse. But I'm really not. The only meds i am on is Synthroid. you become uncertain or better yet you body loses that sincronization. If the floor is over a crawl space, this issue is often accompanied by mold problems as well. It almost seems seizure like. Fever 100 Dr said with migraine blood pressure can go up. When I am really sleepy, although they are scary, I can fall back asleep just minutes later for the same thing to happen again. Same here!! Good morning. And considering niacin is one of the major B vitamins, I bet it has something to do with our balance or neurological processes related to feeling "level".although I never really looked into it further once I found a "cure." Karmaberry99, us folks with anxiety, we have trained our brains to overreact to almost everything. Did you move your head to the left? It s really scary. I havent been able to do much at all in the past year because of this and I am not sure what to do about it at this point. "When you're on the floor, and you can't help but feel the state of . I have twitching in them, the floor feels like it is moving, or that it is unsteady. I had ct SCAN and all ok thank God. Another way to describe it is like when your walking on a boat dock, and as you step, the floor is wobbly. Sometimes there is brief neck pain or head pain, like a pinched nerve. I have this particularly bad today and it makes me nervous. I was on them from May 27- June 15 to be exact .. towards the last week I started skipping days. Your toilet is rocking or loose. JES specializes in repairing your home's foundation, sagging floor joists, and wall gaps. Especially in older homes where the support system . I was surprised, actually. Rather than being afraid to walk because of this feeling I ended up with a march in my step and thinking "come on then!" The main job is to get that idea out of the body to be able to look at it more objectively. I hope we both can figure this out. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_3" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_4" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_5" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. But if I have driven for a bit I get out and it's real bad . The sinking, etc. Our experts at Ground Up Foundation Repair, point out the following reasons, as the leading causes of a sinking floor. Even I'd it's for 1 minute..enjoy it. Took Tylenol . If your living room is at the center of your home and is placed on one side, it might be a cause for a sunk in floor. Here's the truth about your trampoline-like kitchen and what you can do about it. As soon as you notice it, it's a good idea to call in an expert. Wavves are back with new single 'Sinking Feeling' out now on Fat Possum Records. Read our editorial policy. Let me know how you get on. But apparently not. After all, no floor is supposed to feel bouncy! It sounds as though the sensation follows movement (you're walking, the train just stopped, the elevator just stopped)? Sitting? I feel I have an absorption problem and I want to know how to find out why. Its good youre able to describe the feeling so clearly. Has Dysautonomia ever been mentioned to you? I'm not suggesting that all your symptoms are caused by pre-menopause, but if you are in this phase it could be making everything worse. Sounds pretty bothersome! When we suffer with anxiety everything. I'd like to Welcome you to this safe and caring forum. I'm exhausted by 4pm and I'm having terrible back pain. You can meet one of our team, learn more about the process, and find out what TLC your property needs. .very wise advice been there and worn the tee-shirt and still here to tell the tale . I've also been having dropping sensations when I lie down. As the lino flooring is glued I haven't been able to check whether this is due to rot or it it the beams under that are giving in. Like someone has wrapped around you and is giving you a crushing hug. To view profiles and participate in discussions please. No further fellow up needed. Not that I would wish this on anyone but I thought I was the only one that had these symptoms. I will ask my Dr. The Benefits of an Encapsulated Crawl Space, What Ceiling Cracks May Mean for Your Foundation. Your foundation repair solution should solve the problem, and be designed . The ENT says I should see a optometrist. It can also come in waves where it's strong one moment and eases off the next. You should always tell your doctor if this is the case. The foundation is a fundamental part of your house. Maybe this one was more significant than I initially thought.). Stream here: https://Wavves.lnk.to/SinkingFeelingIDListen on Spotify: https:. Sorry that you're experiencing this too. Ive experienced the type of dizziness your describing, as well as other types of vertigo. Like, you said you put in a floor. Cut into the good section of the joists at least 6 inches further up than any existing damage. I guess I still have it, it's just not bad the way it used to be. Yep get it a bit . But was curious if anyone who has been diagnosed, do you have these symptoms ? Neurotologist deals directly with brain and inner ear connections as they pertain to the vestibular system. Then I can have several days and sleep o.k. Do not copy or redistribute in any form! Its also very frightening. I hope that the other people's posts are helpful to you too. Actually, MRIs aren't harmful at all, unless you have a pacemaker or a lot of metallic implants in your body. YES! I have expressed this to my ENT and that is how he knows it is not positional vertigo. Once I learned not to fight the fear, to breathe properly and to. Strange thing happen 2 times I have been swimming and feel so much better anyone had that happen to them? Diaganol cracks that look like a 45-degree angle are even worse than horizontal cracks. not totally with it.. so that is why i am wondering if its a new crazy for of syncope on the horizon do i sound nuts? -Karen Quan and Jarod Kintz". It lasted awhile, I don't remember how long because as you might knowwith anxiety, one goes away only to be replaced by yet another physical symptom. Do not copy or redistribute in any form! I will get it sitting on a chair however with certain movements. It is more like not understanding where my body is in position to the room. I have not been diagnosed with dysautonomia , but have an appointment this month in Birmingham. There's 2 kinds of ENT. Thanks a lot. Now, I realize I'm feeling the effect of blood pooling. Your responses are so helpful and I really appreciate it. The hug is essentially an assortment of pains and sensations around the muscles between your ribs. I used to have a GP who was a 'retired' heart surgeon from the Mayo Clinic (his idea of "retiring" was that he and his wife moved from Minnesota to Southern Calif. and opened a family practice where he was the doctor and she ran the office ). Never disregard the medical advice of your physician or health professional, or delay in seeking such advice, because of something you read on this Site. I recently came off Ativan (1mg once or twice a day for the feeling of having the floor bounce up for just a few seconds while walking? The answer is probably YES, but not always. Yours isnt because maybe the stress or anxiety has built up and up without being dealt with. It could be a sensation of falling, or whirling, or gently rocking. Some one had suggested to me a product called divertigo. A periodic sinking feeling in the chest could also be a symptom of Atrial fibrillation. After reading everyone's comments, I think I need to check the ENT angle. Your body is stuck in a state of fight or flight. I am currently going through the same thing, Ive had it for years but since being diagnosed with lupus its gotten worse. I get those same symptoms too. I don't feel lightheaded or like I'm going to black out. I started with both of those but still needed more. I had an ear problem a while back that a I later blew off as a weird anomalous incident. Use a reciprocating saw to cut the bad sections of joists away. I went to an ENT doctor who did some tests which came back normal. A sinking feeling in the chest can refer to anything from merely feeling bad about an event to experiencing intense anxiety, also recognized as the feeling of impending doom. I will feel semi-conscious. Anyway, as a HUGELY overqualified general practice doctor, his knowledge of the human body was amazing. Walking up stairs was so difficult and made me worry more. I get this feeling too, especially when my pressure's too low. Vertigo is a type of dizziness where the room feels like it is spinning. Your basement floor sinking may be the result of a sinking foundation. your anxiety starts to kick it and worsen when the dizziness starts. Have done all major CT and bone scans. Normally, when a home becomes unlevel, you'll be able to find more than one tell-tale sign. Although the age of menopause is steadily moving back, it still happens relatively early in some women. don't do it and only if you have to.
Water damage, pest (termites), or deterioration exist. I'll make an appt with an ENT. The closest existing terminology for this is 'feeling of falling'. So I did, and it disappeared in less than 48 hours and I've never had it since and that was 30 yrs ago in 1986!! xx. reading,making quilts, sewing, crochetting, embroidery, walks on the beach on a cool evening ..being with friends.. and laughing till there are tears rolling down my face.. Red Sox fanatic!
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"Serious structural damage could occur . Hopefully I will have a cause of my vertigo and a solution. Glasses you will experience vertigo at a more intense level. I have a blood pressure machine and take it daily but it is always 120/80 normal not hypotensive. Drill a small hole, on a floor seam, using the 3/32 drill bit. I see you also mention questions about the menopause. I thought it was depression! it's a good sign but it still bugs me to know that the cause it is unknown, Floor is moving, like on a boat OR the floor is sinking. b/c i f I told people in the medical field that i feel like i am faling then sinking into nothingness that it would be a straight shot to the looney bin for me!!! Floor and Wall Gap Solutions. The Mariana Trench is 36,000 feet below sea level. "A toilet moves because the subfloor has become so decayed that it no longer securely anchors the fasteners that hold it . I have no history of Blood Pressure Problems, Heart or Brain problems. The times I had the worst random vertigo/dizziness spells aligned with me being anemic. Basically this happens only when I'm walking, or sometimes standing. feeling like the floor is sinking. I have had this in the past. Although my first symptom was really bad pvcs , the palpitations are better on the beta blockers. Medication can break that fear cycle as well as therapy to help address the anxiety. Attacks get worse as day progresses past 1pm. Just letting you know you're not alone. But games are meant to be won, and with our help and support, you too will win over anxiety and take control, Okay thank you so much for your comment it gave me relief. One of the effects of the fight-or-flight response is that blood is redirected away from the stomach to the muscles. I feel like I am falling or sinking in the bed .Even with my eyes closed I feel dizzy, like I am floating on water. Is this a symptom of anxiety that any of you have experienced ? like did you feel like the floor suddenly bounced ? They are mostly used where other piers cannot be used. Hi, I have felt like I am sinking at times. But when this happens I am really sleepy and its like my body just wont let me. Our experts use several ways to fix a sinking foundation, and each one of them is efficient for different situations. Hope you can get to the bottom of it soon. A broken water or sewer pipe can cause issues under the house and make the floor sink as well. I used to worry that I was going to fall over, but that never happened, so now if I have an odd moment like that I just slow down a bit and find something to focus on to distract myself. Whether I'm standing lying down or sitting I have it going on constantly. Ironically though, once you learn to accept anxiety as not harmful, the symptoms, Anxiety likes the game it plays with our mind. I was taking Zoloft but it was lowering my blood pressure so I stopped it. 5 Yard Drainage Problems and How to Solve Them, 5 Reasons for Cracks in Your Basement Wall, We know you want to know what you are getting into far before deciding on the best company to provide services for your home or workplace. Mood changes are one of the most common symptoms of depression. yes I am nervous and stressed most of the time. So much of my stuff I have just ignored or brushed off as 'weird me'It is nice to have a group of people who actualy understand..Cause you know the docs just look at you like you are crazy or something.. The most common causes associated with this are listed below: I landed on one of my students once. Just a thought. Does your heart beat fast also? if my ENT checks out, i guess i have to live with it, i can't agree more. After all of my appointments are done my ENT wants me to schedule to come back to see him to go over all the results. Sotime-released niacin is a safe and magic answer to feeling disoriented but make sure it's time-release or you'll suffer the niacin "flush" and turn beet red. I'd much rather have an MRI than a CT scan, which involves a lot more radiation than most ordinary X-rays. Now that you have noticed your sagging floor, you may start wondering what might have caused it. Hope you all are having a good day no matter what . Voila! appropriate medical assistance immediately. I am now feeling a bit off again which is why I have come back on today. A: Sagging floors are more common than you might think. If so did it go dormant? I'll try to notice these things next time. Once the stress went down, they were less frequent but still happening often. I'm feeling the same after Nepal earthquake 2015. it's not from synthroid because i have been on it for 10 years and only began having this symptom in the past two years. I asked my Gyno and she said noyou're young ..you still get your Monty cyclei was like ok..whatever. (I almost forgot about the ear thing. I may be depressed and have anxiety but I think it's added because of these symptoms. Yes, I have had that symptom. 2. It took a lot of getting used to for me. Its easier to get better if you fully understand whats actualky going on inside your body to cause these physical symptoms! This however is not a bad thing but if we don't grab hold of it, it will grab us and cause all sorts of physical symptoms and additional anxiety. I get an occasional feeling, but for the most part gone. Felt that floor is soft underneath me, when i stand i can feel gravitational push, calves heavy and dropping like elevator (sinking feeling). I see your gynae said you can't be in pre-menopause because your periods are still regular. Feeling like someone is sitting or standing on your chest. Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them. Your link has been automatically embedded. 2018 . It feels like my body 'drops' inside for a split second. As I'm walking, I feel a sudden intense feeling as if the floor just dropped an inch. Hormone levels are the only way to determine whether you're in pre-menopause, as not all women's periods taper off. and after heavy rain I have noticed actual small 10cmx10cm pools of water in 3 spots in the middle of the floor of two rooms. Has anybody got soultion for this symptome? lol But the qualitative sensation makes it feel like it's the floor that is moving. test showed heart rate going down when my blood pooled (rather than up, like it's supposed to). It went away eventually. Foundation cracks in your basement and on the walls of your living room are still indicators of a sinking wall. 2023 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Try our Symptom Checker Got any other symptoms? I don't know how to say it exactly. May I ask for how long did you have this symptom? The worst. Seizures are exacerbated by lack of sleep for most people who get them. Improper or excessive foundation settling can also cause the basement floor to sink. HI yes it happens once the motion stops or at least maybe i can't tell when the motion is occuring. In certain cases, a sinking feeling in the chest can indicate a physical problem such as a heart attack or other issues such as irregular heartbeat or irregular heart rhythm. This sounds off-putting (understatement). I'm on my 3rd Neuro who said it's not a tumor it's depression/ anxiety and refered me to see a psychiatrist. meditate, my mind/body connection came together for the good. You will learn from one another and together, we will become stronger and more confident. My face hurts even my jaw. Been to 3 ENT's. And I still feel warm even though I have air conditioner on . Sometimes, homeowners will notice that their water pipes are starting to bend or twist. The floating sensation or feeling unbalanced is often associated with vertigo or an inner ear infection that can cause imbalance. In addition to the floor being bouncy or spongy, you may see cracks in the tile or grout, if it's a tile floor or hear a snapping or creaking sound if its a laminated type of floor. A lot of the symptoms you describe, especially dizziness and unsteadiness, are symptoms of Zoloft withdrawal. Using 2 1/2-inch drywall screws, we drove screws down through the existing flooring into the cleat, spacing the screws close to 3 inches on center. I tip over when I'm walking or pivoting. If you avoid dealing with your uneven floor for long enough, it may progress to a much more severe tilt or damage-like cracks, bowing, or sinking. I also see and feel my environment shifting right to left repeatedly. You cannot paste images directly. In my case it was nothing to be concerned about. Neurotologist is next step. It is definitely a symptom of anxiety. Need all the tests. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Feeling faint or loss of conscious (partial or complete) can lead to feeling off balance when walking. I think it has something to do with my BP being off. I only get MRI if my Dr asks for a referal, Went to ER yesterday after work .. My blood pressure was high 167/90. Thank you so much. I also have ringing in my ears which got a lot worse this year after immediately the Vax, which can happen in people with meniere"s disease. I mentioned all these symptoms to my cardiologist and he even mentioned menopause..i told him what my Gyno said and he said that doesn't matter you can still be going through the change. No but I do get nervous and anxious for school and going there. Try to remember if you can what your body was doing when it is triggered. when I walk I feel so heavy all over my body and like I'm sinking into the ground. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Let me make it clear that these are not dreams. Mine became heavier and more frequent for several years before menopause, then stopped quite literally from one day to the next. the scariest feeling though is the feeling like the ground is moving when I am walking. I've had MRIs..ive seen ENT.. Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked. Accept the symptoms for what they are and try to talk deep slow breaths when you encounter these symptoms. Settling in the foundation is a possible cause of your sinking floor. The end result is intense squeezing and crushing feelings. At times there may be spongy floors that appear to slope or sag, as well as, being spongy. Or as others have said, like you're in an elevator. It rattles my brain for a moment this is constant all day everyday . For instance, when you notice your doors or windows being jammed, you should know that you have sinking foundation problems affecting your floor. I have Hashimotos Disease but am otherwise healthy. I dont think I get the colors though cause I normally close my eyes and try to sleep thru it when it is that bad. It is strongest when I am walking - it feels like I am bouncing or walking on a rubber mat. I was having the same symptoms. I had a long sleep study that proved to be very benificial. But people's responses reminded me that I had an ear issue two years ago. My worst fear is falling and injuring myself worse. Never figured out what it was. Its not me who is dizzy its almost like the floor. Where you walking? A negative thought that was fed by my fears. This is anxiety. Like, when I'm dizzy, some ppl will advise me to lay down (logical), but that will make it worse for some reason. She was walking noiselessly in her smooth and soft moccasins. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Not sure if it's anxiety or what . In some cases, you might have to install a new sub-floor or create a new moisture seal. Had it real bad when on holidays driving a lot . I used to think this can't be right, something must be . It's a zone where the ocean floor is sinking into the interior of the Earth, going deeper and deeper until it melts. Peripheral nerves are all the nerves outside of your brain and spinal cord. I sometimes could see the floor moving when my anxiety was the most out of control. 1. The dizzyness and head rush is sometimes concurrent with a sense of a change in pressure in the head, neck and chest. In more severe cases, inflammation of the pelvic . I also would add (based on common sense and general knowledge) that anyone who has a heart condition check with their doctor to see if Niacin is a safe supplement to take. so tell if you can relate and did it go away? It is in about a 3 foot by 3 foot section of the . Causes People with BPPV may. A few years into this, my daughter and I decided to a 30 day vegan challenge we found online. We would stop and everything was rocking . I feel like I am dying. you that your life is out of control. Basically this happens only when I'm walking, or sometimes standing. or something like that)but they also said it was normal. When a kitchen floor feels bouncy, the three main causes are joist issues, foundation settlement, and moisture problems in the basement or crawlspace. Issues in your life need to be addressed. When my Mother was alive she took me to every doctor known to mankind with no answers although mine lasted longer then a few minutes and when I was little the only way I could describe it to the doctors is "my body feels like it's moving in slow motion" the doctors now found out that I have an inner ear problem and believe that could be the problem.
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