I was told it was anxiety, had blood tests etc as well and everything was fine. Plus, I've developed a very strong fear of sleeping on my sides because I'm ALWAYS afraid of triggering my BPPV again. Some of our solutions include JES Slab Piers and IntelliJack. Same thing you describe. Causes People with BPPV may. Has anyone ever experienced the feeling of having the floor bounce up for just a few seconds while walking? It is like being in a Fun House minus the fun! We have many years of experience in offering specialized services in foundation repair, concrete leveling, crawl space repair, and concrete leveling. This is a safe space for everyone. But unfortunately, many homeowners . Neurotologist deals with inner ear and vestibular system, connections to the brain. Doesn't feel like low blood pressure. I see you also mention questions about the menopause. It could be a sensation of falling, or whirling, or gently rocking. When you lay the new plywood replacement piece in the hole, it will be supported by the cleat and you simply run screws through the new plywood into the cleat. 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. A negative thought that was fed by my fears. Floor sinking feeling and head feels heavy? Thanks for reading. Its easier to get better if you fully understand whats actualky going on inside your body to cause these physical symptoms! Not that I would wish this on anyone but I thought I was the only one that had these symptoms. I have had a brain MRI that was normal. I have been searching and searching for answers. It is important to remember that every home's foundation repair needs are different. It is so frustrating, because I have had insomnia and been tired and unable to sleep. I'm feeling the same after Nepal earthquake 2015. Especially in older homes where the support system . Normally, when a home becomes unlevel, you'll be able to find more than one tell-tale sign. I've tried medication, but I feel intense anxiety for a couple hours before it works. The end result is intense squeezing and crushing feelings. I'm 19 and a female. Dizziness is very common symptoms of anxiety, it also sometimes due to medication. After the 30 days (actually did it for about 45 day) and returning to eating normal, the symptoms stayed away. 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. Distract your mind from the symptoms and if they disappear or go down, you know it's anxiety. But also what's scaring me is when I walk I feel so heavy all over my body and like I'm sinking but I still feel like every time I walk the floor is sinking or Im stepping on a soft surface. this anxiety? It feels like my body 'drops' inside for a split second. Does your heart beat fast also? 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!!! By Do you take any medications? Attach the air inflator needle to the tubing nozzle of the expanding foam spray can. I've had numerous EKG's, blood tests and other things . Had it real bad when on holidays driving a lot . not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in Still get light episodes on occasion. I had a mysterious ear issue about two years ago and after reading these comments, I realize I definitely should consult an ENT. I only get MRI if my Dr asks for a referal, Went to ER yesterday after work .. My blood pressure was high 167/90. Moreover, if you notice water puddles collecting around the base of your home, it also indicates that your house is sinking. Thank you so much, guys. The best way to describe the feeling is that it feels like the floor is soft. To view profiles and participate in discussions please. This happens not just a little. It doesn't have to be a gynae who orders this - well, not where I live anyway. Burst Water Pipes. But I'm really not. So weary of doctor visits. After all, no floor is supposed to feel bouncy! I have heard others found out the same thing. Your body needs rest - just focus on getting better and out into the fresh air etc and try to think positive and stop being scared of this feeling. Or right? Yes, I have had that symptom. .accept it and it loses it power .horrible as it is it won't harm you .take care, Yes, this is exactly what happened to me.. my legs were jittery I felt like i couldnt control then most days and they ached so much. Chest pain, left arm tingling, ground falling, strange dizziness, spasms in the lower chest, head aches, excessive burping, ect. Other causes of a floating feeling include atrial fibrillation or temporomandibular joint dysfunction disorder. Beyond that came the, physical symptoms. so tell if you can relate and did it go away? Medication can break that fear cycle as well as therapy to help address the anxiety. HI yes it happens once the motion stops or at least maybe i can't tell when the motion is occuring. I had ct SCAN and all ok thank God. This can cause the stomach to feel like it is "dropping.". If the first floor is level and the second-floor slopes, then there is a possibility of: Load bearing walls being modified, moved or removed. The only meds i am on is Synthroid. Diaganol cracks that look like a 45-degree angle are even worse than horizontal cracks. Or bend down and look down(at your feet/shoes) then stand up? I had a VNG done to detect ear issues at the ENT but they say I do not have BPPV because that produces a spinning vertigo whereas I have an up and down sensation but I wonder if there are other ear issues that produce the feeling I'm having. 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. Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked. I have had Hashimoto's Disease since I was 9. But I haven't told him. I actually think we can do fine on some meds for years, then suddenly have side effects appear out of the blue. It is strongest when I am walking - it feels like I am bouncing or walking on a rubber mat. I'm trying to figure out because it's keeping me from working, and even getting out 19 thinking I might have this for the res of my life really sucks but I think I might accept it always having feelings I'm falling and things are moving I can't do this it's not fare on me. When a kitchen floor feels bouncy, the three main causes are joist issues, foundation settlement, and moisture problems in the basement or crawlspace. Thank you so much for your comment, I dont know if it happened to you but after this symptom of the floor my body started to ache out of nowhere which is really scary cause I cant tell if its anxiety, did you have other symptoms after this? Ive been dealing with a troubling symptom for over a year. Xx, Thank you so much for commenting I panic for pretty much everything but I think is because anxiety made me this way, I will definitely keep you posted on my journey I really appreciate it. Sometimes when I take a nap, and sometimes in the am, I feel druggedLike I am not all awake yet only it is much yuckier. Has anyone found any relief. Sometimes there is brief neck pain or head pain, like a pinched nerve. Anyone experience this and know the cause? I also see and feel my environment shifting right to left repeatedly. Sometimes I feel like I cant walk. I'd like you to try this: Put half a cup of bleach down the drain and let it sit for a few hours. I became obsessed with googling every little symptom like twitching, the off balance feeling, ended up with numbness and tingling in parts or my body. If a proper ventilation system doesn't help, you probably have a moisture build up below the surface of walls or the floor. Now that you have noticed your sagging floor, you may start wondering what might have caused it. Its also very frightening. I don't feel lightheaded or like I'm going to black out. Feels like the floor is moving anxiety symptom can range in intensity from slight, to moderate, to severe. Accept the symptoms for what they are and try to talk deep slow breaths when you encounter these symptoms. Go on to anxiety centre and click on physical symptoms of anxiety. The only meds i am on is Synthroid. As we share our life journey, you will see that you are not alone. Flashes of vertigo/dizziness, feels like the floor is sinking or uneven. She can only say that if she's tested your blood hormone levels, which I hope she has done. It started when I was in 4 th grade and I'm 53 now. Basically this happens only when I'm walking, or sometimes standing. My vision in clear with this also. Sometimes it will go away for like a week and then come on out of no where. No signs of MS. Never could find a cause. discharged. I feel o.k laying down and even closing my eyes. Thanks for commenting! you that your life is out of control. I tip over when I'm walking or pivoting. I had to eventually just say to myself "if its anxiety then good I can do things to make it better and if its not then ohwell - ive had enough now. I notice it mostly when sitting, but it also occurs at night while trying to sleep. I wish I could tell you what causes it. I have been to so many doctors and they all think I am crazy. Hi, I have felt like I am sinking at times. Powered by Invision Community. I am on blood thinners as of May and thought maybe anemia was causing this or some other symptoms. in our body is off. I hope that the other people's posts are helpful to you too. Your basement floor sinking may be the result of a sinking foundation. Once it can be viewed objectively it is much easier to find solutions. I think many manufacturers have Hot Lines, so that might be another avenue to pursue. Ive had that. One of the effects of the fight-or-flight response is that blood is redirected away from the stomach to the muscles. I have expressed this to my ENT and that is how he knows it is not positional vertigo. I get disoriented in my space. Ive experienced the type of dizziness your describing, as well as other types of vertigo. I thought it was depression! The floor of each of your rooms has long joists, which are supported by a central beam, and the beam is supported by posts underneath. Over the years, the sink trap gets full of gunk and can cause this odor. That Sinking Feeling is a SpongeBob SquarePants episode from season 7. Floor joist are damaged, undersized or over spaced. My Gyno did not test me. Floor sinking feeling and head feels heavy. you become uncertain or better yet you body loses that sincronization. "Anxiety really hits the G.I. Issues in your life need to be addressed. its driving me crazy for 3 mothns now. Bumping this thread because I've been feeling this on and off for a few months now, it's the strangest feeling ever. For instance, when you notice your doors or windows being jammed, you should know that you have sinking foundation problems affecting your floor. But then it just went away. Do you think the colors you see are related to your migraines?? If so did it go dormant? Willis MA, Haines DE. feeling like the floor is sinking. Whether I'm standing lying down or sitting I have it going on constantly. Those who are seeking a diagnosis, have other autoimmune conditions, or loved ones of those with Lupus are welcome, with the loving reminder that this forum is for Lupus patients first. The main job is to get that idea out of the body to be able to look at it more objectively. Good morning! Feeling like the floor is sinking or dropping. Sounds pretty bothersome! Last night it even felt like my throat was tight. if my ENT checks out, i guess i have to live with it, i can't agree more. Technically, anxiety and dizziness can co-occur with a lot of symptoms, like shortness of breath and chest pain. He said he will get in touch with my Gyno after he's done doing his tests on me holtor monitor and echocardiogram. Carefully insert the air inflator needle and inject the expanding foam . 610 W. Burton St Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Ironically though, once you learn to accept anxiety as not harmful, the symptoms, Anxiety likes the game it plays with our mind. Gosh, I wish I didn't have insomniac problems! HI yes it happens once the motion stops or at least maybe i can't tell when the motion is occuring. I'll make an appt with an ENT. This unreality feeling that the earth is moving under your feet is way of showing you that your life is out of control. No attacks in the AM. Just as soon as I am almost asleep I suddenly jerk awake. After the problem diagnosis, our foundation specialist will take over. 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. Thank you for this comment! I'm exhausted by 4pm and I'm having terrible back pain. I sometimes could see the floor moving when my anxiety was the most out of control. I'm wondering if the particular sort of dizziness I describe below sounds familiar to anyone, as I don't have a sense of what is causing it. I mentioned this to my cardio and he kept insisting it had nothing to do with POTS. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. It's a very scary feeling almost as if I'm fainting, but I'm not. The foundation is a fundamental part of your house. This is generally caused due to reduced blood flow to the brain, leading to poor oxygenation of the brain. You can post now and register later. This uses hydraulic pressure to help push piers into the soil. My vision is perfectly clear. If you have bought a lot of furniture or something more substantial like a piano or maybe you might have added an extra feature on your cabinet, it will add extra weight, which will make your floor to sink. It's kind of scary, but I've tried to get used to it. Same here!! I had the aches for a good few weeks. Terrible feeling it would come a go and over time got better but now it's like I'm trying to walk on a boat feel very lightheadedand I'm swaying. Oh and my neurologist refered me to a psychiatrist because he said I'm depressed stressed that's why my head feels the way it does. pleasant grove high school / staff directory; dr omar suleiman wife esraa I suddenly awake gasping for air. 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. We offer this Site AS IS and without any warranties. I will get it sitting on a chair however with certain movements. Seizures are exacerbated by lack of sleep for most people who get them. Water damage, pest (termites), or deterioration exist. test showed heart rate going down when my blood pooled (rather than up, like it's supposed to). The new floor is like a rollercoaster to walk on (the floor people claim that it must have been like that before - it wasn't!) 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. Just a thought. Yes, I get this too! I also have gallstones dont know if i mentioned earlier plus this heat/humidity we've been having in California and we're not use to makes migraines worse. You might be wondering if your floor is on the verge of collapse. If so, do you know what the proximate cause is? Has anyone gone through a period of time where it was very intense? 5. I don't feel like I am off balance from within. I have a blood pressure machine and take it daily but it is always 120/80 normal not hypotensive. But when this happens I am really sleepy and its like my body just wont let me. As my cardiologist says, he believes me when I say I have these weird symptoms that come and go because neurology is a crude science and they just do not know much about it! The earth around your home is sinking. I'm wondering how long ago you stopped taking the Zoloft and how long you'd been on them. If your house is built on a solid foundation, it will be able to stand for decades without giving you any problems. I have lupus. I have a blood pressure machine and take it daily but it is always 120/80 normal not hypotensive. Not much more than a GP. It terrified me and I was ill with worry for months googling and thinking that I had some sort of deathly disease. Re: Bouncy floor sinking feeling while walking. I'm 45 now. (I didn't think until you mentioned it, but I always spin to the left.). Ive had to go through vestibular therapy and it really does matter whether you spin to left or right, when looking up and to the left or only when you peer over your right shoulder, etc. Because of the strain, walls and ceilings may also develop cracks or break completely. It is anxiety and it will go away. I've ordered it off line and waiting for my delivery . It might take time but you will be fine. The neurologist, opthoneurologist, and cardiologist have no clue what is causing it. After reading everyone's comments, I think I need to check the ENT angle. After sometime she realized that she was differently dressed, as from her shoulders the blanket was removed. I do not know what to do and I almost never want to go anywhere because I am afraid I will get that sensation. Peripheral nerves are all the nerves outside of your brain and spinal cord. Like, when I'm dizzy, some ppl will advise me to lay down (logical), but that will make it worse for some reason. You can try mediation, breath exercise, it is so helpful for the anxiety and help reduce panic attacks. Yep, I appreciate this place too. And how? No neurotologists in my area. Another way to describe it is like when your walking on a boat dock, and as you step, the floor is wobbly. Your previous content has been restored. The off balance/sinking into the ground feeling was the worst. It happens to me when I am walking too or lying down, although I don't have this constantly anymore the way I used to. I had it almost continuously for about three months. I will ask my Dr. Feels like the floor is moving anxiety symptom can change from day to day, moment to moment, and from occurrence to occurrence. A: Sagging floors are more common than you might think. YES! Try to remember if you can what your body was doing when it is triggered. The sensation of suffocating or breathlessness. . It's off and on, sometimes I don't feel it all day, other times it can happen many times in a day. 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. Its called vertigo. I haven't been diagnosed with anxiety yet. But now that they are under control, I realize I am having this sleep problem anyway. The dizzyness and head rush is sometimes concurrent with a sense of a change in pressure in the head, neck and chest. Lily, I really think you ought to try and get a doctor to order bloodwork to see whether you're approaching the menopause. Also epsom salts - half a pack in my bath and listening to Claire Weeks audio book really helped me with the muscle aches and tension. We use this in places where bedrock is shallow. ENT will look in your ears and say looks fine, unless it's a ear infection. Good morning. I used to think this can't be right, something must be . True. MRI is magnetic and ct SCAN is radiation . 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. Settling in the foundation is a possible cause of your sinking floor. I believe that could be part of the problem but, not all. This is anxiety. Ask our community of thousands of members your health questions, and learn from others experiences. I stood taller, feared less and as I did the symptoms slowly disappeared. Your house will start to fall apart inside your walls. A related sensation, when you . However, there are a few other silent indicators of sinking floors that our experts say homeowners dont notice or ignore them. Yes me, used to get it all the time but just now and then lately. once you strain your eyes alot. Sitting or lying down is fine. A few years into this, my daughter and I decided to a 30 day vegan challenge we found online. However, keep in mind that you may need to just tighten the screws on your door hinges, or check to see if the . Hi queenforever, I did experience the same phenomena and want youto know that it did go away in time. I'm on my 3rd Neuro who said it's not a tumor it's depression/ anxiety and refered me to see a psychiatrist. After my first full blown panic attack I discovered I have an anxiety disorder. he discharged me and told me i shouldn't worry about it and asked if i would like to see an ENT, i said yes. Is it anxiety? Ime taking Cymbalta now and Percocet for fibromyalgia wondering it any of those things could make it worst? Have you had your regular blood work done lately? I hope you get some answers, or are finding the symptoms manageable. I have been told that this is not positional vertigo by my ENT. Or as others have said, like you're in an elevator. My legs cause me so many problems. Patient aims to help the world proactively manage its healthcare, supplying evidence-based information on a wide range of medical and health topics to patients and health professionals. The average for my generation was about 51-52, but mine came quite naturally at age 45, and I had several years of symptoms before that. Our experts use several ways to fix a sinking foundation, and each one of them is efficient for different situations. I have twitching in them, the floor feels like it is moving, or that it is unsteady. I had these spells for a couple years, then finally I was referred to an ENT and an audiologist. I felt like I was on a boat or something like sinking into the ground with every step I took. Because vertigo and dizziness is a symptom and not a desease it can mean anything. I was told I was deficienthinking and took some vitamins only to have minimal impact on my levels.