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Fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD): What are next steps?
Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases | Last Active: May 28 8:13pm | Replies (28)Comment receiving replies
I was told the same thing. I have carotid artery FMD with no renal artery problems. I take a daily 81 mg aspirin to thin the blood to prevent stroke and have been told, after one annual checkup to make sure carotid arteries were stable, that 2 years would be my next follow up visit with the neurologist. I do have persistent ringing in my ears, neck pain sometimes, and lightening like headaches. No balance or dizziness though. The aspirin helps my headaches. Wishing you the best. Please keep us posted if you get any more information.
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Also curious if you have any additional issues when you attempt exercise?
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Mine is in the same place. And no renal artery issues. It’s so interesting to me that they tell you to be cautious and don’t manipulate the neck at all and yet it’s nothing serious enough to treat. Unfortunately I’m allergic to aspirin so I can’t take that. They put me on a BP medication but I don’t have high BP so that causes even more dizziness. Needless to say I stopped taking that. They tried to tell me the dizziness was silent migraine- but I find it hard to believe it’s a migraine that doesn’t ever go away. Chronic dizziness, ringing ears and neck pain right at the artery. It’s a very frustrating experience to say the least.
I’m seeking second opinions but I’m not hopeful the answers will change. Trying my best to get back into physical and emotional shape. Prayers for you and me! Trust me if I find any answers I will share.