Post Covid Head Pressure/ Dizziness
I am new here, I had covid last year, I have not been the same since, I feel like I am dizzy often, I have head tightness and pressure, some times stabbing pain in my temples. Feels like vertigo at night when I am just sitting there. its horrible, I had had 2 cat scans of my head, nothing came up. I really believe this is from Covid.
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I feel your pain. I had Covid in December of 2022 and lost my taste and smell. I’ve had 3 Stellate Ganglion Block injections into my neck and they have only slightly improved my taste and smell. I still can’t taste any flavors of anything, only salty, sweet and sour. I just recently started to smell the coffee grounds in the morning. I’m going to have a 4th injection in June and if that doesn’t work, I’m loosing hope.
Hello, I have similar symptoms of vertigo and constant headaches. It's terrible. So far nothing has helped. What is the "Mayo program"? Thanks for the info.
@nomeite I visited Mayo Rochester in September 2023 for their Long COVID programs. Lots of blood tests, tilt table test, and sleep quality test. Followed by education, a personal recovery plan, and then coaching and nurse check ins. Today I feel better, definitely not 'cured' but in a more manageable place.
Hi there...This is an old thread but hope maybe you check in, fellow New Yorker! My primary Covid symptom was dizziness, not respiratory, and it's persisted after bouts #2 and #3. This on top of chronic sinusitus, so it's hard to parse: Is it sinus stuff causing my symptoms, which include dizziness, hearing loss, tinnitus or is it post-Covid? Or can they even tell? I had an intake at NYU and would love to know if the program was helpful for you. My intake doc, Dr. Munger, was smart, kind, and thorough but had no suggestions or follow-up. I realize my symptoms haven't put me on disability, but they do affect QOL...always feeling shaky, like my head doesn't quite belong to me and, as the above poster perfectly described:..."...dizzy but not exactly, feels like dropping on a roller coaster but not exactly, feels like light headedness but not exactly, when I stand still I sense a rocking sensation. " Yup. Me too. Best wishes to you and to everyone on this board!!
@shashig Appears you are quoting me. Those were and still are to a degree my symptoms along with PEM and Exercise Intolerance. I consider them managed, but not cured. My hopes are one day they go away, but nobody seems to know for sure.
To @arichards3 ... We hope and throw in a little prayer, too! Hey, it can't hurt.
@mbryant1380 I'd posted this but neglected to include your I.D....I was wondering if the NYU program did anything for you...hope you still check in!!
Hi, unfortunately no. I did test positive for POTS “like” symptoms, was only given management for it. Up my water and salt intake, wear compression garments, but that’s about it. My doctor, Dr Congden was also very kind, sympathetic, patient and supportive of what I’m going through. So that helps a little, if nothing else emotionally.
I still suffer from sinusitis, tinnitus, balance issues and horrible gastrointestinal symptoms. I was sick I believe with Covid again in February, even though I tested negative, my daughter tested positive. So unfortunately things are worse, now I have severe nerve pain and symptoms I was already suffering from have elevated. I was given Gabapentin but it caused vision problems. So I push through the pain best I can.
At this point I’ve taken a pause going to doctors for help, because so far nothing has.
I pray you are feeling much better.
Best wishes