← Return to Lightheadedness 24 hrs a day; otherwise very healthy fit 79 yr old

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@minnmitzi I have had the same dizziness that can never be diagnosed. ENT sees nothing except my ears are constantly in tinnitus since a bout with a virus (Epstein Barr) years ago. Have constant clear mucous dripping (sometimes flooding) from nose and feel fullness in sinus on one side of nose. ENT still sees nothing. I suspect there is inflammation somewhere but no indication of infection on any blood tests. MRI of brain sees nothing. Had cataracts (starting in late 70's) and new lens. Left eye has never felt right or had real good vision but eye doctor finds nothing. Also have had stent and now a pacemaker for AFib. The heart meds, in my humble opinion, are part of the problem and in my case made the balance issues worse. No one knows. I have learned to not get up without having a handhold on something and to slow down while walking. The drs just do not seem to know how to treat this annoying symptom. The worst part is falling so do what you can to know where your feet are at all times. Wear good shoes, forget those heels. Keep trying as one day someone somewhere may find a real cure for the issues of tinnitus. I have gone from being able to climb on our rooftops like a mountain goat to barely navigating the flat floors, no steps, of our home. In the absence of a cure, we just have to adapt.

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@brigid4 I was lightheaded for approximately 1.5 years and my blood pressure would drop, increasing the lightheadedness. A stroke was ruled out, stopped supplements but no improvement. The neurologist said it was central nervous system dysfunction related to age. Also diagnosed me with Ménière’s disease. The symptoms were not typical of this disease. I stopped my statin drug and with in two months or so there was significant improvement but not completely resolved. My cardiologist and neurologist were informed and both agreed that it very well could be caused by the statin which I was on for years. I am watching my diet and have decided not to try related medication for time being. I would suggest that you discuss all medications your taking with your physician for potential side effects.