Constant dizziness/imbalance
I'm a 47 year old male, and I've been experiencing a non-spinning dizziness/imbalance feeling for over ten months now. It all started after having a sinus and ear infection. I've had and MRI of the head, balance testing, blood tests for any deficiencies, heart tests, all of which are negative. I am suppose to see a neurologist next. Anyone else having similar problems?
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It is important to work with a well trained therapist in vestibular therapy—- most PT do not have the training to help with vestibular issues— Been dealing with dizzy issues for 2.5 years and only relieve I got was with an Emory certified PT and good ENT who found the problem—
My experience is similar I was so dizzy and I would get shortness of breath , my left ear was plugged , I couldn't sleep due to my heart racing, after several doctors blamed it on anxiety found nothing wrong with all the tests and several emergencies.
I went back one more time because I knew something was really wrong. They admitted me after they finally did a full blood panel and my potassium was a 2 the doctor asked if I wanted to be resuscitated due to my heart stopping , so I spent four days in the hospital (I survived ), sense then my platelets were high Seen a hematologist I am on HU 5000 & blood thinners. I am looking into the vagus nerve which controls all of our systems {verry interesting!! I finally received an upright MRI looking at an old neck injury... I have CCI which is causing my whole body complications. I am finally finding the source after three decades. I hope they can help you. I just kept on asking the universe for help. I know am at the point now were I need to surrender to the fact that I am really sick at age 55 I am sick in tired of being sick and tired. I also know that through my experience there may be someone I can help.
I wonderif the voxxlife patches and voxxlife socks i wear for the imbalance and stinging I have in my feet from peripheral neuropathy (caused from chemo )would help you. I love them. I use the Liberty Patch. Voxlife.com.
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This is great info. Thank You very much. I am on my way to u tube and will check back for a follow up reply.
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Could be a nutritional deficiency like B12. That's what happened to me. I hope you figure it out.
@carefor … I am so curious about your post!!! Even though I presented and stated I have Vestibular Migraine, cause treatment of that nature did help, there’s soo much more to this a feel. And wonder if the things you discussed could unravel more of my issue. What kind of dr came up with CCI?? I too have had trouble with potassium and B12 levels. I get so overcome sometimes with fatigue at seemingly not that taxing of tasks. Would love to hear more from you …. Anything you have to share to point me in a direction where I could go to find out more potential answers. Also , 11 years ago we had a horrible spin out in a vehicle but lived to tell the story… thank god. But when I put my story together I feel after that is where it began!!
Good luck to you and appreciate anything you can share!!!
And to all who may have read my first post about Vestibular Migraine and I said go to YouTube optikinetic exercises. It’s not just that easy … there’s a lot more information regarding how to proceed with some of those videos, ie- how long , how quickly , what you’re doing with your head while your doing them, etc.. please don’t feel like just looking at them are the actual way to use some of those videos!!!! But listening to Shin Beh and other videos by the 2 PT’s that you’ll find along side of his stuff , is really good information. Thames take that info to your dr and find a soecific PT with that training . A regular PT will not be able to treat that condition adequately! !!!!! Good luck!!
I had vestibular neuritis 9 years ago and altho the worst went there was still a feeling of imbalance although I never fell. To say “dizzy” would not be right but sinething close.
As I have always suffered from vertigo, although infrequent, I have now found a Physio who does an excellent treatment for vertigo/vestibular problems (not just Epply) and am feeling great - until another attack which hopefully won’t happen.
Find someone to treat this problem thoroughly
I have the same thing right now. This started with an acute bilateral herpes eye infection. I already have orthostatic hypotension (I hope they've ruled this out for you) and it's made it way worse. I have to squat down to avoid fainting (I've hurt myself trying to ignore it). Now I'm wondering if it's related to medication they put me on and I've finished the course today. Have you had a full eye inspection? Or any eye symptoms at all? I'm wondering if you could have an issue with a nerve of your ear or eyes. Just a thought anyway