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Constant dizziness/imbalance

Posted by Chester @chester, Jul 21, 2011

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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cmzollinger | @cmzollinger | 21 hours ago

I was told I have cervicogenic dizziness. The balance receptors around c2-3 are injured from pinched spinal cord. Had a fusion from c3-T1 2 years ago. Still waiting for the nerves to heal. I have dizziness 24/7. It's been life changing but I deal with it, taking a 2.5 Valium in late afternoon helps me get through the day. My neurologists has me on Botox injections every 3 months, but still no relief yet. Anyone else have this problem?

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SusanEllen66 | @SusanEllen66 | 16 hours ago
In reply to @blessedsista24 "That sounds like me this past year .haven't worked in a year .how did you find..." + (show)
@blessedsista24

That sounds like me
this past year .haven't worked in a year .how did you find out about axatia?
I was told I have vestibular hypofunction and neuropathy and I also use a walking stick and wear converse shoes now because they hold my feet in place.
But I can't do crowds

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@blessedsista24
I was being tested for dementia. When I complained that I couldn’t walk well because my balance was awful, I was diagnosed with Ataxia.
I also have a diagnosis of dementia. Life throws curve balls all the time…

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kdalda75 | @kndaustin71 | 9 hours ago
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@robhirst

I stopped drinking alcohol two years ago as advised as it destroys brain cells I was told. The other night I could not sleep so I lied there counting how many units I have drank over a life time and came to the conclusion I have only one brain cell left, clinging onto the back of my skull for grim life. I call it my Harry.

I know some people who have no Harries at all!

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Not sure where this came from!

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kdalda75 | @kndaustin71 | 9 hours ago

Well, the good thing is that all the tests were negative, and we can scratch off the dizziness being caused by a medication. Do you get headaches after an episode of dizziness or imbalance? I'm asking because some people who have migraine headaches will have an "aura" before the headache begins. An aura can be most anything- visual spots, snow-looking vision, aphasia....just a thought. All of which could be compounded by anxiety. I only mention this as this was what an NP who wanted to started me on an antidepressant for my dizziness. That was a no go to me! I was depressed over the continued dizziness not vice versa! Turns out once a did deep dive research it was being caused by a new medication, Eliquis, that I was put on. I stopped taking it and haven't been dizzy since.

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