Vertigo Episode - 6 Months Constant Dizziness Neck/Back Pain

Hi there! New to this forum looking for answers and help.

Long story, but back in June of 2024 I started having chest pains on the left side. Family has a history of heart related issues, so immediately went into panic mode and ended up in the ER. Chest xrays, ekgs, all negative. Blood test and troponin test all without issues. Doctor stated I likely had Gerd and sent me on my way. In May, shortly thereafter, I started getting chest pain and upper back pain that was radiating into the left arm and neck. Ended up in the ER again, this time made sure I went through a full round of tests. Had the standard xrays and ekgs done but also had a CT-SCAN with contrast, no issues. Blood test again, all no issues.

Following that visit, I was driving home in June, again, shortly after my last visit, and at a red light I had a sudden bout of vertigo, full spin. Thankfully was able to stay where I was at and the vertigo subsided in 20-30 seconds. Was sick to my stomach the rest of the night and took a day or two to recover.

After that episode, I scheduled a visit to a Cardiologist where I had an ultrasound done and a stress test on a treadmill. All were perfect with no issues. Explained my issues and was told to see an ENT doctor. Had that visit completed and was told I did not have BPPV when conducting the epley maneuver and did not recommend any more in depth tests.

Fast forward to recent months. I have noticed my neck and back pain has gotten worse and worse. I also have severe pec shoulder pain at times, all on the left side. Went to a Orthopedic and pain doctor who prescribed an mri of the cervical spine. I tested positive for a potential pinched nerve. The mri identified a herniated disc in my C5/C6 vertebrae with spinal impingement. I am currently waiting for a steroid injection and have been in physical therapy now for 3 weeks.

My concern is not only the constant paint in my neck and upper back, but the constant dizziness I experience. It is daily, worse at times, particularly in the morning and if I move a certain way. The feeling is almost like a sudden 1-2 second blast of "spin" or a "shift" in vision and then I am fine. I struggle to focus on objects at times and have noticed that I have tension at the back base of my skull when looking up. I also sometimes feel pressure in my head/ears.

It is a very hard to describe feeling, but something feels so wrong and I don't know what is causing it. Is it cervicogenic dizziness? Is it something else? I am at a loss and just looking for some help and ideas. It is going on 6 months now since my initial pain and vertigo episode.

Thanks in advance!