dizziness or vertigo- like problems along with neck stiffness anyone? - Dizziness / Vertigo Message Board

kag · 06-29-2003, 08:23 PM

Just new to the board and want to know if this is a common problem with cervical neck situations. What is a high definitions MRI? I want to know if I had one done already. thanks for any input.

Kag

lifeonhold2003 · 06-29-2003, 11:36 PM

Hi Kag, Welcome to the boards! Here you'll be able to find people who care and who have been or are going through the same things you are. You know the old saying, "Misery loves company".

In the very beginning, I did have a lot of trouble with dizziness. I also had vision problems, blurry and seeing spots.

AS far as a "high definition MRI", the only thing I can think of is if they use dye.

I hope this helps. Often it helps to go back through previous posts.

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AKA: Julie

4/23/03 - Anterior Cervical Discectomy w/Fusion C5/6 - donor bone with titanium plate, 4 screws, no collar post-op

winged phantom · 06-30-2003, 07:13 AM

HI Kag and Julie...
I want to welcome you both to the boards.... I've been playing hooky, though!

Yes, misery does love company! And Julie, you are from one fantastic state!

I had some episodes of vertigo... they would come and go pretty fast, but it really worried me while I was driving, wondering if I would suddenly whip the wheel around, trying to compensate for the sudden, strange sensation! And since surgery, I haven't noticed them any more. I haven't been driving much, though, so who knows if I'll get them only then. We'll find out soon enough!
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12/29/89 C5-6 Microdiskectomy (no fusion)
4/9/03 ACDF C4-7 with plating and donor bone

mel333 · 07-01-2003, 08:41 AM

Hi everyone,
Kag,
I do have dizziness and my NS said that discogenic pain can cause this effect. I guess it's because the spinal column is so central and a bad disc can really upset the rest. I also get neck pain, headaches and arm pain and awaiting surgery 23rd July. I also get really shaky and dizzy with headaches if they are bad.
Take care,
Mel

kag · 07-04-2003, 08:44 AM

Hi Meg,

I wanted to wish you a speedy recovery. I know that you a scheduled for surgery on the 23rd. I hope all goes well. What type of surgery are you having or should I ask what level or levels? Let us know how things go for you. We all will be pulling for you.

kag