should I see the doctor if dizziness and head for 1 week - Headaches & Migraines Message Board

Marlene1974 · 03-29-2009, 01:24 AM

I take blood pressure medication and I saw the doctor 6 days ago because I was getting constenly dizzy and big head. The doctor gave different blood pressure medicine and head pills. I am still getting dizzy and the head continues. As soon as I get up I fell very dizzy. Could something be going on on my head? I cannot take it anymore. Help

krazy2day · 03-29-2009, 02:08 AM

Constantly dizzy???? So it's not just when you get up, right?

It's not totally uncommon for people to rise too quickly and feel dizzy. This usually isn't a 'constant' issue though. I'm assuming your definition of constant means periodic times throughout the day which may be related to the inner ear (did your dr visit include him checking your ears). How well are you managing your blood pressure? You could be dizzy from meds alone (which is NOT good because you may be hypo-tensive). If you can use a home monitor when you feel these dizzy spells to check your blood pressure and see if its low, that may help you pinpoint it. There are probably tons of other things it could be so stay in touch with your dr... I have no idea what you mean by 'big head' and 'head pills'

AnnD · 03-29-2009, 03:28 AM

Did he check your ears for any signs of infection and also there is a mastoid bone behind the ear that would require a CAT scan to see if that was infected..that too would cause dizziness. If there is anything in the slightest wrong with the inner ear you would feel dizzy but generally there is also serious nausea along with that. What is your head medicine pill? I guess it doesn't much matter ....the remedy didn't help so you need to go back to the doctor and keep going until he fixes the problem. Sorry you are suffering it is so miserable to feel dizzy all the time.