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sonic Senior Member  Posts: 149 |
posted 07-29-2002 01:22 PM
  
Hi all, Im at my wits end.these are my symptoms..dizzyness, dble vision, ear buzzing, nausea. Its been happaning for about 2 years,Ive had 2 hearing & balance tests..(normal), Ive had 2 MRI"s..(normal)..My last :episode was sat. nite got dizzy & nauseous(no ear buzzing), ended up taking gravol & bonimine..which made me sooo sleepy Im going to see the ENT on thursday. I dont know what is next to do??? What is left to rule out? Im sure he must think that its all in my head (pardon the pun)  I just wish they would find something so I can be treated! ~~can anyone relate? IP: Logged |
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Bunty Senior Member Posts: 129 |
posted 07-29-2002 07:20 PM
Hello...sorry to hear you're feeling bad. Have you thought about anxiety, or panic attacks? Sometimes those kinds of problmes can manifest themselves very physically, and I think nausea and dizziness in particular are classic symptoms of panic attacks. You could do a bit of research and see whether it's worth following this up with your doctor - start by checking out the anxiety/stress board here! Good luck. Bunty IP: Logged |
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sonic Senior Member Posts: 149 |
posted 07-30-2002 11:10 AM
Thanks for the suggestion bunty,,, That did cross my mind,..but I think I have ruled it out considering MOST of the spells happen when Im watching TV, or even lying down. I take valium for depression,it has helped alot. I just dont know what my next step is? This cant be normal...Do I ask for a referal to see a neurologist(sp)..head dr? Or do I live my life spinning & falling down? Its good thing I dont drive!...LOL IP: Logged |
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Bunty Senior Member Posts: 129 |
posted 07-30-2002 09:01 PM
Hi Sonic...coming to the end of my very limited knowledge here I'm afraid. It's probably worth seeing your doctor and getting a full physical check-up, then asking for a referral to see a neurologist (don't know the spelling either). If you don't get anywhere with that, there's certainly no harm in seeing a psychiatrist and investigating the anxiety possibility. By the way, I have an anxiety disorder and my symptoms can come on at any time, including when I'm watching TV! Let me know how you get on... Bunty IP: Logged |
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oldbetsy16 Newbie Posts: 3 |
posted 08-06-2002 01:54 AM
You're kind of far north, but does anyone up there get Lyme disease? It originated in Lyme, CT. The first phase is flu-like but the second phase sounds like what you're going thru, plus tingling in fingers, and then you get into stiff joints later. Maybe far fetched, but if they've checked for everything else...? Think back two years ago...the only way (that we know of) that you can get Lyme disease is from a deer tick. Also, try cutting back on asprin & caffiene...laugh if you want, but MY ears aren't ringing any more!  [This message has been edited by oldbetsy16 (edited 08-06-2002).] IP: Logged |
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sonic Senior Member Posts: 149 |
posted 08-08-2002 12:25 AM
Hi betsy...I dont think its lyme...we live in the city & dont get out much.. ANywho..bunty..you were right on the money! I saw my ENT 2day...he's almost certain it is due to "anxiety"..& he gave me a script for "hydrodiuril"..it is a diuretic, & also used for high blood presure. Does this sound right? Im a bit leary to take it b/c I already have LOW blood presure. Also...Im thinking of an anti-anxiety med...any suggestions..(ive tried paxil,prozac) yuck...LOL ~TY~ IP: Logged |
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Bunty Senior Member Posts: 129 |
posted 08-12-2002 01:50 AM
Sounds like you're getting somewhere which is good. I don't know anything about diuretics I'm afraid so can't help you there. I'm presuming the doctor that prescribed it knows about your low blood pressure? I take Paxil...don't know how great it is though. You could try posting messages on the stress/anxiety board here. There are lots of supportive and knowledgeable people there, and someone there is bound to be able to answer any medication questions you might have. Take care, Bunty IP: Logged |
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Kristeen Member Posts: 30 |
posted 08-20-2002 09:04 AM
Hi Sonic, I have been getting bouts of vertigo for years now. To a point of being totally incapacitated for two or three days when it happens. They diagnoised it as mineres disease, no known cause or cure type catch all disease. What I found helped, along with my head aches, was Cranial Sacral treatments I got from my Physical therapist. I know massage therapists and chiropractors also use this therapy. It's amazing what it can do. The temproal plate and one other plate on your skull have an affect on your balance and middle ear. If they are out even slightly they can cause all kinds of problems. Good luck. Kris  IP: Logged |
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govn1115 Newbie Posts: 5 |
posted 08-20-2002 01:26 PM
Hi Sonic, I'm just experiencing the same symptoms, i feel dizziness shared with nausea and vertigo eventually it all startes while I'm at the office, in front of the computer (like 11AM) and it lasts several hours, I've also realized that on mondays it doesn't happens so I've been trying to guess what might be happening to me; here is what I consider like feasible causes: 1. I live in a near town close to Mexico city then I need to drive almost a hour everyday to get to my job. 2. The altitude of mexico city might be disturbbing my balance senses and steady main functions. 3. Perhaps spending so many time in front of the monitor with no screen to distray its radiation originates the problem. All this situation it's being annoying since I just can't focus or get concentration at all in my daily stuff, no matter what I do. I really feel sad however I'll try to be patient and easy-going since any experienced doctor has been able to give a reliable diagnostic or solution either. I just wanted you to know that I really know how bad it feels and probably for someone this post might be helpful. Nelson Varela, 22yo. IP: Logged |
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sonic Senior Member Posts: 149 |
posted 08-21-2002 12:21 AM
Hi Nelson, Sorry to hear your job is making you sick! I find the more time I spend in front of my puter the worse my spells get. & not to mention eye strain! I think it has to do with the scrolling motion. can you go to a specialist? (good luck)... Kristeen, My drs. were trying to rule out menier's..it was his first diagnoises. But I have breaks between spells..2 months off, 3 wks on, 1 month off 5 wks on..etc.. At least the cranial massage seems to be helping you. Its a terrible thing, menier's. I may even have it b/c my faith in drs is down the crapper! Im considering taking valium(low dose).. (as I am already doing) rather than an anti-anxiety drug. I'll probably have an adverse reaction anyway!...LOL IP: Logged |
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acbuchan Member Posts: 47 |
posted 08-23-2002 09:44 AM
Hi Im sorry Im a little late catching on to this message, but I thought I'd put in my 2 cents worth! I also suffer from the same as you so Ill be waiting in anticipation to see what they say you have. Mine is also periodic like yours, I also have low blood pressure! I put mine down to my blood pressure being too low when I have these attack, I'm not sure if it is because Ive never had it checked. But I have got it that bad at times that I have had the doctor give me huge amount of stematil injections(anti nausia drug) just so that I could stop vomiting. It is so disabiling when it happens so I can sympathize with you! Good luck in your search for an answer! Oh also by the way I found that it got worse after I had had my children (straight after the birth for about 1 yr) do you have children and did you find this? Good luck Cindy  IP: Logged |
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sonic Senior Member Posts: 149 |
posted 08-23-2002 12:35 PM
Hi Cindy, Ive never had the vomiting like you do..it sounds HORRID! When Im nauseas(sp)..I take a bonamine or gravol..the drawbacks are it makes you VERY sleepy! NOT good..but better than nothing I guess. I have stopped taking the diuretics..I was on them for 13 days & I STILL have the rash on both legs (wierd)? they made my hands numb & tingly, & I had pains in my chest...geeeesh! Ive decided to buy a BP monitor ..If I can find a reasonably priced one. & I can check my BP with every dizzy spell! IP: Logged |
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sonic Senior Member Posts: 149 |
posted 08-27-2002 11:35 PM
Well, Im back from seeing the ENT...He's as stumped as I am!! So Im being refered to a neurologist(sp) Can someone tell me what I can expect? as far as tests go? Will he be able to tell me if its all in my head? (pardon the pun) ~TY~ IP: Logged |
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Kamden Senior Veteran  Posts: 723 |
posted 08-28-2002 11:23 AM
Sonic, I had all these same symptoms and they stem from problem muscles in my neck and shoulders pressing on the nerves and affecting the blood supply to my brain. I was in a car accident and ended up with whiplash, and spent months in PT for my injuries. My symptoms were severe then and the physical therapist explained the reason for the dizziness and balance problems to me. Tense and knotted up muscles press on the nerves supplying the oxygen to your brain. The problem is simple, but the doctors are always looking for something more serious and never seem to find it. You can usually tell yourself if this is the problem by massaging your own neck and shoulders. If there is aching when you do this, or tense muscles, this is probably the source and very easy to get taken care of. You don't have to have severe symptoms for this to be the source. I still have relapses occasionally, if I lift too much, clean too much, or just overuse these muscles. I then go back to PT for a few sessions and the symptoms disappear. I too got horrible dizzy spells while laying down in bed, or back in a reclinder watching TV. I would certainly find out if your neck could be the cause. Good luck IP: Logged |
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Bunty Senior Member Posts: 129 |
posted 08-28-2002 08:26 PM
Hi Sonic - I've been referred to a neurologist as well, because my anxiety symptoms have been really bad recently and my doctor wants to make certain that there's nothing else wrong. On my first visit to the neurologist I had a really thorough check-up - blood pressure, reflexes, lots of different vision and hearing tests and a couple of little balance exercises. And lots of talking about my symptoms. Since then I've also had a long, strange sort of eye test which involved me pressing a button every time I saw a flashing light. That was quite hard work actually. I've also had an EEG, which is where they place electrodes on your head and monitor your brainwaves while you lie down for 20 minutes. All pretty harmless so far so I wouldn't worry at all. Good luck and let us know how you get on. Bunty IP: Logged |
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sonic Senior Member Posts: 149 |
posted 08-29-2002 12:51 AM
When you have a dizzy spell, can you massage your own neck for possible relief? or is it something that a therapist has to do? Bunty, thanks for that info..At least Im a bit prepared as to what to expect! ~~Take er easy~ IP: Logged |
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Kamden Senior Veteran Posts: 723 |
posted 08-29-2002 10:36 AM
Sonic, if your neck or shoulder and back muscles are the cause, a therapist really needs to work on you, because they get down deep to the problem muscles and know which ones to work on first to take care of the dizziness. I have tried but it is just too hard and takes alot of strength. It is easy to have problem muscles and not even realize it untill a those muscles are kneaded. I would suggest you have somebody check out your back by giving you a firm massage. The muscles that affect the blood supply to the brain are the ones in the neck on both sides, and the ones in the shoulders, and also by the shoulder blades in the back. If you lie down flat on your stomache, arms down to your sides, have another person do a massage on your shoulders { a firm one } and also shoulder blades. The shoulder blades { right next to where your blade stops and your ribs start } are a common area to have knots and not even realize it. These muscles are all connected to the ones in your neck, and can pull the neck and shoulder muscles taught, causing the symptoms. If you find problem muscles, they will ache when putting pressure on them, and you will also feel knots. You could ask to be referred to physical therapy if you find you have this problem, and try a few treatments. Or even if you are not sure, you could still try a few treatments, because the therapist may find it and you may not. PT starts working immediately. I hope you get some relief, I know what it is like to feel like this. Keep me posted please. IP: Logged |
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glitterstars Newbie Posts: 5 |
posted 08-31-2002 01:47 AM
Hey all, Some of these symptoms sound like mine. I get headaches, dizzy, tingling hands and legs, pressure in my head (don't know what it's called.) Yesterday, when I woke up, I was like leaning to one side on my bed..like I was dizzy just sitting there. I also get like headache pains in my forehead, just above my eyes. Then, I get nauseous..even if I'm laying down. I'm really getting worried about what it is. I have had these types of symptoms for 2 months now, and I really wish they would just go away. I'm only 21 years old, and I'm starting school again next week. Plus, to add insult to injury, I don't have health insurance. I'm not in the greatest of positions. So, I guess I can say that I know how you all feel. Janet IP: Logged |
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coldplay_2002 Member Posts: 28 |
posted 09-06-2002 02:29 PM
hi i have similar symptoms and have thought sometimes that it is anxiety, i am only 22 but over that last 3 yrs i have become very nervous and worried about almost everything but i have gone to my dr and he always says its a sinus infection and gives me an antibiotic and i do end up feeling better for a while.. maybe u have really bad sinus' as do many ppl and even tho your nose isnt stuffy it could still be a sinus infection. IP: Logged |
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Kamden Senior Veteran Posts: 723 |
posted 09-09-2002 05:01 PM
Alot of doctors can overlook a neck and muscle problem which can cause, headaches, dizziness, fog headedness, confusion, trouble understanding things etc. They are taught to check everything but the blood supply to the brain, which can be affected by a displaced vertebrae, or strained muscle. Just thought all of you should know that when everything else has been ruled out { as it was with me } I found I had severely strained muscles in my back and neck that were pressing on the nerves and interrupting the blood supply to my brain, causing all these symptoms. When I went to physical therapy, I found out I had some very bad muscles and knots all over in them when the therapist started working on me. It starts working right away for the dizziness if this is the cause. IP: Logged |
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YesterdaysChild Senior Member Posts: 110 |
posted 09-27-2002 09:12 PM
quote: Kamden I wanted to find out aobut the physical therapy. I have no idea what I have but I know that it's associated around the back of my neck. I feel like my nerves are pressed down and it's causing my neck and head to become extremely sensitive. It sometimes feels like vibration or uncontrolled spasm. It is not visible so the doctors can't really see for themselves. I want to get rid of this problem, please give me some more info. It's making me dizzy and limiting my lifestyle. IP: Logged |
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sonic Senior Member Posts: 149 |
posted 09-28-2002 01:59 PM
I have also had that WEIRD vibration thing on the back of my neck.. It is bizarre. I find the more active I am the better I fel..I do ALOT of Yoga & streching.& head rolls..etc..I would recomend it! As for my appoint. with the neurolagist..haaaa ;( I also started taking "Celexa"..for depresion/anxiety. IP: Logged |
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Kamden Senior Veteran Posts: 723 |
posted 10-03-2002 11:44 PM
YesterdaysChild, I posted a new topic and titled it to you, in reply to your question about physical therapy. I hope that helps you. IP: Logged |
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