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My symtoms. Can any help and advise?

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phil80337
phil80337

Hello all,

I woke up this morning feeling very dizzy and i was unable to walk straight.

after lying down with my head tilted up i started to feel slightly better.

Then i went to sleep again and woke up wih no dizzyness but just with the same symtoms ive been experincing for over a week now which are:

head discomfort

stiff neck and shoulders

sinus pain when pushed with finger

slight dizzyness and dificulty focusing

confusion occassionally 

eye twitching when tired or on a laptop

this morning was horrid so if anyone can help then please do smile

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  • deborah65881
    deborah65881 phil80337

    Posted

    hi phil ive got the same i also feel slightly drunk also sort of tingly around my face and very tired all the while sorry i dont know wot it is but im going to see my gp just letting u know your not on your own x
    • phil80337
      phil80337 deborah65881

      Posted

      Hi Deb , thanks for the message . Let me know how yours turns out ! Il do the same smile all the best x
  • arria
    arria phil80337

    Posted

    You can start googling the possibilities.  Hopefully it is just Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (Bppv) which is mostly fixable.

    Causes of Dizziness:

    Dizziness can be grouped into types by the portion of the entire balance system that is not working properly. The different portions include the inner ear, the brain, the eyes, and the limbs, neck, back, and leg muscles and joints, which react to keep us upright.

    Inner Ear Dizziness:

    Half of the inner ear is used for hearing, the cochlea. The other half is used for balance, the labyrinth. If the labyrinth, with the nerve that connects it to the brain, is malfunctioning, dizziness can result. Many types of maladies occur in the inner ear to cause dizziness including Meniere's disease, labyrinthitis, positional  vertigo, and vestibular neuritis, vestibular migraine, and tumors of the inner ear nerves. These usually cause imbalance, vertigo, and nausea. It can also be accompanied by tinnitus and hearing loss, if the nearby cochlea is also affected. 

    Central Dizziness:

    Central dizziness is caused by problems in the balance portion of the brain. Any time this portion of the brain is not working properly, dizziness can occur. Symptoms usually include lightheadedness, disorientation, imbalance, and sometimes even blacking out. Causes of central dizziness include low blood sugar, low blood pressure to the brain, strokes, multiple sclerosis, migraine, head injury, tumors, and the aging process, among others. Treating these types of dizziness usually involves treating the problem that is causing the brain not to work properly.

    • phil80337
      phil80337 arria

      Posted

      My symtoms seem to improve when avoiding computer screens and eating healthy foods .

      Why could this be ?

    • Kikili
      Kikili phil80337

      Posted

      My doc told me to avoid salt, caffeine and alcohol, as they can make my issues worse.  Maybe your healthy eating helps by eliminating some of those items.  Have you had your vision checked recently?  Best to see a doctor to rule out an infection or any underlying conditions.  I've been dealing with vertigo for two months now, no one knows why.  
    • angie_69215
      angie_69215 Kikili

      Posted

      Hello kikili

      I don t use a lot of salt at all and i only drink one cup of coffee a day. I don t. Drink and lately I barely have an appetite so i have been drinking protein drinks.

  • angie_69215
    angie_69215 phil80337

    Posted

    Hi Phil

    I have had the same symptoms since Nov. I have been in and out of doctor's visits and three trips to ER. Waitin for appointment with ENT because I Am Told All these Symptoms are connected to inner ear problems. Meantime I am taking Antivert for dizziness 3 times A day. I use an icepack in back of my neck to help with the pressure . I have ringing and throbbing in my right ear oh yeah abd I Am not able to drive.

    I am so thankful for this website because everyone here us so helpful and ut gives me hope.

    I hope you feel better.

  • phil80337
    phil80337

    Posted

    Okay guys just to let you know .

    I went to the doctor and he said all my symtoms could be caused by my triggers in my sternocleidomastoid as apparently I have trigger points there caused by either bad posture or heavy lifting (gym)

    I've been doing the exercises instructed and I feel 10 x better .

    I feel stupid for worrying so much lol

    Maybe it's the same for you guys ?

    Worth a try !

    There's videos online to demonstrate the exercises

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