Constant dizziness for 3-4 months, Eye Pain, Imbalance

Pay to see a vestibular specialist physiotherapist or doctor, i now have after 4 years been identified with vestibular hypofunction with visual dependancy. You have to do the exercises which make you worse, eg for you walk around the block, stand up sit down 4 times a day, which make you dizzy to strengthen up what you may have lost to retrain your mind (they would have checked your Blood Pressure) You will need to rest afterwards and its not pleasant, but you do get stronger. Loads of simple exercises ie standing still and looking say ceiling to floor and just move your eyes around slowly, then move your head up with your eyes and then down to the floor (these exercises are just guess work from what you said need to see vestibular physio (they believe in you, honest!!)   I learnt  through tai chi and chikung and walking how to rebalance myself, but still difficult  when cannot see or have uneven surfaces. 

ENT did they suggest stress courses as really good and he could have suggested seeing a Neurologist, I soon have my 1st appointment! What happens are that classic symptoms are so wholly it takes time, so please see any vestibular specialist its worth every penny for your sanity. 

 

Hello Saccio, I suggest that you go back to ENT because you haven't been given a diagnosis, nor have you been referred elsewhere. Or try a different ENT clinic. Persevere. I didn't, and suffered alone for 15 years. Don't let that happen to you.

I can assure,you it,s NOT your feelings. F you feel anxious it is BECAUSE somethng is not right. Personally i would not return to the ENT asmit will just be wasting your time and you will get a repeat consultation (Been there, done that....twice, wasted a year of my life)!  Go back to your GP, and say you want to be referred (Not asking, you need,to end,of) to a Neuro Otologist. This consultant deals with not just the brain as a Straight Neurologist does (Eg Brain issues only) but the Vestibular system which is where most problems stem from, plus the connection with ears and eyes (Btw ENT,s are just that, Ears,  Nose and Throat and they dont have training in Vestibular System).  You will get tested thoroughly for all different types of balance problems, eyes, ears etc. MRI'S by the way are done mainly,to,rule,things out as opposed,to anything else.

Vitamins,will not solve the problem. However if you are deficient in D Or B, it can exacerbate your symptoms. D is best absorbed in liquid form ( you can get a spray and liquid for B12, which you are prob low in too)?

 

I echo what Dizzy Jules advises, particularly after spending the better part of the last 13 years dealing with vertigo. I have found a wonderful vestibular disorders specialist at UT Southwestern in Dallas, Dr. Jacob Hunter, who is a neuro-ENT doctor, specializing in ONLY ears. However, I am still in the phase of more testing to determine whether or not I have a small hole in my skull above the ear drum area or am suffering from vestibular migraines without headaches--I don't get headaches with my vertigo. I've had CT scans, MRIs of the brain, physical therapy, hypnotherapy, acupuncture, yoga, vestibular balancing exercises, and medications like Meclazine to treat the nausea, not to mention a host of oils and naturopathic medicines. None of these have relieved the symptoms for more than 24 hours or so. Driving is a challenge as you mentioned, however, I find that since the car is moving and I am moving, it's not a problem. Stopping sometimes is because you're not sure you've stopped! Those with vertigo and serious balance issues exert a great deal of energy focusing on not falling, hence why many wind up on the couch and become sedentary. I refuse to do that and it has resulted in some falls, and bumping into things, dropping things, but nothing major. I refuse to let vertigo ruin my or rule my life, however, I do know that it is important for one's sanity to find some form of relief. Finding an expert is key, reading up on the latest vestibular disorders and treatment modalities is important, as well. You will need the support of friends and family around you -- if nothing else but to assure you that you haven't lost your mind when you sometimes wonder if you have.

Keep looking for the best doc you can find and don't give up. The doctor I have is on the cutting edge of the latest research.

Finally, one of the solutions is surgery, I have learned, however, it generally results in total hearing loss in the ear most affected. At this point, I think I'd rather hear in one ear than be spinning 24/7.

Good luck to you.