Constant head pressure / dizziness
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I've been suffering with constant head pressre and dizziness now for 2 months following a bad chest viral infection, although the dizziness had started quite a long before (but only for very short periods a couple of times a day). My doctor has no idea what it is and so far I have been prescibed medications covering vertigo, tension headache and migraine and nothing has worked. I am currenly on 20mg of amitriptyline which unfortunately hasnt helped either. This week the pressure has just got worse now accompanied by pain, made worse when I talk for some reason. I never take time off work but as I work on a computer all day I cannot cope with looking at a screen for long periods so cannot return. It has truly affected my life in every way. I have always been fit and active (I am 54) and love walking, acting and playing with my grand-children etc but not able to do any of these things at the moment which is awful.
If anyone can help I would be so grateful.
Thank you
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Kizzi423 janette72536
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janette72536 Kizzi423
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I haven't heard of this but will mention to my doctor at my next appointment. I have been referred to a neurologist but not likely to receive an appointment for quite a long time but am open to trying anything that may help!
theboyfromxtown janette72536
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I've had some similar problems and was referred to a neurologist. He carried out some tests on me (watch my finger - stuff like that) and found nothing but he did put me down for a "whole spine MRI". The NHS waiting list was so long that I decided to have the scan done privately. I got the results yesterday and I'm trying to come to terms with what was found following my GP's explanation of a fairly detailed report. There is too much information to go into here but it did point to arthritis - as in wear and tear - putting pressure in my neck and leg and in particular, on the nerves, which, in turn, are causing the headaches and leg pain. I may not like the results but at least I can move forward.
janette72536 theboyfromxtown
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Thank you for your response which I find very interesting as only this week I had a bone scan on my feet and ankles as arthritis is suspected by a consultant I've had several appointments with! Pity they couldn't have scanned other parts at the same time but obviously the 'foot' problem is something that's been going on for a couple of years so been waiting a while for that particular scan which is usual with the NHS. I had a major back problem years ago which meant using a wheelchair for 12 months but thankfully with hard work and determination I got through it. Definitely worth bringing up with Doctor though! I hope your problems get sorted ASAP.
theboyfromxtown janette72536
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janette72536 theboyfromxtown
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theboyfromxtown janette72536
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