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Dizziness and balance problem? Please help me...

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PJ8888
PJ8888

I dont know what to do anymore... I have dizziness and problems with my balance when walking, im starting to fall in depression... I have this illness fo 3 years and i recovered from it for a year but 3 weeks ago i had a severe vertigo and imbalance where i almost faint and now its back... My dizziness and imbalance is worst every afternoon till 11pm i did all kind of test except mri cuz im afraid to do it... Can anyone please help me and share their experience too...

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  • PJ8888
    PJ8888

    Posted

    I really need help over this situation... Im losing my mind
  • Terry6872737
    Terry6872737 PJ8888

    Posted

    You really need to get the MRI to rule out anything that would show up on it that can be treated.  I doubt seriously that it will show anything, though.  What tests did you have before and what was your diagnosis?  What did you do the first time for treatment? 
    • PJ8888
      PJ8888 Terry6872737

      Posted

      Hi i had VNG test,blood test,eye test, motor skill test,ENT and all r normal... The doctor told ne that mri is not really needed cuz all test r normal, they said this is only vertigo,anxiety and panic attack... But i really do feel i have problems with my balance and im really dizzy every afternoon...

  • koustana
    koustana PJ8888

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    Hi ,I know how you feel believe me. I felt like I'm going to die on November last year and ever since I feel like that. My doctor said I have anxiety and panic attacks and will go away, but it didn't. That change my life and I really got anxiety and panic attacks, because I didn't know what is going on with me. Last was to my doctor and explain how exactly I feel and he sent me to neurologist to make me MRI and EEG . Don't be afraid of the test, just do it ,if you think that is your chance to find out the cause of your illness.

    I wish you luck and don't over think!

    Many blessings!

    • PJ8888
      PJ8888 koustana

      Posted

      Thanks for answer, are you also dizzy and have problems with walking???
    • koustana
      koustana PJ8888

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      I'm dizzy all the time and my job was a server . I couldn't do it anymore even got laid off on the 3rd. It's just awful. I feel like I'm floating and I'm not on earth. I checked my eyes becouse I felt like I can't see clearly, but my eyes are ok . I got anxiety and panic attacks, but I'm perfectly fine in good mood ,my mind is calm but I still feel like I'm not on earth. Really bad sensation and freaks me out .
    • marlene21102
      marlene21102 PJ8888

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      PJ ,I've had this now 4 yrs,every day no let up ,what I've got is MdDS ,like Im on a boat from the minute I stand up on my legs .its full name is Mal de Debarquement Syndrome go have a look up on that ,as you've said you feel it when you walk .

         What I will ask is Do you have any neck ache /pain .

         

    • PJ8888
      PJ8888 koustana

      Posted

      I feel sorry for u... This is really scary feeling and what do you do to relieve your illness?
  • delphine85169
    delphine85169 PJ8888

    Posted

    Has your hearing been affected? You really should have mri if suggested, it' rules out anything serious. How old are you, by the way. Cheers DEL

    • PJ8888
      PJ8888 delphine85169

      Posted

      Thank you for your concern,sometimes my left or right ear will suddenly shut down and ill hear a echo sound like on microphone and im 25 i always have problem with balance problem and dizziness every afternoon
  • pauline59158
    pauline59158 PJ8888

    Posted

    Hello PJ 

    So sorry to hear your plight,

    I have onl suffered for a short while, seems like a lifetime!!

    I have been prescribed Betahistine, which was helping, not sure now!

    I wake with it every morning, after disrupted sleep, then fight with it all day.

    The Betahistine did help, initially, but seems much weaker now. As for the MRI other people who've had this have reported little benefit from the experience, as it rarely shows anything being wrong. I've had 2 MRI's following a stroke and several TIA's (ministrokes) and can sympathise with your fears. 

    Hope you get some resolution soon. 

    Best wishes 

    Pauline UK 

    • PJ8888
      PJ8888 pauline59158

      Posted

      Thanks pauline, this is really scary... I dont know what to do and i dont enjoy my everyday life because of dizziness and balance problem...
  • h1954
    h1954 PJ8888

    Posted

    So sorry to hear how much of a problem this is to you. But I would say you need to have all the tests possible. And there is info on this site about vestibular rehabilitation which may help. Good luck H
    • PJ8888
      PJ8888 h1954

      Posted

      Thanks i would really try that thanks for info
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