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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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  • anne05147
    anne05147 PJ8888

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    if you don't want an MRI due to feeling claustrophobic you can always ask to have a CT scan instead.  Best wishes.

  • Pebblesnz
    Pebblesnz PJ8888

    Posted

    Are you able to get and mri? I haven't done it yet and don't like small spaces but an open ended wide bore looks ok. I think surely if the Drs suspected something sinister they would send for mri? I wonder why it's a time thing, are you eating well, hydrated with water, breathing properly ? From having this I'm not down playing what you have but just checking off the basics .

    Yesterday after spending 3 weeks and half a day permanently dizzy , mine suddenly cleared , no idea why, all I did diff was start high dose vitamin c powder in case of ear infection , prob not related but couldn't hurt.

    I know it's so scary, I really hope you can get an answer soon.

    • PJ8888
      PJ8888 Pebblesnz

      Posted

      Ohhh i would try to take vitamin C, sometimes my esr hurts
  • Terry6872737
    Terry6872737 PJ8888

    Posted

    Sounds like Vestibular Neuritis but, the MRI would be good to rule out an Acoustic Neuroma or any other head issues.  Did you have a concussion before this started?  Car accident, etc.?
    • PJ8888
      PJ8888 Terry6872737

      Posted

      Thanks for your answer, my 1st dizzy attack was when me and my sister went to a 3D ride where it moves and vibrate its very wavy ride and after that ride for about 30minutes i got a huge dizziness that last for 20minutes until home and so on until now...
  • gillian76726
    gillian76726 PJ8888

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    I would ask your GP for. Referral to a Neuro otologist,,as I recommend to everyone on here.  not a Neurologist only as they are,mainly looking for tumours and or damage, and that kind of thing.  You obviously have a vestibular problem and the otologist people know more than Ents.they will  do much more testing and give you a proper course of treatment.  It,s your right to have  get this referral,so don,t be fobbed off Okay!
  • fasthorse
    fasthorse PJ8888

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    I'm sorry you're having so many problems with balance and dizziness. This is a debilitating experience. Have you had your neck checked? For some,t this is just a matter of a vertebrae being out of alignment.i had an entire day today of no dizziness. hiked 4 miles and stayed busy..then sitting at the computer.i felt myself sway...i do know i have a bad neck, and inner ear problems...Hang in there. try Dr. Carol Foster's exercise..it might do the trick. and i hope you get x-rayed to take a look at your neck/spine...I know a guy who was in horrible head pain, seeing double, and constantly nauseas. His Dr wanted to do an MRI..but he went to a chiro first..Turned out to be a  pinched nerve from  years of looking down in his work...Take care. keep us posted.
    • PJ8888
      PJ8888 fasthorse

      Posted

      Thanks for the info oh my i have most of the time a neck pain and when ever i stretched my neck from left it always has a huge soind like a bone breaking
  • fasthorse
    fasthorse PJ8888

    Posted

    oh, and please try saline nasal rinses...they can help move the ear tubes and restore balance.
    • PJ8888
      PJ8888 fasthorse

      Posted

      What is that? That sounds very helpful can u please share more information about this
    • fasthorse
      fasthorse PJ8888

      Posted

      Sure..Use a neti-pot or bulb syring...2 cups warm water with a tsp. salt and a pinch of soda...Use one cup per nostril.Tilt head sideways over basin and pour warm solution in one nostril..Sounds weird, but it will clean sinuses and the water will exit the other nostril. Repeat with the other side..Blow nose gently..There are vids, and instructions online..My Dr. told me this 6 months ago..It will cause ears to pop..I also have the breaking sound in the neck..it's shocking...went to chiro for another xray last week, and 2 vertebrae or nearly closed in neck..Depressing, as thisis what i hoped to avoid.  I hope your Dr. checks your spine...he should if you're having these bone breaking sounds...Perhaps you should be taking liquid minerals to strengthen bone, too..I wish you well!
  • jan1958
    jan1958 PJ8888

    Posted

    Hi there,

    Very sorry to hear about your problem for all this time.

    I have had my vestibular problem for 18 months now, and have had to give up work due to my unsteadiness and walking difficulties.

    I have had to seek my own help as GP and ENT didnt have a clue what was wrong with me. I am now under an incredible balance team in Kent Medway Maritime Hospital. Although this is is a 4 hour journey for me its worth it. I have just started walking a bit on my own as before I couldnt even get to the dust bin outside. I think its a matter of confidence and as my therapist says learning to trust your body.

    I would advise you to get an MRI done I know its scarey, but things can be ruled out. Take care now Jan.

    • anne05147
      anne05147 jan1958

      Posted

      Hi Jan

      are you under Dr Suranthiran?  I'm also due to re attend their clinic there in september.

       

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