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dizziness question -- brain tumor?

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ray06882
ray06882

Hello all, 

I have a question about my dizziness that started about 3 months ago (it's end of July 2017 now). It goes away for a couple of days and then comes back suddenly and just sweeps in. It is not there every day, but on the days that I feel dizzy it kind of comes and goes throughout the day. I am much better when sitting. Muscles in my shoulders are extremely sore. Sometimes my neck will hurt. Sometimes I will have a headache. Going to the gym (cardio) usually helps. I have been able to tie it back to working out with weights. I feel like I tense up my muscles when I lift ( I DON’T LIFT A LOT) and maybe that's why I get dizzy in the days that follow.

 

I am currently afraid that I might have a brain tumor. With a brain tumor, would symptoms come and go? Waiting for an appt with a neurologist would take about 2 months. Having an MRI -- forget about it -- takes them forever. Wanted to hear from other people suffering from dizziness.  

Thank you!

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  • Waffalobill
    Waffalobill ray06882

    Posted

    The testing is important. It rules out things and defines the problem. Unfortunately a cat scan and/or MRI is usually in the list of tests. It not only rules out tumors but also strokes, calcification of blood vessels etc etc.
  • Waffalobill
    Waffalobill ray06882

    Posted

    Forgot to mention usually your gp orders the mri. It's better that way. Then you don't have to pay for or wait for 2 neurologist apps. If the neurologist has no test results to look at, the app will be a simple reflex app. Then he will order the MRI. Not sure where you are but sometimes your gp can get you into a MRI faster. Then if the MRI shows nothing a neurologist app probably isn't needed. A ENT or neurotologist is needed.

  • coral_89788
    coral_89788 ray06882

    Posted

    I definitely would get a MRI... I know it takes a long time... but you'll wish you made that appointment..just make the appointment, you don't have to go... the neurologist will probably order one anyways..... good luck Coral 🏝

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