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Hi guys.
I've been experiencing general dizziness, nausea light headedness, loss of co-ordination for about two years. Some days worse than others.
I've been a smoker for 20 years. I've found that in the last two years, a cigarette can exacerbate these problems to the point that sometimes my co-ordination becomes so bad that I fall over and I have to sit or lie down.
What has caused this change?
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lily65668 anthony57342
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I don't know, but you definitely need to see a doctor about it!
eleftherio33095 anthony57342
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Eleftherios S. Papathanasiou, PhD, FEAN
Clinical Neurophysiologist
Fellow of the European Academy of Neurology
anthony57342 eleftherio33095
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Hi, thank you for your response.
Briefly, I have a history of heavy drinking, but for two years have been mostly abstinent. When I stopped I noticed that the nausea and stumbling wasn't just being drunk or hungover, it was always there, but for a long time GPS have brushed it off as anxiety.
Three months ago (after a calcaneus fracture) I was found to be vitamin D deficient (<20 nmol/l). I have taken loading dose and maintenance as instructed so this should be resolved.
Also three months ago I began Mirtazapine and Propranolol treatment for anxiety and depression. I feel this has been successful with no side effects.
In the absence of anxiety, my GP has been forced to concede that the nausea and dizziness is not imagined and I have an appointment on Thursday to screen for neurological causes.
Presently I feel unsafe driving so have stopped for the last year. One week ago I stumbled and fell into the road (I had not had a cigarette) which is what prompted me to insist on further investigation.
Nausea is worse in the morning. Some days are worse than others. On days when my gait is most unsteady I take short, stumbling steps and I worry people assume I'm drunk. On bad days loss of co-ordination also affects my hands.
I have no cognitive problems, no trouble with speech, no memory issues. I do have brain fog, difficulty concentrating, irritability. It gets much worse with a cigarette, all round loss of balance and co-ordination in my feet and hands.
If you read all that, thanks for your patience!
eleftherio33095 anthony57342
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Eleftherios S. Papathanasiou, PhD, FEAN
Clinical Neurophysiologist
Fellow of the European Academy of Neurology