Everyday dizziness while walking, standing and feeling unbalanced on my feet.

Hi I'm so sorry you're going through this, I know exactly how you feel! I've had the same symptoms for three months now. I have a constant feeling of dizziness and imbalance and also a dull headache. The symptoms vary in intensity, I've had two episodes of really intense symptoms that last around a week and my third episode started two days ago and is still ongoing now. It too is ruining my career as I'm currently in my first year of training to be a pharmacist but I've already had to take severe days off of work and had an informal meeting regarding my absence. It's incredibly difficult to concentrate and sometimes I cannot stand up for long periods which my job requires me too. I have always been incredibly active which I think is the most difficult for me as I now struggle to go to the gym or do any form of exercise. I had to leave a gym class after 15 minutes this morning as I thought I was going To collapse! I have recently seen a new doctor as the previous two I have seen were useless. She has started me on Betahistine which I'm praying works! If it doesn't she told me to go back to see her and she will perform some head manoeuvres and refer me to a specialist! I just wish this would all stop! If it ever does stop I'm never taking being healthy for granted again!

I know exactly what you mean. I've had this feeling every day for years now. It's so frustrating. So many tests that always come back normal. EEG, EKG, blood work, glycemic test, MRI, hearing test, etc. They said it was panic attacks so I was prescribed antidepressants which I quit taking because it's not anxiety. I get anxiety because I feel like I'm going to fall over or black out or something. I'm tired of nobody having an answer. I am seeing an ENT on 2/1 so we'll see what he says. I think a balance test would be good, and after reading this discussion I'd like to check out vertical heterophoria symptoms. I never feel like working because of this feeling. It always comes on a few hours after I've been awake and it lasts for hours, if not all day. Has anyone gotten results since the last few replies?

This is exactly how I feel on a everyday basis Michele I've had 2 mri , which were clear, x2 lots of anxiety tablets that made me sleepy and worse! Waiting on ENT appointment but they won't do anything for me now til I've had my baby in may! It really gets me down and I feel so unsafe on my feet like I'm going to pass out wherever I go? What is your final diagnosis then please? How u been doing? Thanks Kirsty x

Hello Michele, I've had all the same problems plus tinnitus, which I've had for 2+ years. About 18 months ago the dizzy spells started and I was prescribed Betahistine 16mg (3 times daily) which helped during the day, but I was still getting them ar night. As soon as Iay down, the dizziness starts. Went back to GP who prescribed Cinnarizine, one at night, as well as theBetahistine. He also said I could take more as required(up to 3). This helped but recently it has stopped being effective. I feel dizzy all the time. I'm restricted in what I can take as I had a stroke 5 years ago and am on Warfarin. 

I am contemplating seeing an alternative therapist to see if that helps as I am desperate.

I actually experience the same thing as yours and I can't overcome the dizziness that I'm having as well. I tried to eat Panadol, Paracetamol but nothing works for me too. I have been experiencing this for more than a few years. I'm still trying to find out how to get over this dizziness because it can affect my daily activities. I'm going overseas soon and I'm afraid that the dizziness would worsened because of the movement in the airplane.