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raina34502
raina34502

I’m 16 years old, I’ve had a headache and dizziness everyday since 2015, the doctors are telling me that I’m fine and it’s juts tension headaches but I’m something is wrong. I always feel as if I’m going to fall and I currently have no social life becwuse I’m scared wherever I go I’ll get dizzy. Currently I have a headache, dizziness and lower back pain, along with some arm and leg twitches. Can somebody please tell me what’s going on. Thank you

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  • ionel75
    ionel75 raina34502

    Posted

    Hi Raina34502,

    Dizziness can be associated with Vertigo which is different to each other person. I have Vertigo since January this year and next month I have finily the appointment to see the NET specialist.. Be strong and don't give up, go to the NET specialist immediately and try to find what's going on with you..... good luck.!???

  • jody35474
    jody35474 raina34502

    Posted

    Have you contacted a neurologist that specializes in balance issues?  I had a brain MRI.  I was given some exercises to do three times a day and also a prescription for patches, Scopolamine is the name.  I have been home bound since August.  Praying we get some relief soon.  
    • raina34502
      raina34502 jody35474

      Posted

      I’ve just been told to take Advil every time I feel dizzy or have a headache. I’ve been taking Advil 4 times a day for the past 2 years and clearly it has lost its effect, also I haven’t had an MRI becwuse the doctors said it could cause radiation and that’s not good for me
  • marie43202
    marie43202 raina34502

    Posted

    Hello Raina,

    I am sooo sorry you have to deal with this. I, too, have dizziness and headaches since 2015. Took a lot of trips to a variety of specialists to rule out many things which is something you may need to do as well. The end diagnosis for me is vestibular/silent migraines. The migraine I get may not always be associated with a headache but affects my vestibular system, I get dizzy. Sometimes I feel as if someone is pushing me to one side as I am walking and sometimes I feel as if my neck is in a device that is twisting it in one direction or another. Very strange sensations. Weather change is definite contributor, particularly high winds, atmospheric pressure changes, and of course stress always brings on symptoms. I am now taking a preventative drug for migraines (not a high dose), been seeing a physiotherapist for neck massage, and having neural block injections in my neck, once a week, to block the nerve pain signals in my head. All 3 of these treatments have helped me immensely and allow me to get out of the house. If I stop physio & neural injections, I regress. This info may or may not help you but it is good to be informed, you are your best advocate. Please urge your family doctor for further testing to rule out anything sinister. This could be just a temporary thing for you, hormonal changes can bring these sensations on as well. Could disappear as quickly as it came on, which I pray it will for you. Be strong, you are not alone with this battle. Please take care and let us know how you are doing.

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