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RT beating spontenous nystagmus-meaning?

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boaz42240
boaz42240

Hi guys,

Ive been suffering from vertigo and dizziness feeling for 8 months now.

I saw a Neurologist and a Ophthalmologist that couldnt find nothing wrong, an MRI and a hearing test were fine.

The ENT that saw me sent me to an ENG test that had the following results:

There is RT beating spontaneous nystagmus rocorded in darkness.

Significant directional changing nystagmus was recorded with positional test.

Oculometric tests are normal.

Bithermal caloric test is within the normal limits.

After the ENG test, went back to my ENT, and she performed a dix-hallpike that was nornal as well.

Anyone knows if the nystagmus has to be related to the inner ear??? I mean they obiously found something in the ENG test according to the results.

However my ENT said that the caloric test is within the normal range and the nystagmus could be from other stuff...

Can anyone shed some expirience/thoughts pls???

Im really helpless with these feelings...

Its 24/7 vertigo..

Thanks alot!

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  • todd05415
    todd05415 boaz42240

    Posted

    Cervical dizzyness can also cause this. Does your neck hurt at all? 

    A pt also does the epply  Maneuver which can also help.

    I have both cervical dizzyness at times and ear Crystals which causes vertigo. The pt can do many maniuvers which can help.

    Just my thoughts thx  

    • boaz42240
      boaz42240 todd05415

      Posted

      Thanks for your comment!

      Well I defenetly dont have crystals, they performed the epply Maneuver several times, but to no evail..

      Ive been suffering from Jaw TMJ for several years, maybe its gotten worst.

      I can defenetly say that I can icrease my tinnitus when im clinchin my jaw...maybe there something there also related to the neck..

  • Waffalobill
    Waffalobill boaz42240

    Posted

    Are you on any medication for this? If so, Did you stop taking it atleast 48 hours prior to testing ?
  • mowmow
    mowmow boaz42240

    Posted

    Vitigo is terrible! That in itself can cause anzity! I have MD. My doctor sent me for PT after much testing and surgery ! It really helps ! Give it a try! God Bless you!
    • boaz42240
      boaz42240 mowmow

      Posted

      You have no idea how deprate and anxious Ive been feeling for the past 8 months...

      Ive just started PT, praying for some relief...

      Thanx a milion!

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