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Started as lightheadedness when driving.

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dennis2319
dennis2319

I have been seeking advice on my condition. It started last fall as lightheadedness when I was driving. Since then, it has gotten to the point where I can not even ride in the car. I feel like I am going to pass out, get a sunburn look to my chest and neck, and nauseous.

I have been to numerous doctors and the only true diagnosis was Rocky mountain spotted fever. My MRI was normal, CT scan was normal, ent found the rmsf. I also had the table tilt test done to me which I failed (fainted).

Any advice or suggestions would be great....thanks

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  • Hayhue
    Hayhue dennis2319

    Posted

    Hi Dennis,

    Is lightheadedness your only symptom?

    • dennis2319
      dennis2319 Hayhue

      Posted

      Hello, that is my main complaint. I do get a sunburn look to me from nipple line up, mostly on back of neck. All the drs just keep referring me around. I did have a small amount of black mold in my house also. Was curious if that could be a contributor.
    • Waffalobill
      Waffalobill dennis2319

      Posted

      Mt PT told me years ago after heavy rains and some flooding in our area , she got real busy. The mold forms and will trigger vertigo/dizziness. But it doesn't explain your other symptoms.

    • dennis2319
      dennis2319 Waffalobill

      Posted

      Thanks, I had one ent tell me that the sunburn effect is due to allergies. I have an appt on Friday with new doc. Will advise what is found.
  • Saynor1955
    Saynor1955 dennis2319

    Posted

    My first attack was driving down motorway. Looked at sign above road looked back couldnt see dash. Cars nothing lights above me ... terrible. When i have attacks i cant drive but mine was diagnosed as vestibularneuronitis

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