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Vertigo, short sharp pain, numbness in head

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adamjc4L
adamjc4L

Since Novemberish I have been experiencing vertigo on and off. Doctors have put it down to inner ear issues, as I've always suffered from clogged up ears, especially my left ear. I also feel like my head is 'full'. I'll also go through periods when a sudden head movement or even laughing will trigger a short sharp pain to the back of my head that lasts a few seconds. I wear baseball caps often and find myself having to take them off as it feels 'funny' having it on lately. As much as the doctor tells me it's nothing to worry about, this still hasn't gone away and over the few weeks the back of my head feels tingly and sometimes almost numb. Also, yesterday evening when I was doing some work on the laptop, the left side of my face starting to feel numb and tingly. Has anyone else experienced these symptoms?

P.S. Doctor is sending me for an MRI scan of my head and ears next Monday.

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  • rita52071
    rita52071 adamjc4L

    Posted

    Yes I know what you are going through with the pains in back of your head.  I had an MRI done about 2 years ago and all was fine.  Try taking deep breaths.  It does help with the stress Hope all turns out well. 
  • j1109
    j1109 adamjc4L

    Posted

    I would think the MRI is overdue. 

     

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