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What could be causing my dizzy spells

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jennifer44710
jennifer44710

I am messaging because I need help!

For the past few years I have been suffering with dizzy spells, but It only happens when I am in a car, driving in a straight line, it feels like everything is moving a lot faster that it is and I can't focus on anything!

My blood pressure if fine!

I have been to a neurologist and had a MRI scan, conclusion was, everything was fine.

I was then sent to audiology that ran every test in the book, they told me my ears are ok

I went to my opticians who ran a peripheral vision test about 5 time and said everything was fine!

My GP said there is nothing else that can be done!

If I am not able to get in a car soon I am going to lose my job!

Can you please help?

Have you ever heard of anything even similar to this or have any advise of what I can do?

Thanks

Jennifer Rogers

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  • rallsbrooks
    rallsbrooks jennifer44710

    Posted

    Hi Jennifer, I have been experiencing similar, started while driving, felt light headed on the freeway and pulled over, it has happened twice (two different drives - both two hour duration), over the past few months it has now happened while drive to/from work, but thought to be an anxeity attack, but over the past several months and experiencing again and again, I do believe anxiety attacks are occuring because I am afraid I will become light headed, but now have been able to get the anxiety attacks under control but still feel light headed on the freeways, but perfectly fine on city roads (just perfect). I am headed to my GP to start narrowing down the cause of this and will post my findings. Ragen
    • susan25558
      susan25558 rallsbrooks

      Posted

      I had vertigo 4 years ago every month about the same time for 3 months. I went to vestibular therapy and did the Epley maneuver. It went away for 4 years. 3 weeks ago I had a really bad spinning episode that lasted 8 hrs. I was in the hospital 2 days. Had 2 Cat scans and found nothing. I drive a school bus and every time I try to drive I get dizzy and am in danger of losing my job since I've been off 3 weeks. I'm doing therapy and its not working. I see my ENT today and am going to ask for ear tubes. Well see what he says. I'll let you know.

    • j13239
      j13239 rallsbrooks

      Posted

      Ragen, this is me too,(perfect on city roads) been to all the Doctors, nothing physical, hard to believe its in my head ?? But it may be, going to a psyshiatrist in a few weeks.....the neurologist put me on Pixil, helps a little, on Very LOW dose.....can't wait if I can get this FIXED !!!

  • erica90716
    erica90716 jennifer44710

    Posted

    Hi everyone!

    My dizzy spells on the freeway first started about 7 years ago,disappeared for a few years and now back with major vengeance! Gp referred me to a neurologist which then did an EEG scan and results were a type of seizure going on. Didn't give further reason for WHY it was happening. I was prescribed Topamax and weened to a pretty high dosage over a year because I wasn't seeing results. I stopped taking it and now I'm worse drivingrolleyes hope someone figures this out!

  • susan25558
    susan25558 jennifer44710

    Posted

    Hi jennifer. I have very similar symptoms. 4 years ago I had 3 episodes of violent vertigo 1 month apart. Started getting dizzy in June this year and in August I had a violent spinning bout and ended up in the hospital. Had CT scan on face and brain. Just had BPPV testing. They said it was normal. I don't spin anymore but I am unbalanced every time I drive or ride in a car. I drove a school bus and had to resign after a month of this. I am seeing a specialist next week. Hope for answers. I'll let you know. You aren't alone in this. I go lopsided when I go in a grocery or department store too.

    • ali55838
      ali55838 susan25558

      Posted

      Hi susan

      I was just wondering how did your appointment went with your specialist in regards to your dizziness.

      Im actually going through this same problem for the past 3 yearssad . I hope that you find a solution to this asap.

      Sincerely,

      Ali

  • Jimsisk
    Jimsisk jennifer44710

    Posted

    Hi....iam 49 yrs old and this just started happening 1 month ago. 1st time I got out if my car to pay for gas and git very light headed while I was walking. Felt like I was being pulled to the right, because I could not walk straight to the door. After sitting down for a few minutes the lightheadedness went away...and every thing was fine. Then about week later it happened while I was driving!! ( Very scary). Got light headed..felt like I was being pulled to the right again. Warm feeling came over my whole body and a tingling sensation. I literally thought I was going to pass out!!!! I ran a red light to get to a store where there were some people just in case something happened!!! I thought I was fixing to die or have a stroke or nothing bad...cause I had no idea what was going on!! Been to the dr and they done a CT with contrast.....took x-rays...now waiting on dipolar of my neck...they have no idea what could have caused it!!! Funny thing is...it only happens when iam in my car...or have been in the car and just got out of it!!! Anyone experience similar conditions? Thanks

    • susan25558
      susan25558 Jimsisk

      Posted

      I have similar episodes all the time. I've been to an ENT had testing for vertigo, which I had 1 episode 2 months ago, and vestibular testing. All came out OK but now I'm being sent to a neurologist. They say I may have seizures or migraines. My head does hurt often with it but not horribly bad. I'd say start with the ear doctor. ENT.

    • jeff51893
      jeff51893 Jimsisk

      Posted

      My experience is almost identical to Jimsisk. I had an episode while driving 4 years ago. Made it safely to a gas station for fear I would pass out. Had wife take to to ER. They did EKG. Had EEG, CT Scan, and Carotid Doplar all showing no abnormal findings. Did not have any severe episodes until about 4 months ago and have had several since though not quite as bad as first. Went for cardiac stress test due to heart conditions in family history. My result was normal. I started driving Dodge Ram about 8 months ago. I had clear carbon ceramic tint installed on my windshield shortly after purchase. I did notice a slight rainbow effect like polarized glasses. I recently removed tint from windshield. I also had a subwoofer behind my drivers seat. Also recently removed it desperately hoping one of these may be a trigger or cause. Very interested to hear if anyone gets any diagnosis other than anxiety which it seems all physicians instantly suggest. It would be nice if one of us could carry a wearable EEG or EKG device while in our environments which the dizziness is occuring. My symptoms never occur when these tests are being performed at the drs. Good luck to everyone struggling. I just continue praying for it to go away because I too fear it will impact my ability to perform my job to the level I am capable.
  • dennis2319
    dennis2319 jennifer44710

    Posted

    Hi Jennifer, I am going through the same thing as well. Mine started on overpasses and bridges. Now, one year later it is getting me when I walk on an uneven surface. Have been to 17 different specialists...no diagnosis. I have been in my vehicle 1 time in 2 months (passenger).On my own, I read online about magnesium levels. Low magnesium in the body can contribute to this. I'm going to try it...good luck.

    • ali55838
      ali55838 dennis2319

      Posted

      Hi Dennis,

      I wanted to ask you if there's anything for people with low magnesium? And that should take away the problem away.

      Thanks

    • dennis2319
      dennis2319 ali55838

      Posted

      Good morning, I am still fighting the dizziness. I have been taking magnesium, vitamins B12 and D supplements. No change. However I have also found out that my disc's between C5,6, and 7 have degeneration. Possibly pinching nerves.... Still working at the cause. I have new ent and allergist appt next week. Will post any findings.

      Good luck and hope this helps

      Dennis

  • Brettyn
    Brettyn jennifer44710

    Posted

    I have been battling a similar issue for the past year.  After much research, I did learn that we need to determine if our car's windshield has distortion.  It seems the Honda CRV, Honda Odyssey, Acura, etc. have issues.  Many people, who had their windshields replaced, said the new windshield was the same or worse.  We recently went on a trip out west, and I did not have this situation occur in the rental car.  This made me wonder if it could be my Honda CRV.  I found many people with the same problem.  I am pondering whether or not I want to have the windshield replaced or get a different car--perhaps Toyota RAV4 or Subaru Forester.  I will post again, if I learn anything new.  I do fine in town, but the highway is a different story.

    • j13239
      j13239 Brettyn

      Posted

      Jennifer, WOW, I have an Acura!!!! have seen every doctor possible for this, the only doctor that has said anything, said its in my head....and is treating this. Not Good..........had a BMW berfore this.......if its the Windsheld I am going to thank YOU, but be very MAD at ACURA!!! keep me posted.....I may go rent a car tomorrow!!! and test it...thx, John
  • j13239
    j13239 jennifer44710

    Posted

    Jennifer, WOW, I have an Acura!!!! have seen every doctor possible for this, the only doctor that has said anything, said its in my head....and is treating this. Not Good..........had a BMW berfore this.......if its the Windsheld I am going to thank YOU, but be very MAD at ACURA!!! keep me posted.....I may go rent a car tomorrow!!! and test it...thx, John
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