Dizzy, Headaches, Light and Sound Sensitivity

Since I was about 8 months pregnant I started suffering from severe dizziness. During my pregnancy it was so bad, all I could do all day was lay in a dark bedroom and even that wouldn't get rid of the dizziness. I always felt as if I was going to pass out, I could barely walk without feeling as if I would faint or fall over. I started to have panic attacks because it would scare me so much. The doctors told me it would probably go away once I had the baby, which did not happen. The only strange thing that occured was my white blood count was incredibly high but the hemotologist said everything else looked okay so not to worry. My baby is now 9 weeks old and I am still suffering. I now get headaches and neck pain, intense sinus pressure, a full heavy feeling in my head and ears, light an sound sensitivity, very dizzy and lightheaded, and very panicky. I cannot drive or go to stores as I have little panick attacks because I am so dizzy and fearful. I can't even take care of my baby without someone helping me. Some days or better than others but the good days are few and far between. Since having the baby I was put on antibiotics for 2 weeks, which put my WBC down to normal,but that didn't seem to help. MRI came out normal as did my CBC. I am on muscle relaxers which don't seem to help much. I am also on IBS meds and take Claritin every day for allergies. Does any one have a clue as to what could be going on?

[Dr Rajput]

Hi, welcome to the forum, there are many possibilities of dizziness like dehydration, anemia, low blood pressure, sweating, hypoglycemia, motion sickness, tiredness and fatigue etc. Some time there may be a history of vertigo or some neurological problem.

Other symptoms are suggestive of migraine. As such there are no specific causes of migraine, but some foods, stress, incomplete sleep, noisy environment may cause it. Avoid the triggering factor. Treatment with NSAIDs or triptans can be beneficial.  The presence of additional neurologic signs strongly suggests the presence of a central vestibular lesion.

Drinking lot of water and fruit juice, relaxation, fresh air will help you. I suggest you to consult neuro physician and get evaluated. Take care and regards.

[Dr Rajput]

Hi, welcome to the forum, there are many possibilities of dizziness like dehydration, anemia, low blood pressure, sweating, hypoglycemia, motion sickness, tiredness and fatigue etc. Some time there may be a history of vertigo or some neurological problem.

Other symptoms are suggestive of migraine. As such there are no specific causes of migraine, but some foods, stress, incomplete sleep, noisy environment may cause it. Avoid the triggering factor. Treatment with NSAIDs or triptans can be beneficial.  The presence of additional neurologic signs strongly suggests the presence of a central vestibular lesion.

Drinking lot of water and fruit juice, relaxation, fresh air will help you. I suggest you to consult neuro physician and get evaluated. Take care and regards.