Dizziness

[Readingrae1977]

Okay so I suffer from severe migraines. However since I was about 15 years old I have suffered from a form of dizziness that has yet to be diagnosed. I have seen numerous doctors and specailists for this with no answeres. Persistent dizziness that will last for weeks. When I say dizzyness I mean I can not even stand up without feeling as though I am going to fall over or pass out. I am tired of seeing doctors I am tired of being put on medication that does not work I just want a correct diagnosis. I do not have Vertigo or Minears Disease I do not know and my doctors are all unable to tell me what this is. Does anyone have any ideas of what this is or a doctor I might see to clear this up.


Dizziness with no clear end in sight
Nausea due to dizziness
Migraines lasting upword of two to three weeks at a time

[achillea]

I also have had migraines for a long time, as well as dizziness in recent years.  One of the things I have learned is that some form of dizziness is EXTREMELY common in those with migraine.  Here is more information about this:

http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1159385-overview

If you google something like 'migraines dizziness', you will find many, many scholarly articles about this, so it is odd that your doctors have not mentioned it.  In fact, in reading about this, you will also learn that among migraineurs (people with migraines), Miniere's and vertigo are also frequently found.

I suggest you look for a neurologist with a special interest in migraines--my experience has been that the problem becomes worse with time, so both understanding and treatment are very important.

[MichelleP_3811]

You may want to check out Dysautonomia.  How is your blood pressure?  If it is typically low it may be causing your symptoms and simply adding some salt to your diet may help clear things up but make sure you discuss this with a doctor to be clear that you have low bp because too much sodium isn't good for you either.  Take care.  I hope you can get to the bottom of this soon.

[Jerry_NJ]

There is nothing in your post that calls out heart rhythm problem in my mind.  Yes, a low heart rate and/or low blood pressure can cause dizziness, but you didn't mention any heart issues.  There may be better forums to place your post.