Feel off balance

[Rogelio]

I am 52 years old and generally in good health. 2 years ago while out riding my bicyle I experienced a weird balance sensation.I had been riding for about 1 hour at a moderately heavy pace. I had stopped to take a break when all of sudden it felt like everything was moving (it was not a spinning motion, like vertigo). It only lasted a few seconds and then it went away. Since then I have had balance problems, I always feel like I'm off balance. I get daily headaches with nausea, like being seasick. I have had the following medical tests done, MRI and MRA of my head, Nuclear stress test,Caloric test. None of the tests have revealed any abnormalties. I've also tried the Epley maneuver and acupuncture,which did not do anything possitive for me.
Has anybody out there had similar symptoms, I would really appreciate any information that will help me cope with my situation.

Sincerely
Rogelio

[onelifetolive]

As you get older it has a name that cause you to get off balence. Like you are walking and you hit a door way and you thought you was way away from the door.

[complete]

Hi you may have a middle ear infection or sinus problems.You would need to go to a ear,nose and throat doctor.Also have you had a thyroid test? Ear or sinus may be the problem.Good luck.

[JillyBean1982]

Hi all,

Well, I am only 26 and in just the last two weeks have experienced this problem. 'Complete' mentioned to get a thyroid test, and I am hyperthyroid (but have been for about 8 years, and for the last few years have been stable) but this feeling is still very stressful.  I am fit, work out regularly, don't smoke or do any drugs, so in terms of lifestyle I don't think I've helped to induce this symptom in any way.

The first time it happened to me was just two weeks ago and I was simply walking down the street.   It was almost like I tripped - I turned my head and literally felt like my body was going in two directions.  It wasn't dizziness or lightheadedness, just pure imbalance.  Luckily at the time I was holding my boyfriends hand otherwise I might have fallen over.  Since then it's happened periodically, and more mildly, but it's scary.  I haven't had any major testing done, I'm taking it step-by-step so to speak to see if it worsens or passes.

Good luck to you and I hope it gets better, but just so you know, you're not the only one out there.

[gazastott]

Hi Everyone,

Most of the time I have this strong off balance feeling and although it is aweful - I have learnt to some degree to lve with it, especialy after undergoing numerous tests and xrays and blood tests and all showing nothing - I finally resorted to ignoring it and just get on with life. I do think stress plays a big part, as the more stress I am under the stronger the swaying off balance feeling. I think sinuses play a big part in the actual condition and relates to stress and the immune system playing up - relax put your feet up and don't let it get you down!