Dizziness

Posted By Nancy on September 28, 1998 at 20:10:21:







I have been suffering from dizziness for over 15 years.  The last few years it has become a chronic problem.  I am seeing a neurologist for the problem. I've had several MRI's that were basically normal.  There were some areas that were questionable for early MS, but that was a few years ago and there have been nochanges.  My neurologist gave me a diagnosis of "UNcompensated vestibular deficit"  I've gone through vestibular rehab, with some relief.  The dizziness will subside, sometimes for months and then it comes back with a vengeance.  I really don't understand it.  I've been told that I possibly had a virus or something that caused the flareup.  I wasn't sick at all at the time.  I am so frustrated.  It's ruining my life.  I've suffered from panic attacks because of it, too.  Help!!! My neurological exam is negative. I don't suffer from any specific  weakness, just generalized fatigue.  Does his diagnosis sound plausible?
Thanks
N