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Head pain, dizziness, memory loss
by caikeigh, Feb 18, 2009 08:35AM
Hello, hope I'm posting this in the correct area.. Sorry in advance for a long post!
For the past year or so, I've experienced pain that comes and goes in one area - the mid-upper back of my head, almost always toward the right 'corner' if that makes any sense. It never travels or spreads. It lacks the normal throb of a headache - a very different feel, though I can't really articulate it.
With or without the pain, I also get varying dizzy spells that range from general lightheadedness to full-on vertigo where I cannot stay steadily upright. I'm not sure, but it may have caused me to black out once or twice. When not dizzy, I'm often unusually tired.
Lately, I've also noticed a strange amount of short-term memory loss. I used to pride myself on my ability to remember entire conversations almost word-for-word, but now, I've had friends telling me about chats that I don't even remember having at all. There are entire chunks of days that I honestly cannot recall - completely lost time.
Due to the urging of family and friends, I did see a doctor about all this, but my MRI came back with nothing obvious, so I decided not to pursue it further ... thought it was all in my head (no pun intended) ... but the symptoms are getting progressively worse, particularly the memory problems. If it's nothing, I'll deal with it, but I'd still love to have some clue what's going on.
Recently, my father lost his job - and along with it, our family's health coverage. I hate to sound desperate, but at the moment, those of you at MedHelp are my only hope. If you have any idea what this might be, or any advice, I'd truly appreciate it. :)
Note: If helpful, I am 22 years old, female, with a past heart murmur (not sure if it still exists) and unusual lack of periods for years (but that's probably unrelated...) Otherwise pretty healthy.
If you have any other questions or need more medical history, I'll provide anything I can. Thank you!!
For the past year or so, I've experienced pain that comes and goes in one area - the mid-upper back of my head, almost always toward the right 'corner' if that makes any sense. It never travels or spreads. It lacks the normal throb of a headache - a very different feel, though I can't really articulate it.
With or without the pain, I also get varying dizzy spells that range from general lightheadedness to full-on vertigo where I cannot stay steadily upright. I'm not sure, but it may have caused me to black out once or twice. When not dizzy, I'm often unusually tired.
Lately, I've also noticed a strange amount of short-term memory loss. I used to pride myself on my ability to remember entire conversations almost word-for-word, but now, I've had friends telling me about chats that I don't even remember having at all. There are entire chunks of days that I honestly cannot recall - completely lost time.
Due to the urging of family and friends, I did see a doctor about all this, but my MRI came back with nothing obvious, so I decided not to pursue it further ... thought it was all in my head (no pun intended) ... but the symptoms are getting progressively worse, particularly the memory problems. If it's nothing, I'll deal with it, but I'd still love to have some clue what's going on.
Recently, my father lost his job - and along with it, our family's health coverage. I hate to sound desperate, but at the moment, those of you at MedHelp are my only hope. If you have any idea what this might be, or any advice, I'd truly appreciate it. :)
Note: If helpful, I am 22 years old, female, with a past heart murmur (not sure if it still exists) and unusual lack of periods for years (but that's probably unrelated...) Otherwise pretty healthy.
If you have any other questions or need more medical history, I'll provide anything I can. Thank you!!
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Do u have a copy of the report?
Did they chack u for MS......or a thyroid issue...r ur levels all ok...vitamins and minerals?
Did u ever have an injury or trauma to the head or neck?
"selma"
They did not tell me anything about it, and I never saw or received a copy.
I had a general blood test done (which included checking for signs of lyme disease) but I don't know exactly what they were looking for. No other tests besides that.
And nope, no injuries at all. I have no idea what caused this, it's been going on for at least a year now, but like I said.. lately getting worse.
Thank you for a reply!
U may also want to request copies of ur labs that were done.
Do u know if ur MRI was with and without contrast?
There r several different conditions that could cause the symptoms u describe, but with out the MRI findings it will be diff to speculate.
"selma"
What you have may be headache in the occipital region, as not all headaces are throbbing variety. As has been suggested, you may need to get your MRI reports, even if it costs. Thecost of not knowing will be higher.
Dizziness, memory loss can be caused by changes in the brain, which can be known by MRI.
Also, you need to go and visit a Gynecologist for your lack of periods. It needs to be evaluated. It could be related.
Regards
Did you get any results?...
** I also have very irregular very heavy periods too!.. always have had!..
I would suggest you to get a copy of MRI and consult another neurologist for a second opinion. Most of your symptoms suggest of a brain tumour and it needs to be ruled out necessarily.
The cause of headaches, dizziness, vertigo and short term memory loss along with heart symptoms and missed periods in the absence of a brain pathology could be severe anemia. If your MRI is normal, anemia could be the most probable cause. Please consult a physician and get routine investigations done. Hope this helps you. Take care and regards!
-Virginia