dizziness and altered balance

Hi I have a medical history of kerosene exposure through combustion and vapour on going neurology problems with speech, burning toes weakness in left hand and numb patches on face. I awoke today with severe spinning of room nausea and balance disturbance. I have never had episode like this could it be a neurology or ear problem?
Have Raynauds,linchen planus,sjogrens this past year. I had MRI one year ago 3 white spots otherwise normal. I am booked for repeat possible December. I saw Neuro last June he is watching and waiting. Rhemy I saw was concerned and thought it was a cerable problem he said the rombergs was overwhelming positive and marked weakness in hand.

I would be greatful for any comments and will of course get ivaluation from doctor.

[Dr Rajgopal]

Hi,
The Romberg Test is a neurological test to detect poor balance. A positive Romberg's sign indicates Vertigo, Vestibular Ataxia or Cerebellar Ataxia. Vestibular ataxia can be caused by problems in the inner ear itself, problems in the cranial nerve supplying the ear or lesions in the  brainstem. Cerebellar Ataxia may be caused by damage anywhere along the pathway from the proprioceptive sensors to the cerebellum. Please consult a neurologist for the diagnosis and management of the symptoms. Hope this helps you. Take care and regards!