neck contraction and insomnia-vertigo ?

Posted By marc on January 06, 1999 at 09:24:11:







Hello,
Is was on the forum already but saw the article about neck problems.
I am very stressed, anxious and my neck muscles are very tensed.
I have history of complex migraine (without noticeable headaches) and cervical arthrosis(worn out neck disks) and am on propanolor, hydergine and lorazepam'(lexotan)/
Lately I have severe insomnia problems. I have to sleep on my back and the slightest head movement makes me dizzy. I can't sleep on either sides without having weird feelings of disorientation-vertigo.
I had CT scan en carotid doppler: both negative. Blood work is ok apart from too high ferritine level.
I am 52 yr old male and very worried.
Could neck muscles be the cause as vertigo does not disappear in a few minutes as it should with bppv.??
My left side is the bad side and sometimes feels numb after awaking but the numbness goes away after minutes. Also have tinnitus in both ears and fullness but more at left side; there is no hearing loss however.
Thanks for eventual answer.