unexplained feelings of dizziness and eye pressure

    
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Posted by CCF Neuro MD on August 14, 1997 at 10:46:27:

In Reply to: unexplained feelings of dizziness and eye pressure posted by Nina Bryan on July 22, 1997 at 15:23:31:

: Since November of 1996 I have been having symptoms of eye pressue compared to putting on glasses that are to strong for you. I also have peridioc episodes of a dizzziness that sometimes takes me to my knees. I can't really explain the way I feel but it is like I have no control over anything. After the episode I will shake for a little while. I have had a cat scan and an eeg and both have been normal. What can be my problem?
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Dear Nina:
Your problem, obviously, has not been easy to diagnose. While a normal CT scan and a normal EEG together can exclude most large brain tumors, the sensitivity of these tests in detecting problems such as narrowing of blood vessels, small brain tumors (specially if they are in the rear part of the brain or close to the skull base), and demyelinating or vascular brain lesions of small size is quite low.
If you are an older individual, I would be quiteworried about narrowing of blood vessels as a possibility.
I guess you need a second opinion, and suggest that you visit a neurologist at a large academic neurology department near you. In case you live near Cleveland, I recommend that you see Dr. Furlan, Dr. Sila, or Dr. Hinchey at the Cleveland Clinic, who are all very reputed neurologists with a special interest in stroke. The number to call for appointments is [phone], or [phone].
Good Luck!
This information is provided for general medical education purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options of your specific medical condition.  

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