neck pain buring eyes lightheadedness

[samad1970]

Hello everyone,
I been having this left neck pain for about a 6 months, I went to my PCP he thought it was just a muscle pain. Few months later I started to have some dizziness, along with this dizziness I started to have dry mouth, frequent urination, I went to ER twice ER Dr said it was panic and anxiety.  I felt little better for while and then this heavy burning eyes and lightheadedness started again. I also started to have lower back pain and pain in my groin and testicular area. I went to see my Gastroenterologist thinking these symptoms may be related to ongoing dyspepsia problem, he said no, then I went to neurologist for EMG which showed little abnormality on my left arm and neck muscles but according the neurologist nothing too concerning. I also saw Urologist who ordered an ultrasound on my scortum. My head MRI I was normal, went to ENT he ordered CT scan, it was also normal. SO I am really lost at this point, a friend of my told me this could be Spondlosys. Can anyone out there help me? These symptoms are really concerning me. So once again here are my symptoms, I feel lightheadedness, pain behind my eyes, neck pain that travel to my shoulders and arm, lower back pain and weak legs. When all this comes I have hard time concentrating, poor coordination. Who should I see next, rheumatologist? Thanks for anyone who can help, God bless

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi
Thanks for writing to the forum!

In your case I feel it could be a case of ‘ocular migraines’ or ‘ophthalmic migraines’. These produce headaches along with visual symptoms ranging from static vision to temporary loss of vision. Please discuss this possibility with your doctor. Normally, ophthalmic migraines do not require treatment. But if these symptoms recur regularly then you may need medication to reduce the frequency and/or severity of attacks.
Another possibility is ‘benign intracranial hypertension’  (BIH). This happens due to impaired CSF absorption. A generalized throbbing headache worst felt in the morning and last thing at night. This headache is generally relieved on standing (consistent with raised intracranial pressure). It is aggravated by straining, coughing or a change in position. Visual symptoms are also very common.
There is a chance that you have compression of the spinal nerves in the cervical spine region. This can happen due to overuse of computers, work involving straining of neck, canal stenosis, bone disease, spondylosis etc. Please consult an orthopedic specialist or a neurologist.
I think you should discuss these possibilities with your doctor. It is difficult to comment beyond this without examining. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!

[marieo298]

Hi, Have you been checked for thyroid disease ?  I have many of the same symptoms
with Grave's disease. Wouldn't hurt to have your doc do a thyroid panel. Good luck.