Dizzy 24/7 for 2+ Weeks. NO RELIEF! TESTS ALL NEGATIVE! HELP!

[cca927]

I'm hysterically sobbing while writing this. I don't know what to do. I've been to mulitple doctors, had extensive blood work done, had an MRI, and all tests are normal! I'm a 27 y/o female, never smoked, barely a drinker (last time I had any alcohol was more than a year ago). Here are my symptoms:

- Dizziness 24/7. Hasn't stopped. No relief.
- Blurry vision. I can't seem to focus in on anything
- Gagging. I get so dizzy that I gag every time I go up and down stairs, see a pattern of clothing, carpeting, etc. that's disorientating, also when I use my phone.
- Tired. Not sure if I'm tired, or just because I can't exercise anymore, and all I want to do is lay in bed since I started getting these symptoms.
- Forgetfulness. I was driving to work, the same way I've gone every day for the past 2+ years. I was about a mile away, and I forgot where I was. I thought I was lost.

I don't know what to do anymore. I'm at my wits end. No one is helping me. I'm so broke from all the medical bills! Here is a list of medications and OTCs I take, and have been taking for YEARS (i.e. no new medication could be causing these symptoms):
- Lexapro, 5mg daily
- Prilosec OTC
- Phillips Probiotic

​I was given medication for vertigo to help with the dizziness to take 3x a day for 10 days. It hasn't helped.

[flyercrazy]

I am not a md but have common sense which could help as many doctors do not have the skill to think outside the box.
We should start with the obvious to eliminate them first.  you should list what you are eating daily, what times and how much.
You can take up to 20mg of lexapro, you are on a very low dose, have you asked your doctor to up it?  It sounds like you may be depressed beyond what the 5mg can do to help you. Your doctor will know how much is safe to jump, I am sure he will either place you on 5 to 10 more mgs, I would ask for 10mgs but you do as you think is appropriate. I take 20mgs so I know from experience what I am talking about and have been on that amount for the past 10 years.
The prilosec can interfere with the absorption of your meds, make sure you are taking it a couple hours before or an hour after you take your Lexapro and your probiotic as it renders most drugs and probiotics ineffective.
How many hours of sleep do you get at night and what time do you normally get to bed and get out of bed?
Sometimes it is simply basic common sense issues, just tweaking things a touch, I'll bet that is the case for you.
Best of luck

[1LexiGirl]

I had same bad dizziness and vision problems and it was allergies and congestion. Meds can bring there own problems especially if they don't end up being what you really needed. I can also sympathizer with the cost of healthcare. Good luck. Hope you feel better soon.

[Carolynita]

Have you checked your ears? The ears are quite often responsible for vertigo. You could also look into the orthopedic aspect of your symptoms (neck problems, etc.). I'm not a doctor either but I hope you find relief very soon!

[Kibogkibog]

I am not a doctor, and this could be a from a multitude of etiologies....but maybe research Bears quarterback, Jim McMahon....he had similar symptoms.