Pressure in head, neck, dizziness, etc.

[scheshire]

I had had this foggy feeling, slight dizziness, pressure in my frontal sinuses. I have had a CT of the brain, shows normal. I had a CT of the sinuses and it showed cists in my frontal sinuses. I went to an ENT and he stated that they are normal and nothing needed to be done for them. I also am experiencing pressure in my neck. I had an X-Ray of my neck done and they stated that they noticed spasms but that was it. So now, I am going to Neurologist next week to see what he can find. I have had chronic allergies all my life but nothing like this, I have never felt like this in my life. Sometimes I feel like I am going to pass out. This is crazy, I am 30 years old and should be living my life to the fullest with my family but I can’t because of this. I wish I could find out what is wrong so I could move on in my life. Any suggestions?

[CrazyladyinKY]

I have the same symptoms most of you list above, I do use ibuprofen and it does make the symptoms worse, the ringing especially, but it is the only thing that helps the pain.  I am deaf in the ear that rings,the hearing aid helps but at night all the time as the hearing aid not worn at night.  Just developed the vertigo this year, this has been on going for about 10 years, I never had allergies as a child but about 50 I started having severe symptoms.  ENT did not find any tumor relating to my hearing  loss but since I continue to develop more symptoms I am going back (4 yrs).  The doctor said acid reflux it did help some to increase previcid  to 15 X2 a day.  My nose is 100% blocked by deviated septum believe this is also a contributing factor.  In addition to those symptoms I am experiencing whistle from my nose and wheezing from my lungs no fluid according to the DR.???  I have had two MRI in this time with no definitive result.  They continue to try to treat the symptoms but no diagnosis.  They act like I am crazy!  I also have found a small dose of Xanex helps with the ringing.  New Dr added another anxiety drug??? Like I said they think I am crazy...Not crazy just sick!

[melhindley1]

I have had these symptoms for three months.  But when I look back at my life, I think I have had attacks like these a few times that went away after a few hours or days.

I feel like I have the answer.  adrenal fatigue + a major stress (can be surgery, injury, death, etc.) + allergies= chronic inflammation.

My adrenals were worn out, I had used up all the cortisol my body had, and adrenals too tired to produce more.  I had a major stress-  septoplasty and a family problem.  Then along came Ragweed season.  The result:  chronic inflammation.  By luck, I had the opportunity to take some prednisone.  My whole face, inside of head (nose, throat ear passages) and neck muscles deflated like a balloon.  The only prob.-- no one will believe me and refill script.  So now I am taking benedryl and slathering cortisone crème all over my nose, face, and neck.  I am not totally comfortable, but it is working!

[Theral]

Hello all,

I have had these same symptoms for almost two years now. Has anyone found relief or a diagnosis? I have constant head and fluctuating ear pressure. Head, neck and sinus pain and pressure. I have had normal sinus ct scans and brain, and neck MRIs. Normal lab results, normal spinal tap. Tried sinuplasty. Been on prednisone, steroid sprays, and medication after medication. Hope someone out there has found relief.

[debs151]

5 years i have had your symptoms, plus only what i can describe as someone trying to strangle me alot of pressure just under jawline on both sides, yet most of pain is on right. Constant ear infections that smell and have discharge, head has burning patches that tend to be on the right side . A scans came back normal, please post your results, so need help.

[CW0608]

Have you had any answers? I experience the same strangling feeling

[dknj706]

Hi Frank...hope your feeling better!!! I have all your symptoms.  Lately the pressure in my head won't go away.  My neck hurts so I'm thinking the headaches might be f rom my posture.  I have sinus pressure and ringing in my left ear and now my right ear is being affected too.  I'm getting allergy shots for a year and a half now and that hasn't helped. I tried all the rinses, steroid sprays, allergy and sinus meds and nothing really helps. Just wanted you to know that your not alone in your misery.  Hope one of us can find a solution and post it.  

[LucieLucille]

Normal pressure hydrocephalus, can cause these symptoms. I take diamox and the daily pressure went away but i have breakthru symptoms sometimes.
Also, vestibular injury is a dx often missed.
Allergies are a sign of an immune system problem. Have an immune panel done. And have viral titers measured.
See an immunologist for testing.
If u have ongoing active everyday viruses due to low functioning immune system, there are some common viruses that can cause inflammation to the vestibular system, causing dizziness.
Head trauma can also cause vestibular injury and notmal pressure hydrocephalus.
Also, vascular issues. If veins are not draining fluid properly, a back up of fluids can occur and cause these symptoms.
An FMRI will show poor vein perfusion.