dizzyness and fainting

[rajarehan]

I am facing dizzyness and fainting problem for the last 2 weeks. i consulted with my dr. he says the i have swelling in my inner ear (vestabular system). he prescribed me "VOLTAGESIC 50. Diclofenac Sodium 50 mg" and "Serc®-8 or Betahistine Tablets 8 mg" tablets for 5 days. i have completed the 5 days course of this treatment. but i didnt feel any possitive effect. its same as before. (my blood suger and blood complete test is all normal and fine). Please suggest me wat to do i m very worried abt this.

[rajarehan]

Yea i now stopped my medication as i m feeling ok now. I visited the Eye specialist as well he suggested me to have (-0.5) glasses. so i m wearing that too. i will visit to cardio in this weekend.

thnx Londress 70 for ur kind replies.

[Londres70]

Well, if you are responding to the Serc or Betahistine, then you have an inner ear problem going on.  I take Betahistine as I have had problems with my inner ear since 2009.  Sometimes, I have problems with my eyes related to my inner ear problem.  Your eyes and inner ears work together to coordinate your balance.  I was diagnosed with Labyrinthitis in 2009 and still have problems from time to time.  

Yes, it is terrible.  Mine started abruptly.  I have learned to live with my problem.  

I doubt this is a cardio problem since you are responding to the Serc.  I would simply follow up with an ENT Specialist or the Neurologist.  

Best of luck.  

[rajarehan]

I have visited a neuroligist and he dignosis the same but he doubled the dose of "Serc®-8 or Betahistine Tablets 8 mg and prescribed "Serc®-17 or Betahistine Tablets 6 mg. i am feeling bit better now. but still some view focusing problem.
thanks to all of u for ur suggestion. still i will visit to some ENT and Cardiologist for complete assessment.

Regards,

[Londres70]

I would recommend your next step be to seek the opinion of an ENT Specialist who specializes in vestibular disorders.  He/she can do vestibular testing and an assessment.  

I would also suggest asking this doctor to do a simple EKG, if not done already, to rule out a rhythm problem with your heart.  You can always ask.  

Have you any other medical problems?  

[bbxx]

I would find a new cardiologist

[rajarehan]

thnx for the ans.
but the doctor i cunsulted is general physician and heart specialist. if their is some problem with heart and if he wud go for such monitoring of heart rythm. but he didnt. so if a cardiologist can ignore this then how can i go for this. :(
m i rit isnt it.?

[bbxx]

Fainting is never to be ignored. You may have a heart rythm issue. I would insist on a a heart monitor. If you faint every day, a 24 hour holter will work, but if not, you will need a 30 day event recorder--you will have to push the button as you faint or just after--(ask the cardiologist).