neurology or Ear,Nose, Throat

[jay751]

I am having symptoms of either a tension headache or vertigo. I can't tell which. The symptoms include seconds of the room spinning, dull neck pain or stiffness,and pressure in my head but no an actual headache. I had a chemical stress test within the last three weeks and shortly afterwards I developed these symptoms. The symptoms have occured everyday for about two weeks  and these spells happen at least 3 or 4 times in a day. The spinning when I lie down and the stiff neck , the head pressure ,light headness  and an imbalance when I wake up. I have had vertigo in the past. I have taken over the counter medicines but they don't work a full day. Thank you.Your answer is needed.

[Dr Santos]

Hi,
How are you? Thank you for the update. It is good that CT scan and blood tests were done and results were also normal. If the medications given are not working well, you may benefit from further evaluation  to rule out dysfunction of the vestibular system. Take care and hope to hear from you soon.  

[jay751]

On  Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010, I finally went to the doctor's office not an ENT. The symptoms were unbearable. The headache, pressure in my head, stiff neck , and the dizzieness had to be treated. I had  a ct scan and blood work. All was well. I was prescribed meclizine and ibuprofen . I just took the first dose of both medications, I hope this will help me. I will post at a later date how  I am feeling. Thanks for your response.

[Dr Santos]

Hi,
How are you? Vertigo is due to a dysfunction of the vestibular system in the inner ear.It can also be classified into either peripheral or central depending on the location of the dysfunction of the vestibular pathway.Check with your ENT first for proper evaluation. Any issue in your ear should be ruled out. Take care and do keep us posted.