Dizzy all day

[Cory]

I am 27 years old and for about the last 5 months I have had feelings of dizziness for almost 90% of the day. On some days the
dizziness is pretty severe in that I get nauseaous and I don't want to walk too much because I feel that I am going to fall down. In addition to the dizziness I also have blurred vision on occasions and a dull ringing in my left ear that only lasts from a few seconds to a couple of minutes.  All of my symptoms, dizziness, nausea, ear ringing, seem to get worse when I have a headache. I don't have these headaches very often but they are very annoying.  I have had my blood pressure monitored and it is within normal range(116/68 to 130/80).  I have also had an ECG, MRI,and blood work done and all came back normal except for the blood test which showed that my red blood cell count was a little high(I was told 16.2 and I don't know what that means.). I don't smoke and I only drink on average 6 beers a month.  I haven't come down frome the mountains, which seems to be a popular question when talking about my RBC. I guess what I am wanting to know is if you have any suggestions on what might be going on.  I am going to a neurologist this week and whould like go in knowing what types of questions I might need to ask.

Sincerely,
Cory

[Tal]

I believe that there is a virus (likely the Gulf War Syndrome) which causes a range of flulike symptoms over time.  I found that  several series of doxycycline antibiotic helped immensely.  Strongest symptoms were dizziness, vertigo, nasal congestion, headaches, eye/light sensitivity, and chest tightness -- like a taut rubberband.  No symptoms seem to occur simultaneously, but consecutively instead.  I hope this is of some true help.

[Cory]

I fianlly was able to get into an ENT and he told me that I have Meneire's Disease and positional vertigo.  I was given about 5 different types of medication but none of them seem to be working.  I feel as though my symptoms are getting worse because the really bad dizzy spells that I have several times a day are giving me the funny feeling that I am going to pass out.  I haven't yet, but I feel that day is coming very soon unless something is discovered. My eyes are still blurring up at times and my headaches are becoming more often and at times more intense. I am scheduled to see a top notch neurologist in the Dallas, Texas area(this is where I live)on Jan. 21.  For those interested I will keep you informed as I find out more information.

[Alecia Poe]

I have experienced Horners Syndrome twice with epidural deliveries.  After the first time I was told it was very rare and would not happen again.  During my second delivery w/epidural I again had the same experience.  I am now 32 weeks pregnant with my third child and am wondering if I should be concerned about this happening a third time and is there any chance of something worse, than the constricted pupil, drooping eyelid and numbness that go away, happening?

[jan]

I have been doctoring for over a year and a half.  My first complaint was dizziness, then fatigue, confusion, near syncope,syncope w/o warning, to name the major complaints (ringing in my ears, but I seem to have had that forever). My neurologist ran many tests and it seems my heart was a big part of it.  He and the cardio. do not believe the syncope w/o warning is related, however (I haven't fainted in 11 mos).  Now, my neurologist wants to see me because I still have problems with dizziness. I don't really want to go, because after a year and a half of dr'ing and tests...but on occasion I do lose my balance slightly (not really from dizziness) Then there's the "wave" feeling in my head that feels like it is going to knock me over when it reaches the other side.  Have you ever heard of such a thing?  Do you think I should follow through with another visit and more tests?  It doesn't occur often.
Thank you

[CCF Neuro [P] MD, RPS]

thanks for the comment.

CCF Neuro MD

[shelly]

Do you suffer from Asthma,Rhinitis or Sinusitis? Many people complain of dizzyness around winter time because the cold dry air, irritates the air passages and causes them to swell putting pressure on the inner ear.


Sometimes being dizzy can be associated with people who suffer from sinus problems. The sinuses cannot drain and start to swell causing headaches and pressure against the inner ear, making you feel dizzy all the time. I had the same exact syptoms as Cory along with muscle twiches and it turned out to be Sinusitis.
I also had all the tests done which came out normal.
Now Im on anti biotics, and take a nasal decongestant to alleviate some of the dizzyness.
My two cents:)