My DH is a 53, quit smoking 8 months ago. 5 months ago stent was placed for PAD. Five days Post op, vertigo set in. It was so bad we went to the ER. They drew blood, checked BP laying down, sitting and then standing (there was some fluctuation), did EKG, CAT scan, and found nothing.He was prescribed Plavix post op for 2 months. I asked if there was a connection, they all said no, even though dizziness and vertigo were listed as side effects.
Since then he has been to GP, ENT, and Neurologist. He has had MRA, MRI, and many more tests that I cannot even remember or name. Nothing. Neurologist has been trying all sorts of meds to combat the vertigo, including Cymbalta and anti anit depressants and anti-covulsive meds. Still nothing.
He was thoroughly checked for stroke and carotid artery. Other than the vertigo, his BP has gone haywire. Its all over the place, mostly up (this was never an issue prior to surgery). He is now on meds for high BP.
He is otherwise healthy, (high cholesterol--but its always been high). He is not overweight, and in very good shape. As a Letter Carrier he walks 5-7 miles per day. He is so frustrated and after work just collapses on the couch to cope with the vertigo. None of the meds has helped yet and we are getting worried about these meds being used. Can anyone offer any information on what could be causing this and how to correct it?