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Light-headedness

I am experiencing severe lightheaded episodes, this started around 2 days ago. I feel tense pressure in my neck to where if I get out of bed I start feeling lightheaded or if I bend my neck back or move it to the side it hurts and I get a  sensation of being lightheaded; almost to the point of passing out. I don't know if maybe my neck is out of alignment or if I have a blood clot. I am sick right now, though I am not sure if that is the cause of all this.

If anyone could suggest something to resolve this I would greatly appreciate it.
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351246 tn?1379682132
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Hi
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
There is a chance that you have compression of the spinal nerves in the cervical spine region. This can happen due to overuse of computers, work involving straining of neck, herniated disc, canal stenosis, bone disease, spondylosis, poor posture etc. A MRI of the cervical spine and nerve conduction studies may be required. Please consult a neurologist. The treatment is to remove the compression. You have to discuss the best treatment option with a neurologist, which can range from medication to physiotherapy to traction, cervical collars or even surgery. Alternatively you can visit a chiropractor or a physical therapist and learn some exercises which you can do to relieve the compression.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!
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875426 tn?1325528416
It may be pinching something when you move your neck and impeding blood supply to the brain.  I hope you have gone in about the problem.
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