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What Causes Constant Dizziness?

Posted on Tue, 11 Apr 2017

Question: i've been to almost ever Doctor imaginalable and had MRIs, Cat Scans etc and can not figure out why I'm always dizzy and lightheaded ALL THE TIME????

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Provide more details as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
Please provide more details.
Any history of loss of consciousness, postural hypotension, neck pain?
List of drugs being taken?
Any vomiting, ear discharge, hearing loss or ringing in ears?
Provide these details for further analysis and treatment advices.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (2 hours later)

(!) I have never lost consciousness, But I have fallen 3 time in the last 6 months
due to dizziness... Never had any pains in the neck.
(2)List Of medication are as follows:
(1)Memantine 10mg 2xper day (2) Met0prollol25mg (3)Asprin (4)Rouvastatin2mg
(5)Doneprizil10 mg (6)Citalopram20mg and also take shots of Novalog & Toujuo.
(3) No vomiting, ear discharge, or ringing in my ears.I do have hearing loss which is
a condition I received while in the army..

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Drug modifications as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You can decrease the dose of citalopram.
Tab dizitac twice daily can be added for vertigo.
Physiotherapy guided vertigo exercises may help.
Get evaluated and examined by a neurologist for any Parkinson plus disease like multiple system atrophy.
Wishing you good health and early recovery.
Regards
Dr N Kumar Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D