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What Causes Dizziness And Imbalance Issues?

Posted on Mon, 13 Apr 2015

Question: I have been having dizzyness (Imbalance lightheadness) all day every day for 3 years am over it..... I feel like I am on a ship when standing and drunk when walking, am ok when sitting..... my BP goes up upon standing not down ie 115/78 to 133/88 the other day when I checked..... I have had MRI CT you name it I've had it seen nurologists cardologist no one knows---- One Dr said Vestibular migraine and put me on sandamigraine to prevent does nothing....On coverram for BP this morning it was 120/73 tonight its 146/89 so its up a bit tonight and i feel terrible tonight.

I also thought it might be cervigencial dizzyness if you think it could be migraine or cervigencial dizzyness what can i get/do over the counter to keep me going until i see GP 4th opinion this wed.

oh and I get headaches a fair bit and bad neck pain

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
it can be cervical spondylitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case and I think that this dizziness can be due to cervical spondylitis. I would recommend you following.
1. You said that you have MRI. Please you send me your MRI report
2.Avoid using very high pillow or keeping neck in same position for long time.
3.Drink plenty of water mixed with salt and glucose.
4.Tablet Stugeron can be taken when giddiness is excessive.
5.Intermittent cervical traction exercises and neck muscle strengthening exercises are helpful.
6. Wear soft neck collar during day time.
Some ear problem can also cause such dizziness. You need to consult ENT specialist for such issues.
I hope this answer will be helpful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (2 minutes later)

I dont have MRI results its with my GP but they said it found nothing and even checked my inner ear nothing-- Iam going through Peri menopause to which could also casue dizzyness I cant drink salt in water put my BP up what is Stugeron have not heard of it where can I buy it and what does it do?.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hormonal imbalance can cause such dizziness

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for quick reply. Dizziness can be cause by many diseases and medicines. Neck problem and ear diseases are most common cause of this. Hormonal issue in post menopausal female can cause weakness and dizziness.I have following suggestions for you.
1. Salt will not cause increase in BP suddenly. Some time there is postural hypotension and it can be corrected by salty juices and lemonade.
2.you need to check your MRI of neck and inner ear examination once again.
3.Stugeron is a drug used for giddiness. It acts on brain.It has cinnarizine in it.
It may need prescription in some countries.
thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (8 minutes later)

I dont have postural Hypotension as BP goes up when standing not down
I have had 3 Drs check the MRI all said same nothing there
stugeron you need a scipt for in AUstralia is there anything else I coudl try that i wont need a script for ?.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Cinnarizine is available as sea sickness medicine

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

It is very uncommon to have high BP on standing and low during lying. I have never seen such patient in my practice. I will suggest you pursue with a physician or cardiologist.

You have not mentioned if you had MRI of the neck or brain. If you have not done MRI of the neck than I would suggest you to discuss your doctor about it and get it done.

Stugeron is also called sea sickness medicine. If you have not taken it till now it is very effective in giddiness. It contains Cinnarizine . It is available over the counter as sea sickness medicine in quite a few locations. If you don't find it, you can get it online.

let me know if there is any other questions.
thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad