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Feeling Dizzy. Vertigo? Had Neck Surgery In The Past. Normal CT Scan Report. On Antivert

I have really bad dizzy spells thought it was seizures for years been on keppra now they say maybe miagrines and vertico ? Im still having a rough time I cant hardy stand without feeling like im gona fall or sitting im dizzy also what is going on ? Ive had neck surgery 5 years ago replaced 3 disc s ( titanium ) I had tests ct scan xray etc all ok this is interfering with my life i dont know what else to do ... Im on antivert now which isnt doing alot ( some ) I feel like my head is 50 pds ....
Tue, 10 Sep 2013
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Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I can understand your discomfort on account of recurrent and persistent dizziness.

I agree dizziness can occur as part of seizures, however, they should get controlled with anti seizure drug, such as Keppra (levetiracetam). So, I feel you are suffering from vertigo, which could be related to spine problem, or an ear related problem. Seeing an ENT doctor would help in sorting out the diagnosis.

Long term treatment would include medications such as piracetam and vestibular adaptation exercises.

A good MRI brain would also be useful.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist

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Feeling Dizzy. Vertigo? Had Neck Surgery In The Past. Normal CT Scan Report. On Antivert

Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I can understand your discomfort on account of recurrent and persistent dizziness. I agree dizziness can occur as part of seizures, however, they should get controlled with anti seizure drug, such as Keppra (levetiracetam). So, I feel you are suffering from vertigo, which could be related to spine problem, or an ear related problem. Seeing an ENT doctor would help in sorting out the diagnosis. Long term treatment would include medications such as piracetam and vestibular adaptation exercises. A good MRI brain would also be useful. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist