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What Causes Vertigo Along With Stiffness In The Elbow And Back Pain?
My symptoms started 6 weeks ago with signs of vertigo. Since then about 2 weeks ago by elbow was stiff and sore kind like it was when I had a cast removed (years ago and different apendage) Then three days ago I woke up with severe pain in the left big toe. Today I woke up with pain in my back on the left side just at or below my ribs. My original tests say kidneys are good all bloodwork was normal, the study at the ENT doctor said the ear and inner ear is ok. They wanted to schedule me for brain MRI but that was before the new symptoms. Any ideas where to go first before the MRI of my brain?
Tue, 13 Aug 2019
Hi,
Vertigo is a symptom, rather than a condition itself and treatment depends on rught cause. You should see you GP if you have persistent signs of vertigo or it keeps coming back.
Causes of vertigo may include: benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, migraines – severe headaches, labyrinthitis – an inner ear infection.
Medicines, such as prochlorperazine and some antihistamines, can help in the early stages or most cases of vertigo. Also, we recommend: do simple exercises to correct your symptoms, sleep with your head slightly raised on two or more pillows, avoid bending down to pick up items, avoid extending your neck – for example, while reaching up to a high shelf.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
Vertigo is a symptom, rather than a condition itself and treatment depends on rught cause. You should see you GP if you have persistent signs of vertigo or it keeps coming back.
Causes of vertigo may include: benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, migraines – severe headaches, labyrinthitis – an inner ear infection.
Medicines, such as prochlorperazine and some antihistamines, can help in the early stages or most cases of vertigo. Also, we recommend: do simple exercises to correct your symptoms, sleep with your head slightly raised on two or more pillows, avoid bending down to pick up items, avoid extending your neck – for example, while reaching up to a high shelf.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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