What is causing my dizziness?

Question

i started feeling dizzy a couple of years ago (almost constantly), i then had a migrane (my first) which caused vertigo. which after seeing the doctor, cleared up. i went back again and was given some medicine for the dizziness and was told i had high pressure in my right ear (even though i've only once had ear ache more than 10 years ago). the medicine worked for a while (even though i was only allowed to take it when it was at it's worst)

now nothing shifts it, i feel constantly unwell as if have cotton wool in my head (which i did explain to the doctor at the time). i get headaches more than i used to (i was lucky if i had one a month). It gets worse before, during and a few days after mensruating. it sometimes causes a strange sweating feeling where i'm not actually hot or sweating but it feels as if i am. i know i don't have high blood pressure

I don't think this is caused by my ear anymore, what is causing this? i want to feel human again.

Answer 1

I suggest that you see an ear, nose and throat specialist. My husband described feeling "dizzy" for 9 years. Finally after seeing numerous specialists he was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma which is a non-cancerous tumor which grows in the balance nerve. Do not give up. Keep pushing for answers to your medical problem.

Answer 2

It does sound alot like Menears. My mom has suffered with that for years. I would recommend you see an Ear, Nose and Throat Doctor. Maybe your reg. Dr. can tell ya. My mom would get so dizzy, she had fallen a few times. The Dr. did get her on meds. to control it. Now she hardly has an episode. Have your blood sugar checked, and your blood pressure. Good luck to ya!!

Answer 3

I have had that happen to me on and off for years and I try to link it to some cause by writing down everything I ate, drank and did before it happened. Since I have had my thyroid checked it has gotten better. I had a enlarged thyroid which may or may not have effected my dizzy spells. I also get them related to my periods. it might just be that during that time you need to really watch what you do becuase your body may be hyper sensitive during that time. Not having enough fluids or sleep can also effect it.

Answer 4

I agree with the other writer it does sound a lot like Meuniere, try and look it up and compare. I would not give up till you find a doctor willing to help.

Answer 5

Hypoglycemia Symptoms Because epinephrine, one of the hormones that is activated by hypoglycemia, comes from the central nervous system, the majority of early symptoms of hypoglycemia are related to the nervous system. Common symptoms of hypoglycemia include the following: Trembling Clamminess Palpitations Anxiety Sweating Hunger Because the brain is deprived of glucose, a second set of symptoms follows: Difficulty in thinking Confusion Headache Seizures Coma Ultimately, death Eating every 4-6 hours is important to prevent hypoglycemia. Be adventurous and try something new to liven up your snacks between meals! Each of the following counts as one starch: One small apple, orange, peach, pear, nectarine, or tangerine Eight animal crackers Four medium fresh apricots or seven dried halves 1/2 of a banana rolled with 2-tablespoons Grape Nuts cereal 1 cup cubed cantaloupe Twelve Bing cherries Two chocolate mousse bars (Weight Watchers) 1/2 cup chow mein noodles Two sugar-free fudgesicles Three gingersnaps 36 Goldfish (adds 1 fat serving) Three graham crackers (2 1/2-inch square) 1/2 low-fat granola bar 15 grapes ½ cup fruit juice Five slices melba toast 1 cup skim milk Three peanut butter sandwich crackers (adds 1 fat serving) Two small plums 24 oyster crackers 3 cups popcorn (popped by hot air, or low-fat microwave) 1 slice of angel food cake 1 sugar-free pudding snack cup Three dried pitted prunes 15 fat-free potato or tortilla chips 3/4 ounce pretzels 2 tablespoons raisins Two rice cakes (4" diameter) 1 regular Jell-o snack cup Seven Ritz crackers (adds 1 fat serving) Six saltine crackers ½ cup canned fruit 15 Teddy Grahams (adds 1 fat serving) Five reduced-fat Triscuits Six Vanilla Wafers (adds 1 fat serving) Six Waverly Wafers (adds 1 fat serving) 12 Original Wheat Thins (adds 1 fat serving) 13 Reduced-fat Wheat Thins (adds 1/2 fat serving) 1 cup nonfat fruit-flavored yogurt (sweetened with sugar substitute) 1/2 cup of sherbet or I Can't Believe It's Yogurt or TCBY frozen yogurt

Answer 6

I'm not sure but I don't think the migraine caused the vertigo. Vertigo can occur on its own...and it is sickening! I hope you can find something that helps.

Answer 7

Look up meniers disease, It sounds quite like your symtoms. It is tratable and not life threatening but very unpleasant.

Answer 8

This probably sounds silly, but get your blood sugar checked.. you could be developing diabetes.

Answer 9

My husband has the same symptoms because of his sinusitis

Answer 10

there many thing can cause this best see your doctor.