Light-headed feeling with tension around the base of the skull and neck?

Question

For the past 5 days or so I have been feeling slightly light-headed and my balance is not what it normally is; not in a dangerous way, but something just feels off. It all feels like it is in the base of my skull with some slight neck tension; my neck has felt a little strained as well. Has anyone experienced this?

Answer 1

I do get this but I have a muscle condition. I love to go to my massage therapist and she will work on just these areas (Head, neck and the shoulders). I come out after 1/2 hour and feel like a new person.

Answer 2

Anytime a person has headaches for a long period of time, Dr's suspect a Neurological problem. Thus the MRI and Cat scan. If you haven't had a physical checkup, that's the first thing you ought to do, so as to rule out such things as high blood pressure, food allergies, artificial food colorings, flavorings, etc. Have you participated in sports that may have caused an injury to your neck or spine? Do you have pets? You could be having an allergic reaction to them. Perhaps you have been exposed to chemical fumes, or maybe you sleep in a bed that might be causing problems with your spine, neck, etc. Often headaches without any cause such as those mentioned, could be due to allergies, to foods, beverages, medications, artificial food colorings, artificial food flavorings, nitrites, nitrates in foods, fumes from substances you might not realize you are breathing in (paint on walls, drywall, asbestos, etc...). Headaches can also be caused by problems with the heart, as well as intense worry & or stress & or lack of sleep.

Answer 3

Try seeing a Chiropractor, maybe you need to get your neck adjusted. Explain your symtoms when you get there

Answer 4

I have experienced this as well but I'm not sure what it is! I know I don't like it. Why don't you ask your Primary Care Phycisian? I'm going to see mine! :o)

Answer 5

sounds like sinusitis, usually comes a few days after a cold or flu. xx