Always lightheaded and sometimes dizzy. Any one with same problem what have you done and did it help?

Question

I have done mri's , catscans, everything you name it neurologists, etc.. have same problem am always lightheaded like a pressure in my head. I have anxiety and a little depression does that have anything to do with what im experiencing???

Answer 1

Hi, I'm an Audiologist (hearing and balance specialist)

Psychological factors contribute to a vast majority of cases where patients report dizziness. However, sometimes it is the dizziness that makes the person feel anxious rather than the anxiety making the person feel dizzy. Either way, there is a snowball effect.

Your description of lightheadedness and a generalized sensation of pressure in your head do not make it seem as though you have an inner ear problem. Typically, inner ear balance disorders will cause a spinning sensation and you may feel pressure in the ear(s) and possible have hearing loss of varying degree, and/or noises in the ear (tinnitus), such as hissing, humming, buzzing, ringing.

The symptoms you describe are suggestive of a systemic issue, such as: blood pressure (high or low) or other cardiovascular condition; blood sugar (high or low) or other hormonal/enzyme imbalance; inadequate nutrition/hydration; side-effect of medications you may be taking; autoimmune disorder or viral infection (Lyme's, Epstien-Barr, Lupus, etc.); even migraine (can have the aura without headaches).

If you could please be more specific, I might be able to help you narrow it down further.

Answer 2

This sounds like high blood pressure. You should buy a bp monitor and take your blood pressure , three times a day for a month. Normal is 120/80. They used to do it with your age as a guide, but now we know that is not correct. In fact they prefer something like 115/70.
Are you on any medication? Verapamil can also cause you to be light headed. Also low hemoglobin can cause you to be dizzy.
Then there is vestibular balance disorder. The most important part of your doctors evaluation is your description of your symptoms to the doctor. Is the lightheadness triggered by movement or getting up from a sitting or lying position. Have you had recent head trauma, any infections such as ear ache. Have you had inner ear trouble. Does your blood work show any change in your thyroid? I once was on too strong a dose of thyroxine and kept falling on the floor. I would suddenly feel like the room was tilting.
You just have not found the right doctor yet. And if you have any
anxiety, doctors are quick to poo poo your symptoms. The lightheadness and dizzyness are enough to make anyone have anxiety and depression, but some doctors try to pin the symptoms on that and avoid trying to find the real cause.
Is there anyway you can go for a full workup to Cleveland Clinic, or Johns Hopkins. I had low hemoglobin, needed correct dose of thyroxine, had an irregular heartbead, I started taking a monthly injection of Vitamine B12 and now I feel great. Hope this helps, don't give up, sometimes it is hard to pinpoint the cause.

Answer 3

Anxiety can definitely cause dizziness and lightheadedness. Then worrying about the dizziness can make you more anxious and more dizzy! It's a vicious cycle sometimes. If you've seen neurologists and they've done MRI, CAT scan, and checked your neck for good circulation to your brain, you can calm down and try to find some other reasons for your feelings.
Are you menopausal? Were you diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? If so, hormone replacement therapy may be something to consider.
Are you frequently constipated or have an irritable bowel? Sometimes that can cause dizziness in sensitive people.
It's tough to diagnose vague symptoms of dizziness and lightheadedness in the absence of abnormal tests. I assume you are not anemic, and that you drink plenty of fluids during the day to prevent dehydration. Even slight dehydration can cause sensitive people to feel dizzy.

Answer 4

I have the same problem! I have panic attacks and am mildly depressed. I have times where i feel like i am going to pass out. my grandmother told me about water. i have been drinking 8 glasses of water a day and it really helps. it sounds really simple but hydration is so important. also blood sugar could be low and you may need a snack.

Answer 5

can be a blood pressure problem low or high ,an infection(ear), blood sugar level can also cause it have a blood test. you say you have anxiety&depression are you on medication for that? some side effects from meds. can cause dizzy&light headed

Answer 6

Wish I had the answer for you - my spouse has the same problem. He has been able to control it with yoga, exercise, good diet and meditation. Further, since he has been taking a cholesterol medicine, he tells me that he feels better. One MD had suggested that perhaps he suffers from electrical pollution - highly likely since he is an electrical engineer and plays with electro magnetic fields - you should check it out

Answer 7

I have been suffering the same type of symptoms as yourself for many years. I have Meniere's Disease.,a disease of the ear. This of course does not mean that you have. You must find a good ENT specialist as conditions like this are notoriously hard to diagnose.

Answer 8

I eat and it helps.

Maybe ear infections?

Answer 9

ear problem? have a blood test as well