Dizziness

gerbilgirl said:

Anyone else feel dizzy often? Doctor thinks it is medication side effect but I'm not so sure. I went to a cardiologist and neurologist and had some tests though nothing was found. I do think I will go to a second neuro (the first neuro didn't seem very through) and maybe an ENT. Just frustrated, it's been this way for a few years now.

Click to expand...

I use to have ringing in the ears that was accompanied with vertigo (dizziness). I went to a doctor and they told me to stay away from salt and caffeine, other than that they could not do anything for me. I have taken this matter before the Lord and have no longer symptoms of vertigo, ringing in the ears, and dizziness. I felt through prayer and study that the following has helped...

1. Always take the needs before the Father in the name of Jesus.
2. Limit your intake of sodium - Restaurants put a lot of this in their food.
3. Azodicarbonamide - Is a bad dough conditioner - Stay away from it.
4. Caffeine - Substitute green tea for coffee
5. Biblical foods - I find keeping the diet biblical, especially avoiding pork, helpful.
6. Avoid greasy foods - Things that clog up the blood stream are bound to make things worse

13 And whatsoever man there be of the children of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn among you, which hunteth and catcheth any beast or fowl that may be eaten; he shall even pour out the blood thereof, and cover it with dust.
14 For it is the life of all flesh; the blood of it is for the life thereof: therefore I said unto the children of Israel, Ye shall eat the blood of no manner of flesh: for the life of all flesh is the blood thereof: whosoever eateth it shall be cut off. - Leviticus 17

Please note this helped my condition. It may not be the fix you are looking for. Your ears and brain depend on nutrients from the blood stream. A good diet that does not deposit harm in the blood stream is a help.

gerbilgirl said:

Anyone else feel dizzy often? Doctor thinks it is medication side effect but I'm not so sure. I went to a cardiologist and neurologist and had some tests though nothing was found. I do think I will go to a second neuro (the first neuro didn't seem very through) and maybe an ENT. Just frustrated, it's been this way for a few years now.

Click to expand...

You are doing the right thing in getting it checked out.

Dizziness, can have numerous causes.

I think it's wise to continue to seek professional evaluations since there are numerous potential causes of dizziness, such as low blood pressure, low blood sugar, an ear infection, a reaction to medication, and anemia. Psychological issues such as anxiety, PTSD, and depression can manifest as physical symptoms such as dizziness and fainting. Earlier this year a friend in exemplary health was experiencing dizziness and fainting, and extensive medical tests provided no information about an underlying condition causing it beyond slightly poor self-care (nothing alarming or that atypical) with her diet and sleep. She was enduring emotional distress surrounding each spell, and most likely was having vasovagal syncope responses to it.

Have you ever kept a journal to try to see if there are any patterns for the dizziness, such as it occurring at a specific time of the day, when you are feeling a certain way, following exercise, or close after taking the medicine? If you haven't I'd start maintaining one. It might unlock some of the mysteries. An app such as MyFitnessPal can help you to chronicle your eating habits, or you can simply jot them onto a notepad. If you struggle with eating at regular times setting an alarm on your phone to remind you might help. Monitoring your blood pressure could be useful as well. I have chronic low blood pressure, and just got dizzy and fainted on Monday due to it. You can get a home kit relatively inexpensive from CVS, Target, and the like. I do a little better when I have a breakfast with some sodium in it, and if I have a small snack like salted almonds and some juice after a vigorous workout.

You might also run internet searches on all medications you are taking and try to find patient reviews of them. Reading feedback from what others taking the same medication could be beneficial. It's possible that another medication could achieve similar results without having the risk of dizziness.

Best wishes.

Hello,
I am sorry that you are going through this.
I have a pretty extensive medical background, and for some immediate release I recommend ...
1)increase your electrolyte balance by drinking gatorade or powerade alongside of water. I even recommend always having 2 or 3 bottles of pedialyte available to drink before and after your period.
2) meclizine 25 mg: is really cheap and can be found over the counter for $1.88. I could not live with out this medication.It instantly stops the feeling of dizziness also known as motion sickness...ask any pharamacist if you cannot find it in the store.
3) For preventative factors: I would take a womens multivitamin plus iron...I would take it 2x a day. It wont hurt you because women bleed monthly and the vitamin will help replace any iron lost, the multivitamin will also help you if you have any vitamin deficiency.

These should provide you some relief until you are able to see your doctor. You need a complete workup to rule out orthostatic problems, anemia, and or ear issues. God Bless You

gerbilgirl said:

Anyone else feel dizzy often? Doctor thinks it is medication side effect but I'm not so sure. I went to a cardiologist and neurologist and had some tests though nothing was found. I do think I will go to a second neuro (the first neuro didn't seem very through) and maybe an ENT. Just frustrated, it's been this way for a few years now.

Click to expand...

As was already pointed out, it could be very many things. When the dizziness started, does it in any way coincide with the general time of when you started taking the prescription medication? What is the medication? Has the dizziness increased in magnitude and/or frequency or is it something that is constant?
I'm confident that they have ruled out an infection since you've had this going on for a couple of years.

http://www.earassociates.com/conditions-balance-dizziness-disorders-san-jose-ca.html

The above link may be a good place to start. For now, I would not take any supplements or OTC medication for this until you consult with your doctor.

It depends on the medication. I used to take some pills for my skin and it made me dizzy, so I stopped.