Been a Dizzy Dizzy Day
By TaxiLady
@Ghostlady (1406)
United States
June 17, 2024 4:03pm CST
Woke up doing just fine..got through my shower and breakfast. Was doing dishes (Tom always makes a mess when he cooks). My lower back started huring, and I turned my hips to stretch and all of a sudden I got dizzy. Got my balance in time, but have been dizzy ever since. Had to use my walker to make sure I didn't fall. Just sitting here typing, if I turn my head at all, I feel the dizzy coming. Not as dizzy as I get laying flat on my back, but just steady light headiness. I go for a test tomorrow afternoon that MIGHT give a hint as to how bad my Vertigo has gone. But it is all about my ears, and I keep thinking it is my Neck or Spine causing all this. Just can't get anyone to listen...they are so sure it is my ears. But everytime I get dizzy like this (well, not like this as I have never been this bad)..it is when I have moved or done something with my hips/lower back.
The first time it ever happened I was laying on the contraption that was going into the radiation tunnel..no dizziness...until...the nurse pulled the sheet under my lower back, and OMG the room spun like a top. I keep telling them about this, but since Everyone else in the world has Vertigo due to ear problems...they believe mine is caused that way too. No idea what I can do to get them to check my whole spine from my neck down. When I am dizzy my neck also hurts..their reply is that is because of the back up in your ear. I give up!
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7 responses
@2ndchances24 (9348)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
18 Jun
I'd let them know that you WANT a MRI- Cat scam whatever
they do to have your neck & spine checked & INSIST on it.
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@kaylachan (71942)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18 Jun
I hate when I can't get a doctor to listen to me. The body's balance system is in the inner ear, so that's why the focus is there. They would need a strong enough argument to suspect a nerologic cause, as what you're discribing is unusal. Not impossible, but unusal.
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@RasmaSandra (80884)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
17 Jun
I think it's time they really check you from top to bottom, For now I hope the dizziness goes away but do make an appointment,
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@LindaOHio (182031)
• United States
18 Jun
Go to other doctors until someone listens to you. Have you done any research on the internet about spinal issues connected to vertigo? Here's what I found: Vertigo may be caused by issues with the spine because of the way the nerves within the backbone connect with the brain1. When vertigo is caused by a spinal issue, it usually occurs because a spinal vertebrae is pressing against a sensory nerve2. While usually linked to inner ear infections, the issue sometimes goes away on its own1.
I have spinal stenosis, scoliosis, facet joint arthritis, herniated discs, etc.; and it can cause pain in many parts of the body. Maybe your spinal issues ARE causing the vertigo. Good luck and have a good day.
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@Ghostlady (1406)
• United States
18 Jun
Wow..in all the research I have done that is the first I have heard about vertigo and the spine. Thank you, gives me some hope.
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@LindaOHio (182031)
• United States
19 Jun
@Ghostlady You're very welcome. I can't imagine doctors not knowing about this.
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