Dizziness Related to Auto-Immune Disorders? Posted: 03-01-08 09:36am
I had an issue of the symptoms 8 years ago
and had some issues along the way and now
8 years later all the symptoms are back.
It would be wonderful to figure out which
Auto immune disease it is but right now my
biggest concern is finding something that
will stop the dizziness. It gets very
intense at times to where I can't drive or
do much of anything but sit in a chair
till it stops which could be hours. 8
years ago I went to an ENT Doc and they
couldn't find anything wrong. I had
dizziness along the way but nothing to
alarm me that I needed to get checked out.
Now it's 7 years later and I've had the
dizziness a year this month. I would just
love for the dizziness to stop so I can
function again. I am currently seeing a
Neurologist and it's been a mystery of how
to treat me. Any suggestions?
Dizziness, muscle pain, plus your
documented brain lesions might indicate
Multiple Sclerosis (MS), but without a
precise diagnosis from your neurologist,
treatment options are too numerous to
consider. To diagnose - or rule out - MS,
you can request a few more tests such as
an immunological examination of the liver,
and a test called Evocated Electrical
Potentials. While MS is an auto-immune
disease, it is not related to ANA, CRP or
RNP. Lupus, which is another auto-immune
disease, can also cause brain lesions.
You might consider consulting a
rheumatologist or an ENT (ear/nose/throat)
specialist.
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