frequent dizziness with pain in neck and back Posted: 02-12-08 15:48pm
I have been experiencing dizziness issues
for almost 2 months now, on and off at
first but now all the time when moving
around. Took some antibiotics
(azythromycin) for a sinus infection (from
a walk-in clinic) and it helped for a few
days but then came back even staying on
the antibiotics. Went to the ER because I
was very concerned and couldn't wait to
see my regular doc, they did CT scans of
my whole body and found nothing wrong,
sent me to a cardiologist. Blood pressure
and heart monitors for 2 days, came back
normal (BP ranged from 120 to 142). Also
found out that I have Mitral Valve
Prolapse, but a mild case and said it's
nothing that would cause dizziness. Blood
work showed high level of calcium and low
level of phosphorus. They seem concerned
about the calcium being high in my blood
and low in urine samples but don't think
it's causing dizziness.
First noticed the dizziness walking around
a mall, thought I was going to collapse or
faint. Also noticed it a couple times
right after eating. Airplane takeoff made
me feel like I was going to faint, as well
as going up in an elevator. Finally got
to see my regular doc and they said my
eustachian tube was probably blocked and
told me to take regular Claritin and
Flonase for 2 weeks. It has been over 2
weeks and I'm still experiencing the
dizziness, although not as bad, but still
notice it when moving around, not when I'm
sitting still.
The regular doc doesn't seem to know and
I've asked to be referred to an ENT. I
think an inner ear problem would make
sense with alot of the symptoms
(airplane), but what about feeling dizzier
when going into a large store or mall? Is
this because of air pressure difference?
Going back outside the store helps me feel
better. What about the dizziness and
somewhat a shortness of breath right after
eating? Why would I feel it worse right
after eating a meal? Also have noticed
strange pain in my neck and back once in a
while but not all the time so I'm not sure
if that's related but thought I'd mention
it. Please help.
