Hello all,
I am hoping for some help here as I am not getting it anywhere else.
I am an allergy sufferer for many years. I have year round post-nasal
drip and stuffiness, 50% of the time sinus pressure (bridge of the
nose, cheek bones, brow ridge) and was asthmatic for several years.
A little more than a year ago I developed vertigo: swimming/spacey
head always accompanied by sinus pressure, eyes are not out of focus
at all but don't seem to be on the same "wavelength" as each other,
slight photo sensitivity. No hearing loss. The vertigo first lasted
about 6 weeks and disappeared for several months. Reappeared
beginning of January lasted about 6 weeks and disappeared. Started
again on Memorial day and is still with me, though noticeably less.
It seems to set on with storm fronts, but that could be my
imagination. I have recently had a CT scan that showed pretty much
nothing, no infection etc. My doctor is very conscientious but not
getting me anywhere with this. Antihistamines "seem" to work but I'm
not sure.
Anybody have any experience with this?
Thanks greatly,
FJ
Superchiro - 24 Jun 2004 18:34 GMT
> Hello all,
>
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> FJ
FJ,
Do you have any neck pain? Headaches at the BACK of the head?
There is a relationship between the cervical spine function and
dizziness. The condition is called cervicogenic vertigo (CV), meaning
vertigo emanating from a neck-related cause. Your problem may be
vestibular/labyrinthine in nature, esp. if antihistamines "seem" to
work. But you may have two concurrent, yet unrelated problems
(sinusitis and cervicogenic vertigo). If you do have CV, a
chiropractor may be of help. (Disclosure: I am a chiropractor.)
There is a diagnostic way of determining which condition exists. You
sit on a swivel stool and the doctor stands behind you, holding your
head gently on either side. First, you swivel your body side to side
while your head remains looking forward. If vertigo is reproduced via
this method, then it is likely CV, since the neck is rotating but not
the head (and labyrinthine system). Next, the body remains still while
you or the doctor rotates your head to each side. If dizziness appears
here, with both the neck and head moving, then the vertigo likely has
a vestibular cause.
Of course there are other tests that can be done, and if you have
other symptoms a visit to a neurologist may be in order. Otherwise, a
trial of spinal manipulation may benefit you.
Superchiro - 24 Jun 2004 18:35 GMT
> Hello all,
>
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>
> FJ
FJ,
Do you have any neck pain? Headaches at the BACK of the head?
There is a relationship between the cervical spine function and
dizziness. The condition is called cervicogenic vertigo (CV), meaning
vertigo emanating from a neck-related cause. Your problem may be
vestibular/labyrinthine in nature, esp. if antihistamines "seem" to
work. But you may have two concurrent, yet unrelated problems
(sinusitis and cervicogenic vertigo). If you do have CV, a
chiropractor may be of help. (Disclosure: I am a chiropractor.)
There is a diagnostic way of determining which condition exists. You
sit on a swivel stool and the doctor stands behind you, holding your
head gently on either side. First, you swivel your body side to side
while your head remains looking forward. If vertigo is reproduced via
this method, then it is likely CV, since the neck is rotating but not
the head (and labyrinthine system). Next, the body remains still while
you or the doctor rotates your head to each side. If dizziness appears
here, with both the neck and head moving, then the vertigo likely has
a vestibular cause.
Of course there are other tests that can be done, and if you have
other symptoms a visit to a neurologist may be in order. Otherwise, a
trial of spinal manipulation may benefit you.
frjohn - 25 Jun 2004 17:34 GMT
Thank you for the response.
No neck pain or headaches. I guess I am out of luck there.
Even if it were that, would it explain the symptoms reoccuring over
several months period with months in between?
> > Hello all,
> >
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> other symptoms a visit to a neurologist may be in order. Otherwise, a
> trial of spinal manipulation may benefit you.