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What Causes Constant Movement In Head?
Question: I have a very unique problem, at least I think I do. I have the sensation of constant movement in my head, around my eyes, ears, well hell my whole head. Feels like something is blocking my throat, nose and ear passage. Its uncontrollable movement. When I first encounter the sensation, it scared the hell out of me. It squeezes, wraps, pulls, moves side to side, back and forth and lays dormented at times. The only time I don't feel this is when I sleep unless I am awaken to gasping for air. I spoke to some doctors and had blood test. Either they dismiss it like nothing or they find nothing. Looking at me and going through a physical examination, I am in perfect health Per the last doctor that examine me. Did I mention that after sex, the sensation gets more active. I have managed to just deal with it and gotten use to movement, but now it's getting to the point where I feel it's going to drive me mad. Please help
Brief Answer:
?? Hydrocephaly or BPPV could be the causes sir, please consider tests
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. I am really sorry to hear this, and completely trust you when you say you have been experiencing this. I would like to say sir, that without being able to look inside your head (not directly, but through investigations), no doctor will be able to accurately provide you with answers.
If you do not mind, then please do request your doctor for an MRI brain. This investigation will provide us with a lot of answers, and possibly even treatment options sir. I hope you really consider getting the MRI done, and I can help interpret it for you once the printed result is shared with you.
In my opinion, I suspect the accumulation of fluids (hydrocephalus) or possible a condition called BPPV (benign paroxysmal position vertigo) which is caused by the collection of crystal within the inner ear. Both these conditions can result in a presentation that matches your description. Hydrocephaly can be diagnosed with the help of an MRI brain and the BPPV can be diagnosed using an electronystagmography and an MRI brain.
I hope you find my response both helpful and informative. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I would be more than happy to help you sir.
Best wishes.
?? Hydrocephaly or BPPV could be the causes sir, please consider tests
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. I am really sorry to hear this, and completely trust you when you say you have been experiencing this. I would like to say sir, that without being able to look inside your head (not directly, but through investigations), no doctor will be able to accurately provide you with answers.
If you do not mind, then please do request your doctor for an MRI brain. This investigation will provide us with a lot of answers, and possibly even treatment options sir. I hope you really consider getting the MRI done, and I can help interpret it for you once the printed result is shared with you.
In my opinion, I suspect the accumulation of fluids (hydrocephalus) or possible a condition called BPPV (benign paroxysmal position vertigo) which is caused by the collection of crystal within the inner ear. Both these conditions can result in a presentation that matches your description. Hydrocephaly can be diagnosed with the help of an MRI brain and the BPPV can be diagnosed using an electronystagmography and an MRI brain.
I hope you find my response both helpful and informative. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I would be more than happy to help you sir.
Best wishes.
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