What Causes Dizziness Along With Heaviness In Head?

Posted on Sat, 31 Jan 2015

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Question : Dr, past 3 months i having a dizziness that means , my feeling what i am seeing is in a not practical true & also my head is tightning and also assleep in night

what is this symptoms

Answered by Dr. Praveen (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Gabapentin, serta and dizitac cause dizzinessa

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear.Thanks for your query.

I have completely read your query and deeply understand your concerns.
Gabapentin, serta and dizitac(pnly dimenhydrinate) cause excessive sleepiness and dizziness.These are common side effects of these medications.

I would be glad to know some more information.
What was the reason for taking Gabapentin, serta?
Why was dizitac prescribed?Was it given for dizziness by your doctor?
Do you have any history of other medical illness?

Await your reply soon.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Praveen (13 hours later)

Dear sir
I am factory manager since 2005 to 2014 XXXXXXX 14. My factory was closed on XXXXXXX 2015. i was more worried and also my sleeping also disturbed continiously in night

But i having daily sex with my wife and 4 times ( weekly once only) i was used men force capsules because i having sex nerve issues also.

After 7 month suddently i having motion with bleeding and also no angry feeling and head ache, dizziness and neck pain also. i consult a dr also. he says this is due to stress only. then he asking to take medicine for 15 days. then i atke a cervical xray and physitherophy also.and consult a ENT dr also.this dizziness is not Ent issues

then i met a neuro dr he asking take Ct scan & ct scan shows normal . then he also giving tablets for 15 days . but cured.Then i met a cheif neuro specilist at XXXXXXX the above medicine is only recomment by that dr only. He is also asking to MRI brain scan . It shows normal.

Note : past 3 days i having a problem which comes occocasionally and monthy i think 15 days. during driving suddently few minutes i have no sense which shows in the front are unknown but this area is my native only. I forgot all which is way i have to go . 2 years before i hving a issues continious no sleeping one week without any also then cured without taking any medicine . this is my past backround also

Pl suggets what i should do, Now i am working as a XXXXXXX manager with one factory > but mind doesnt concentrate and not showns interest past one month what i can do

Pl suggest

XXXX

Answered by Dr. Praveen (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
CBT with lifestyle modification is my choice

Detailed Answer:
Hello.Thanks for writing back to me.

As per your description the reason for dizziness is not known(idopathic) and needs symptomatic treatment.Sleep irregularities are majorly due to stress.

Always be informed about the medications like gabapentin, dizitac, serta which impair fine motor activities like driving etc.It is dangerous to drive while taking these medications.

Practice yoga, meditation and pranayama.These lifestyle modificationa calms down and relaxes your mind;abates stress; helps it regain focus and concentration.

I would suggest Cognitive behavioral therapy(CBT).This helps to control stress, normalizes your sleep pattern, improves your lifestyle and cut down some medications.Discuss with your consultant about CBT.I would prefer cinnarizine alone instead of dizitac( cinnarizine/dimenhydrinate) since dimenhydrinate induces more sedation.Rest of the medication to be continued as per your physician's recommendation.

Hope this answers your query.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D