What Causes Recurring Episodes Of Dizziness, Lightheadedness And Headache?
 
                                    
                                    
                                          
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                                            Question : Had about six bad dizzy spells in about 20 years could it be migraine?Suffered quite badly up until about 25 years ago with pain@being sick.Now i get the occasional visual migraine which lasts about 20mins but not dizzy @no headache. But i always seem to be muzzy headed a lot of the time and do get odd dizzy spells but not like the  first ones ive mentioned. And whatever type of dizziness i get it always leave me with a niggly headache across my forhead. The last bad dizzy do i had was over 3 years ago @i realised it was after looking at wallpaper patterns.the one before that i had been painting some coving and it did require a lot of concentration. And just wnder if it might be connected with migraine.When ive had the bad ones i havnt dared move for about half an hour .Then after felt  like a wrung out cloth.Dr doesnt seem to be able to help muchbecause its not all the time .I take propranolol for blood pressure but ive had that for a long time @isnt too much of a problem normally.Some advice would make me feel better.I am thinking of going to see a neurologist.
                            
                                    Brief Answer:
Possible BPPV ? Require MRI BRAIN
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Madam
I can certainly understand your concern.
As per your narrated history , the possibility of BPPV (benign positional and paroxysmal vertigo) is high.
Migraine is not often associated with dizzy spells.
An initial course with oral pills of Tab Betavert for 7 days.
Additionally, I also advise you to get an MRI brain for further assessment.
Based on the results , the requirement for a Neurologist can be assigned.
Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if can prescribe these pills to you.
Post your further questions if any.
Thank you
                                    
                            Possible BPPV ? Require MRI BRAIN
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Madam
I can certainly understand your concern.
As per your narrated history , the possibility of BPPV (benign positional and paroxysmal vertigo) is high.
Migraine is not often associated with dizzy spells.
An initial course with oral pills of Tab Betavert for 7 days.
Additionally, I also advise you to get an MRI brain for further assessment.
Based on the results , the requirement for a Neurologist can be assigned.
Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if can prescribe these pills to you.
Post your further questions if any.
Thank you
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                                      Dr. Nagamani Ng
                                  
                              
                                         
 
                                    
                                    
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