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Imbalance While Driving Due To Neck Trauma, Tried Massage, Chiropractor, No Help. Will It Clear Up Itself ?

Good evening. As a result of neck trauma one night, last month (sleeping upright in a chair, and awakening with my neck contorted in a horrible position), I have had an imbalance while driving that is causing me incredible distress. At speeds greater than 30 MPH, I feel as if I've lost control of the vehicle, and that the car may flip right over. Metaphorically, it's like paddling a canoe on the high seas. I can walk up to 8 miles daily, with little or no awareness of the imbalance; the affliction is only present, while driving. I've consulted both a chiropractor and a massage therapist, but have met with no improvement. Does this sort of condition ever clear up on its own?
Tue, 16 Jul 2013
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Hi friend,
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     You need examination by a neurologist. MRI may be needed. MRA (MRI angiography) shows blood vessels and is generally done at the same sitting.

     If there are no clues, you have to be seen by an ENT (Ear Nose Throat) specialist...The body's balancing mechanism is in the inner ear.

     In the mean time, medicines like betahistine or flunarazine alone or in combination may help
It is dangerous to drive till then. It may take a long time, but generally clears...

Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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Imbalance While Driving Due To Neck Trauma, Tried Massage, Chiropractor, No Help. Will It Clear Up Itself ?

Hi friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic You need examination by a neurologist. MRI may be needed. MRA (MRI angiography) shows blood vessels and is generally done at the same sitting. If there are no clues, you have to be seen by an ENT (Ear Nose Throat) specialist...The body s balancing mechanism is in the inner ear. In the mean time, medicines like betahistine or flunarazine alone or in combination may help It is dangerous to drive till then. It may take a long time, but generally clears... Take care Wishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck