Dizziness, ringing and a muffled volume in one ear

[feywon]

@IrishEyes As others have said, this warrants discussing with a doctor. There are various kinds of vertigo and a medical professional should know what questions to ask to diagnose correctly.

With falls being a major issue for seniors anything that poses a threat to being able to move about safely should be discussed with a professional. Even tho i had serendipitously come across an article about BPPV within days of my first experience and found the Epley moves which worked i still mentioned it to my doc at the time in case it had links to other issues the article hadn't mentioned.

Would be interesting and perhaps helpful to others for you to update us on what Doc says.

 

[WheatenLover]

@VaughanJB …I did not mean to offend…but where I am if I called today it would take me three weeks to see a physician. Or you can go to the ER.

I get that. A couple of years ago, I lived in a place at which I could get an appointment with a doctor only 1 year or more in the future. I couldn't believe it at first!

I lucked into finding a doctor who did not take insurance, but for only $100+ a month made house calls. I need my prescriptions refilled, so I hired her for that. Of course, refills and lab work and other tests were still covered by medicare.

I needed to see specialists, too, but that wasn't happening. The prescriptions I take, IMO, keep me alive.

 

[Fritz]

Thanks every one! I will call my doc right after I get back from Vet with the dog.
As I said before I trust your word over google anytime. You all have not lead me wrong yet.
Thanks

No offense intended but we are not doctor's anymore than Google is. When in doubt your first thought should be to call the doctor. Not come to us. I mean that with good intentions. Nothing against any of us. Good luck with the dr.

 

[IrishEyes]

The Doc called it Vertigo, prescribed Mecilizine tablets and some head movement exercises. I am to do the exercises for
one week and give her an update if things seem to be lessening. And of course any severe side effects.
I got home and took the 1st tablet and got the best nap I have had in awhile. I was quite dizzy upon first taking it but just
let it happen. After I woke up I was pretty dizzy for a few minutes until I began moving about then it lessened by quite a bit.
I re-read side effects and nothing out of the normal of what is listed.
I asked about my carotid arteries as that was a fear due to my mom having had to have hers cleaned for more oxygen to the brain.
That was checked and blood flow is fine. That was a big relief.
She questioned me very thoroughly on what symptoms I was having, what I was doing when they happened, had me describe
how the dizziness felt in each situation (room spinning, neck hurting, blurred vision, etc) If I had been vomiting or nauseas during or
after.
She seemed to cover everything all of you had mentioned without prompting from me. Right now I feel more steady than I have been
in 4 days. I am still taking it slow until I see where this goes.
My BP to her liking was actually high (which it was and was taken within 5 minutes of arrival) I explained to her my BP always rises by
the time I leave home and get to the office due to the drivers on that highway as I come in. She laughed and said let's give it 10 minutes
and take it again to be sure. She did and it was right back to normal range by then. She made a note to allow me to sit for 20 or more minutes
prior to BP in future.
So on this so far, makes me think she may be right so I will wait and do the exercises when hubby gets home just in case. I won't be needing
to drive anywhere for 3-4 days so that gives me time to give this medication a try in a safe space and gage the success of it.
Since this is a antihistamine type drug it may work on that issue as well. I did not have a sinus infection.

There we are Friends, I realize as I type this I am actually breathing with mouth closed right now. I wasn't this morning. I sure hope this
is the answer, we shall see!

 

[IrishEyes]

No offense intended but we are not doctor's anymore than Google is. When in doubt your first thought should be to call the doctor. Not come to us. I mean that with good intentions. Nothing against any of us. Good luck with the dr.

Awww Fritz, you see all the possibilities you all tossed out there, you all did exactly what I hoped you would. You covered all the bases so I could be sure I was being treated and asked the right questions by the Dr. She seemed to have covered everything that was mentioned. I know you are not Doctors but what a wide range of experiences you all have that covers so much and in such great detail. I would always go to a Doctor
for actual diagnoses. And of course I will always be hoping for the least serious diagnoses that I read about.

 

[MACKTEXAS]

The Doc called it Vertigo, prescribed Mecilizine tablets and some head movement exercises.

Glad to know you saw the doctor and are on the way to improvement. Thanks for letting us know.

 

[Deya]

The Doc called it Vertigo, prescribed Mecilizine tablets and some head movement exercises. I am to do the exercises for
one week and give her an update if things seem to be lessening. And of course any severe side effects.
I got home and took the 1st tablet and got the best nap I have had in awhile. I was quite dizzy upon first taking it but just
let it happen. After I woke up I was pretty dizzy for a few minutes until I began moving about then it lessened by quite a bit.
I re-read side effects and nothing out of the normal of what is listed.
I asked about my carotid arteries as that was a fear due to my mom having had to have hers cleaned for more oxygen to the brain.
That was checked and blood flow is fine. That was a big relief.
She questioned me very thoroughly on what symptoms I was having, what I was doing when they happened, had me describe
how the dizziness felt in each situation (room spinning, neck hurting, blurred vision, etc) If I had been vomiting or nauseas during or
after.
She seemed to cover everything all of you had mentioned without prompting from me. Right now I feel more steady than I have been
in 4 days. I am still taking it slow until I see where this goes.
My BP to her liking was actually high (which it was and was taken within 5 minutes of arrival) I explained to her my BP always rises by
the time I leave home and get to the office due to the drivers on that highway as I come in. She laughed and said let's give it 10 minutes
and take it again to be sure. She did and it was right back to normal range by then. She made a note to allow me to sit for 20 or more minutes
prior to BP in future.
So on this so far, makes me think she may be right so I will wait and do the exercises when hubby gets home just in case. I won't be needing
to drive anywhere for 3-4 days so that gives me time to give this medication a try in a safe space and gage the success of it.
Since this is a antihistamine type drug it may work on that issue as well. I did not have a sinus infection.

There we are Friends, I realize as I type this I am actually breathing with mouth closed right now. I wasn't this morning. I sure hope this
is the answer, we shall see!

Meclizine is a control, not a cure. It is very effective with minimal bad effects if used for a short period of time. Strengthening your immune system is the best long term control of vertigo. Did she find any pressure in your ears?

 

[IrishEyes]

Meclizine is a control, not a cure. It is very effective with minimal bad effects if used for a short period of time. Strengthening your immune system is the best long term control of vertigo. Did she find any pressure in your ears?

No she didn't test for that at this time. If I don't show some results from this, perhaps other tests will be done after.
If she doesn't mention it at our next appt. I will for sure bring it up and see what she says.
Thanks Deya!