Hi all.
On Sunday I went to put on my socks, whilst arched over to do so (I am obese in case useful to know) I felt a sudden dropping sensation. By this I mean like when you reach the bottom of a lift (elevator) and it slightly jumps up and then back down again. I got a fairly intense version of that happening in my head. Then every time I turned my head in a certain position the same would happen, for up to an hour. After this I was left dizzy without vertigo (felt spaced and dizzy but room wasn't spinning) and nauseas and my walking has now turned in to a drunk walk, as though on the deck of a ship. My neck, shoulders and righthand side of my back is stiff and sore. I am getting the odd numb pain in my arms and hands.
My walk is a lot worse when recently getting up out of some chairs, like a car chair.
I went to the doctor, and he wants to get one thing done at a time, so has told me to clean my right ear out as it is blocked. I seriously doubt though this will be the reason behind everything. I just think he wants to get rid of the easy problems first, then move on to the rest.
I suffered almost the exact same thing about a year ago, and it got better on its own in about 2 months. I am obviously worried about things like MS as I know that is off and on in a lot of people.
Any ideas ?
Hi Jonny,
Welcome to Healthy Pages!
These things can be quite scary when they happen, but please do follow the adivse from your GP.
At the same time it would be best if you start thinking about your health holistically. It's quite common that several apparently unconnected things will contribute to the way you feel. So I shouldn't be too concerned by your doctor's advise/diagnosis. I think it's always important when visitiing a GP to discuss what they're saying and not just listen passively. This is important to make sure your understanding of what they are saying is the same as want they mean. I know that puts the responsibility on you, but it's your health not theirs.
Also thanks for admitting about being obese, because that will have a large contributing affect on your health, and I don't want to preach to you about the risks of being obese. But I do think that dealing with it is key to your long term health.
From friends that have MS, their symtoms are different to yours. Although I'm not a Doctor I don't think MS is your major concern.
I don't know how old you are, but if you want to deal with these issues now is the time to sort out exercise, diet and lifestyle etc, and then take ownership of your health
Namaste,
Myarka