Question:
I need help with headaches and dizzy spells
I'm 9 months post-op and recently started having terrible headaches. The problem started one evening with sharp pan in left eye, then my head began pounding. Gone to eye doctor, received new glasses, was checked ovr twice, didn't find the problem. I saw my PCP he thought it was inner ear trouble, took all the meds for that but still having bad headaches and dizzy spells daily. Any help would be apreciated. I'm goin back to PCP tomorrow but I knew someone here could steer me in a direction, could this be surgery related. Thanks. [email protected] — kysunshine (posted on February 27, 2003)
February 27, 2003
Edna, I don't think that your problem is related to your WLS surgery. I do
think that you should have an MRI just to rule out anything else. It
sounds as though you may be having some pressure. I'm not a doctor, but an
MRI or CAT SCAN will rule out anything serious. How has your blood
pressure been? I wish you the best. Bless you.
— Sharon L.
February 27, 2003
My husbands aunt had the same problem and they thaught inner ear too, She
ended up having surgery to make her deaf in one ear to release the
pressure.
My self, since i have had this surgery, i am post op 5 weeks, i have had
dizzy spells and headachs and i never use to have them but it could be
because i now have a cold or something where i'm coughing and sore throat.
I would have it checked out though if you dont have any other symptoms,
like sinus pressure or anything, my mom had sinus pressure and dizziness
and it ended up being a sinuse infection. Good luck and keep us posted on
your condition. I hope its something minor.
— rachel W.
February 27, 2003
I think perhaps a referral to a neurologist might be helpful. I don't think
severe head pain should be dismissed. Certainly a non-invasive test like
an MRI may at least rule out some stuff. I have had horrible migraines
since the age of 17 (I'm 49 now). Just three years ago the neuro found out
that my TMJ problem was causing quite a few of them (temporomandibular
joing disease). I have a malocclusion and also grind my teeth at night,
and subconsciously during the day because of anxiety. For three years I've
been getting Botox shots in my jaw muscles (they semi-paralyze the muscles,
and this wears off over time, so that I don't clench so much), and my
headaches have gone down to about 1 per month now. I used to wake up in
the middle of the night already crying from the pain...it felt like I had
been kicked in the face around my sinuses. The orbit around my eyes, my
sinuses, my jaw, and the temples of my face would hurt so much. I'm so
glad my neuro found this and my treatments have improved my quality of life
so much. I hope you can find relief as well. Hugs and good wishes, Joy
— [Deactivated Member]
February 27, 2003
See the appropriate specialist, a neurologist, for these complaints. Good
Luck!
— ZZ S.
February 27, 2003
Definately go see a neurologist, they specialize in things like this. I
started having bad headaches a year ago, and now have a chronic illness.
Chronic headaches every minute, 24 hours a day for the past year. They are
debilitating, sometimes I get dizzy, sometimes get blurry vision, all sorts
of symptoms. (You can check out my profile for more). But you should
definately see a specialist for this. Headaches can be horrible, and you
don't want to have to live with them. Goodluck, I hope you feel better.
— Lezlie Y.
February 27, 2003
I'm the original poster. I went to my PCP today, I have migraine's. He put
me on Butalbital and gave me a shot in the behind and put me on Lexapro for
depression. I'm under alot of stress, lost my sister 3 wks ago, financial
problems and headaches 24/7, looking for a better place to live, and the
list goes on. But thanks everyone for your concern, I never gave up in my
life and I don't intend to now. The doc was impressed with my 160 lb lost
in 9 months and wants me to keep up the great job. [email protected]
— kysunshine
February 27, 2003
Your symptoms sound like pseudotumor cerebri or intercranial hypertension.
You need to see a neuro-opthamlogoist AND a neurologist. This disease is
extremely rare and it comes out of now where. There is a support group on
msn called Psuedotumor Cerebri. It will provide you with more information.
Many doctors no nothing about this disease because it affects 1-2 women out
of 100,000. I was first diagnosed in 92 and went into remission in 94. If
you have any problems finding the support group email me and i will provide
you with the link. Please get see a specialist right away, because your PCP
probably knows nothing about the disease in particular.
— keishax
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