View Single Post
Old 06-07-2008, 02:55 AM
Erin524's Avatar
Erin524 Erin524 is offline
Elder
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 5,020
15 yr Member
Erin524 Erin524 is offline
Elder
Erin524's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 5,020
15 yr Member
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Nancy T View Post
Hey Erin--did you know that migraine attacks can cause vertigo like you described? It's true! It's actually much more common than most people (and most doctors) know about.

Search on "migraine-associated vertigo."

I'm not saying it's not your MS--only that migraine can and does cause dizziness/vertigo, too.

Sorry you're suffering with that... it sounds awful!

Nancy T.
Yeah, I know about the migraines. Usually at the start of my vertigo, I'll have a headache the first day. A really really bad headache. My neuro said that it's normal to have that happen with the vertigo. Only it doesnt feel like the migraines I get. It's more of an ache-y sensation. Makes my entire body hurt.

I got checked for an ear infection tonight. My doctor's office was booked, but they just started a new emergi-care that opens right after they close. They have a group of doctors that I guess "borrows" their offices for the evenings. They're open till 1am.

So, tonight at 5pm, I went in, got checked for an infection (and checked for a UTI, just in case)

They found nothing.

I do have a small suspicion that it could be dental related. The next batch of teeth that I need to get worked on to replace my amalgam fillings (they're cracking my teeth apart) has been sore this week. I go to the dentist next week for a cleaning, so I'm trying to wait till then to get it checked. If that's infected, I'm going to get an antibiotic and have them replace the fillings after I've been on the abx's for a few days.

I had a pseudo or maybe a real exacerbation (bone-deep numbness in the right foot) immediately after having dental work done in March, so I wouldnt be surprised if it's my teeth causing me problems this time again.

I am going to go to an ENT as soon as my neuro suggests one to me next week. Just in case there's something wrong with my inner ear. (when I had mononucleosis, everything in my head closed up...deaf for about 2 or 3 weeks, so I worry that something got damaged then)

I want to figure out if my vertigo is an MS thing, or an actual non-MS related thing, or if it's a non-MS related thing that's getting triggered by some MS thing.
__________________
~ Never do anything that you wouldn't want to explain to the paramedics. ~ Author Unknown ~

~ "Animals have two functions in society. To taste good and to fit well." ~ Greg Proops, actor ~
Erin524 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote