Possible problem with general practitioner
 

Hi.

not sure how to proceed with this so advice would be welcome. I have been to my GP so many times and don't seem to be getting anywhere. My symptoms are generally put down to stress or anxiety (yes I have both) but they are now there virtually all the time, which does not make sense. Although I am worried, I seem to be somewhat blase in my response, probably a coping mechanism:

persistent one-sided tinnitus, day and night (hearing tested normal, although I did have a very severe infection 3 years ago following repeated itching and heat on left ear over months, which resulted in severe pain and very poor balance for a week and tinnitus started after this)
right-sided facial numbness and wriggling sensation on right side head, but no loss of pain response.
sensitive scalp, right side. Tender to touch.
now having same sensation over full jaw area
extreme blurred and double vision right eye (eye test within expected for age)
sensation of facial drooping but no physical evidence of this being so
fast short pricking behind right eye on occasion
sense of imbalance in walking
significant thought processing difficulties - getting thoughts structured and then down in writing or spoken word is proving very difficult. This is causing major problems in my work environment and team leading.
Hearing clearly and understanding what people are saying, but not able to utilise it/process it.

I am spending a fortune on face massages, sound/light treatment, alternative meds, and am now considering going to a private doctor, which I can ill-afford. My work colleagues are noticing some of the impact of these things and I am very concerned about my work security.

Any advice would be much valued.

Thanks:confused:

Hi walkabout and welcome to NeuroTalk. Have you been tested for Meniere's Syndrom?

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You have a lot on your plate...I'm glad you've joined us. :grouphug:

I have to agree with Alffe in that you seem to have been through such a lot.
I wonder if you've tried a different GP at all? I don't know how your health system works but if you're distressed with these symptoms, is the ER a viable option for you?

I'm sorry that you've suffered, and I do want to welcome you to NeuroTalk.

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Great to see you have come to be with us. You will find a great number of caring, supporting members here willing to help each other as they can.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around.

Darlene :hug:

Just to say thank you to Darlene and Koala 77 for the warm welcome.

walkabout

And to Dorrie.

Thank you

Hello Walkabout and Welcome to NeuroTalk. Please make yourself at home and give us a holler if we can be of further help. Look forward to seeing more of you. Glad you found us.

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Hi and welcome to the forum.
 

I was thinking rather then see another GP, ask if you can go to a Neurologist. It's hard to find a good one of them too the way I feel but once you find one he may be able to run test on you to see if you have had a stroke or if you have any other Neurological problems going on.

Don't give up, you will find someone that will be able to help.

Ada