Hi,

In the middle of March 2011, I bumped my head getting out a small aircraft, a Cessna 172. I didn't blackout or lose consciousness. I got a headache and took an Advil.

Two days later, I experienced my first migraine headache while playing soccer. Because of my migraine symptoms - numbness in right hand and face, slurring of words and difficulty even thinking clearly, I went to the hospital the next day.

I've had a cat scan and MRI and both were negative. The neurologist thinks I was experiencing all of the classic symptoms of a migraine. He ordered the tests just because it was my first migraine.

However, about 4 or 5 days after the migraine episode, I started experiencing a mild dizziness - not vertigo. I have it almost every day since.

My lightheadedness is mild - I can still drive and work (I'm an engineer) and I'm experiencing no other symptoms at all. If I keep my head still (like working on a computer or watching tv), then it "goes away". However, if I turn my head quickly, look up/down/left/right then I feel dizzy.

I have had bloodwork and an EKG which both were fine.

I have been going to a physiotherapist since the beginning of June 2011 for vestibular rehabilitation. My balance has been getting better, however, I still feel the same level of dizziness (5 out of 10) all the time.

I feel more dizzy while at a busy mall (like Costco) or when in a car stopped at a light or in traffic.

I'm going to see my family doctor tomorrow on the referral of my PT in hopes of getting referred to a different neurologist (one that specializes in concussions vs. the one I saw who specializes in strokes) or an ENT (Ear-Nose-Throat specialist).

I have been to a chiropractor, but after a few weeks of no improvement, he suggested that I stop treatment for a while to see if it makes any difference. I haven't been to see him in over 2 weeks. I don't feel any worse.

I also have an appointment booked with an Osteopath who practices cranial massage to see if that makes any difference. I had wondered about seeing an acupuncturist, but my PT also does acupuncture and she didn't think that would help.

I'm 27 years old, non-smoker and I don't drink.

I live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada - if anyone has some suggestions on a good concussion neurologist or ENT or any other specialist to see, please let me know.

Thanks.
Dan