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Diziness with head movement
In 2024 my ear crystals got displaced and after that I started having very frequent dizziness, vertigo and vomiting especially when I go to the gym and when I drive even if I am sitting in the passenger seat. I am really very disturbed by this dizziness. Because of this anxiety has also started. Many times I feel off balance like my brain is not in my control. That is why I first got a brain MRI done which came normal. After that I got a cervical and full spine MRI done whose images I had shared. Kindly help me I am really in need of it.
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Narrowing of cervical forum due to protrusion as c3c4 c5.
A BIG CAUSE OF DIZZINESS.
U NEE PHYSIOTHERAPY, CONSULTATION WITH ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON.
TILL THAN
TAB STUGERON25 TWO TIMES AFTER FOOD FOLLOW BY REST AT NIGHT STUGERON75 ONE.
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Its some electrolyte imbalance in inner ear causing the issue.may be also due to neuronal issue..u too have a cervical disc issue.consult a ent for the same
T vertin 8mg od for 3 days
Plenty of fluid intake
Get gud sleep
Monitor bp
Need ent consultation.
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You have cervical spondylosis with BPPV(benign paroxysmal positional vertigo?
Does giddiness occur in any position of head?
Epleys manuvre for BPPV
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analgesics/physiotherapy for cervical spondylosis
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If you want to discuss your problem in more detail, feel free to message me on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine for a detailed free discussion
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would be better if you could consult
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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue.
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Go for Epley maneuver to control Vertigo.
For MRI report consult neuro for better outcome.
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Your symptoms fit very well with persistent vestibular dysfunction after BPPV (ear crystal displacement), now worsened by cervical spine involvement and anxiety.
Key points to understand clearly:
• Your brain MRI is normal → this rules out dangerous brain causes
• Your MRI shows C3–4 and C4–5 left-sided disc protrusion with nerve root irritation → this can cause neck-related dizziness (cervicogenic dizziness), head pressure, imbalance, and nausea
• After BPPV, some people develop persistent dizziness even when crystals settle — the brain remains “over-alert” to motion
• Anxiety then amplifies dizziness, creating a vicious cycle
Importantly:
Next Steps
You need a targeted, multi-directional approach, not random treatment.
1. Specialist to Consult
• ENT (Otoneurologist) or Neurologist with vestibular experience
• Physiotherapist trained in vestibular + cervical rehab
2. Required Treatments
• Vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) — not just one maneuver
• Cervical spine physiotherapy (posture correction, deep neck flexors)
• Temporary avoidance of heavy gym workouts (especially weights, neck strain)
• Medication only if needed for vestibular suppression or anxiety (short-term)
3. What NOT to Do
• Repeated MRIs
• Excessive Google searching
• Avoidance of all movement (this worsens recovery)
• Self-neck manipulation or forceful exercises
Health Tips
• Stop gym activities involving neck loading or jerky movements
• Gentle walking is encouraged
• Use a proper cervical pillow
• Avoid prolonged phone bending
• Practice slow breathing during dizziness (reduces vestibular–anxiety loop)
• Limit caffeine and screens temporarily
• Your symptoms are real, but not dangerous
• Many patients recover fully with the right therapy
• Anxiety is a result, not the cause — and it will reduce as dizziness improves
• You do not have brain disease or loss of control
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The changes on the scan have nothing to do with your symptoms which sound like BPPV.
Do the following
1. Vestibular exercises- video here how to do
https://youtu.be/drrwadjz644?si=idPa56oKD44M22V4
2. Avoid medications including Betahistine, Prochlorperazine, Cinnarazine etc. They don’t fix the problem but may briefly reduce symptoms
All the best.
J G S R clinic
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Consult with neurosurgeon.
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Doing day to day activities with these symptoms must be hard for you, especially driving which is risky both ways.
Next Steps
visit an ENT Specialist.There is a specific maneuver that is done to relocate the displaced crystals which will most probably give you an immediate relief,
however the crystal may dislodge again as the reoccurrence rate is high.
Health Tips
would recommend you to take one attendant with you and learn the maneuver from the certified doctor itself. May help you in future recurrences and save you some money.
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Your problem is curable. Consult a neurosurgeon for surgical correction.
Till then, take tab vertin 16mg one tab. morning and evening for a week.
Tab promethazine 25mg every 8 hours for 5 days.
Avoid neck bending, using high pillow.
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You are having Benign parosxysmal postional vertigo ....which aggrevates on frequent positinal changes...it isnt big problem.
Next Steps
you should visit good ent opd for further management
Health Tips
till then avoid activities which aggrevates these symptoms ....
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Betavert 8mg 1-0-1 for 3 days
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please consult
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Hingoli
Kindly consult
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Consult neurosurgeon
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