Pressure on top of head, dizziness, slight nausea

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My mom has been going thru this since last may...
She gets a heavy sensation on the top of her head..it goes into her eyes with weird pain, then drops into her stomach as nausea...we can even hear her stomach making noises...and all the time lightheaded...not really dizzy room spinning..just light and foggy and out of it, and not normal....
they have done MRI's, blood work, heart tests, eye tests, BPV benign positional vertigo testing and therapy( IF YOU GET DIZZY IT COULD BE THAT) ...those are crystals in your ear that get displaced and cause dizziness and such.....went to ear nose throat guy...neurologist who Thought it was seizures...after an EEg it was NOT seizures...so we are completely out of ideas...it happened last summer but only lasted 6 weeks...the only other thing i can think of is a reaction to mold....mold sickness can do some weird things.....but we cant find any mold in her house....SOMEONE MUST KNOW WHAT THIS COULD BE OUT THERE!!

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dkwise · Newbie Joined: 20 Sep 2008 Posts: 4

I am writing because my aunt has Parkison's and she is having alot of pressure in the top of her head. I've searched but, am not finding exactly what I want. I am concerned that she could be having a mini stroke. I would greatly appreciate any information that anyone can give me on this. You can write me at redhairedcowgirl2000@yahoo.com.

vanessalynnsiderias · Newbie Joined: 21 Sep 2008 Posts: 2

I think I know the reason why everyone's experienced the symptoms they've described. It all revolves around stress & anxiety. I too got the blood work done, MRI, cat scan, vision test, hearing test, and even went to the ER. The ER doctor actually asked if I had experienced any anxiety and my initial response was no. But I thought about the times that the symptoms affected me the most and they were during stressful times such as school, unemployment, a new job, etc... I really wasn't sure if I had anxiety until I asked my friends and then they reminded me of previous things that worried me that a typical person does not dwell on for that length of time. I then found out that I was beginning to experience the symptoms more so while I was driving on the highway because there's that adrenaline rush when merging and driving onto oncoming traffic, etc... So I got on some anxiety pills and it has been working out a lot better ever since. Also, meds don't make all of the symptoms go away. In order to make them go away, one needs meds and therapy. But since I don't have money for therapy I just search on the best methods to get over certain situations. I found out it's all mind over matter but that is still a hard concept to conquer. But believe me, it is anxiety that is your issue. If your doctor has told you to take more electrolytes, B-12, water, salt, vitamins, protein, a better diet and that is still not helping the symptoms. Then I'm guessing you have anxiety and anxiety can be easily recognized by you or not at all. You need to talk to your doctor or a therapist to truly find out the reasons why you have the symptoms you are experiencing. Hope this helps!

vanessalynnsiderias · Newbie Joined: 21 Sep 2008 Posts: 2

I think I know the reason why everyone's experienced the symptoms they've described. It all revolves around stress & anxiety. I too got the blood work done, MRI, cat scan, diabetes test, vision test, hearing test, and even went to the ER. The ER doctor actually asked if I had experienced any anxiety and my initial response was no. But I thought about the times that the symptoms affected me the most and they were during stressful times such as school, unemployment, a new job, etc... I really wasn't sure if I had anxiety until I asked my friends and then they reminded me of previous things that worried me that a typical person does not dwell on for that length of time. I then found out that I was beginning to experience the symptoms more so while I was driving on the highway because there's that adrenaline rush when merging and driving onto oncoming traffic, etc... So I got on some anxiety pills and it has been working out a lot better ever since. Also, meds don't make all of the symptoms go away. In order to make them go away, one needs meds and therapy. But since I don't have money for therapy I just search on the best methods to get over certain situations. I found out it's all mind over matter but that is still a hard concept to conquer. But believe me, it is anxiety that is your issue. If your doctor has told you to take more electrolytes, B-12, water, salt, vitamins, protein, a better diet and that is still not helping the symptoms. Then I'm guessing you have anxiety and anxiety can be easily recognized by you or not at all. You need to talk to your doctor or a therapist to truly find out the reasons why you have the symptoms you are experiencing. Hope this helps!

kayble230 · Newbie Joined: 21 Sep 2008 Posts: 1

Sorry to just but into the convo, but I have the same problems. I was extremely dizzy sometimes to the point where I'd fallen over and fainted. My vision would go completely black for about 5 secs, and I would get lots of pressure on my forehead and top of my head. I went to the doctors, wore a hear monitor for a week and did some weird tests on my brain. The doctor diagnoised me with "Virtgo" which is essentially impossible to get rid of. I'm currenlty on the same medication, Meclizne, which I think does ziltch . Recently, things have been getting worse, I wake up in the morning, walk to the kitchen for some coffee and literally have to hold myself up. My vision still goes black, but I now get this fuzzy feeling, like right before your foot goes to sleep and it takes over my face. It feels like it's taking longer for my vision to come back to normal and to be able to stand up right. Instantly after, I have a pounding headache for the entire day, making my day difficult. I just want to lay down. Aspring doensn't work, and I try hard not to take it, I'm not really a strong believer in asprin. I'm making an appointment to see my phsycian ASAP!

oconnor1971 · Newbie Joined: 22 Sep 2008 Posts: 1

Hello,

I have been dealing with all of the above symptoms for 10+ years. I have seen many, many doctors in this time. Most have had no clue to what is causing the symptoms and many have said it is probably depression or anxiety. During these 10+ years I would occasionaly come across a doctor who would say I should go to a headache specialist because my symptoms (dizziness, imbalance, blurred vision, fatigue, preasure on the top of head, tinnitus, ear fullness, etc.) could be Migraine related. For years I thought they were crazy and barking up the wrong tree. I did have headaches but nothing i would consider a migraine. Just like many of you I thought I had a brain tumer, MS, Parkinsens, Anurisms and every disease possibel. I went to Chiropractors, new age doctors, massage, accupuncture, colonics, etc.). When I found out there was a family history of Migraine (typical migraine, head pain) I thought just maybe I should look into this. I picked up the book Heal Your Headache and was blown away. Migraine is so much more than a headache but is the number one cause off dizziness, imbalance and almost any kind of neurological symptom, no headache even needs to occur, ever. I made an appointment with one of the countrys top headache clinics and after 10+ years and countless MRI's, inner ear testing, blood testing, phycologists, alternative medicine and thousands of $ spent, I had a diagnosis that I was still sceptical about. I was put on the Calcium Chanel Blocker Verapamil and told to start a Migraine Diet (Diet is difficult at first). The first couple of weeks I was actually worse but was advised to stick it out. Within 4 weeks I was getting my life back. Dizziness subsided, pressure on the top of head was gone, balance was back, I was amazed and one year later I feel like a normal human. I suggest everyone seek out a top headache clinic like Johns Hopkins or Cleveland Clinic. And definetaly pick up the book Heal Your Headache - you will probably be saying as you read it - Holly $&#^ - that is me all the way. Good Luck

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A friend of our family had Chiari Malformation. She had dizziness, Severe migraines, and nausea. I hope that this isn't the case for any of you.

gooooogirl · Newbie Joined: 28 Sep 2008 Posts: 3

BACKGROUND, ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH ISSUES OUTSIDE SYMPTOMS
43-year-old female
Live in a humid environment (Florida) and it occurs for a few weeks every few months or so but seems worse in summertime
Symptoms have been appearing for 2 years
Constantly on computer
Workout 4 days a week
Eat healthy
Too much caffeine
I wear earplugs at least 6 hours a day and that seems to exasperate it
Hypothyroidism
Allergies, mold, weed, dust – you name it
Earaches
Sinus issues
TMJ
HSV-2
Quit taking antidepressants about 3 years ago
Have occasional anxiety issues and on a very rare occasions panic attacks.
I was in a car accident in the early 90’s and sciatica and whiplash, not sure if it important to add, but some of you had similar experiences

SYMPTOMS WHEN THIS BECOMES PREVALENT
Dizziness Rolling Eyes

Annoying pressure on the top of my head and behind my eyes
Double vision
Tinnitus
Ear pressure and fluid sensation at times
Sinus issues
Onset often right before period
Hard to concentrate when this is occurring

DIAGNOSIS
None
About 2 years ago when this first started happening, my primary care physician diagnosed me with high blood pressure (possibly coincidental) and put me on Atenolol but symptoms did not subside
I also have been prescribed Meclazine and take a Benydryl daily but it doesn’t help.
I have seen the neurologist, ophthalmology and the optometrist. Have had a CT, MRI, battery of blood tests and extensive ear tests
No meniere’s or Vertigo and clear scans

If anybody gets any answers, please post. This is kind of debilitating.

LILA8022 · Newbie Joined: 10 Mar 2008 Posts: 3

i have all these symptoms too. For me they started almost a year ago after having my first child and getting off of birth control due to migraines. I'm tired of feeling this way and feeling like i'm going crazy. The doctor has done blood work and so forth with nothing. taking vitamins, and such and started the no sugar and white flour diet. Seemed to help some, but now that i'm getting close to my period, i feel dizzy and get head rushes, which make me feel anxious. even experienced some muscle weakness at times and get that head pressure feeling too. Looking into accupuncture, but we are strapped for cash at the moment. Has ANYONE, found anything to help with all this, or actually gotten rid of it? I'm only 28 years old an the past year has been rough!! Thank you for any advice or help!!

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