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Have Vertigo And IgG Deficient. Taking Antibody Replacement Therapy. Started After A Large Concussion. Could I Ask A Doctor?
Question: Hello,
I have vertigo (mostly when rising and lying down) but can also get it when rolling over in bed and turning my head) - I am IgG deficient, so it would normally be assumed that it was an IV Antibiotics, and I am Currently having antibody replacement therapy (for other reasons) - none has helped and the vertigo is horrible, my blood pressure is not low..
It started after a very large concussion - however a CT of the head at time of accident revealed no bleeds, and I have had a follow up MRI which only showed minor white matter indications.
I have a myriad of illness as you can see from my medical history - I am not sure if I need to see a Neurologist or an ENT
I have vertigo (mostly when rising and lying down) but can also get it when rolling over in bed and turning my head) - I am IgG deficient, so it would normally be assumed that it was an IV Antibiotics, and I am Currently having antibody replacement therapy (for other reasons) - none has helped and the vertigo is horrible, my blood pressure is not low..
It started after a very large concussion - however a CT of the head at time of accident revealed no bleeds, and I have had a follow up MRI which only showed minor white matter indications.
I have a myriad of illness as you can see from my medical history - I am not sure if I need to see a Neurologist or an ENT
Brief Answer:
BPPV- Need to consult Neuro-otologist
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Based on your description, the symptoms suggest that you are suffering from the Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). The most common cause of BPPV in people under age 50 is head injury. Here the symptoms are repeated episodes of positional vertigo that is, caused by changes in the position of the head.
I would suggest you to visit a neuro-otologist (who is basically an ENT expert) and get the following tests done -
1. Pure tone audiometry and impedance audiometry.
2. Electronystagmography
3. Vestibular test mainly Dix-Hallpike maneuver and the Supine Roll test.
In the meant time, I personally advised to strict control on the head movement. Vestibular exercise may be helpful.
Hope this helps. If you have any doubt, I will be available for your query.
Regards
BPPV- Need to consult Neuro-otologist
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Based on your description, the symptoms suggest that you are suffering from the Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). The most common cause of BPPV in people under age 50 is head injury. Here the symptoms are repeated episodes of positional vertigo that is, caused by changes in the position of the head.
I would suggest you to visit a neuro-otologist (who is basically an ENT expert) and get the following tests done -
1. Pure tone audiometry and impedance audiometry.
2. Electronystagmography
3. Vestibular test mainly Dix-Hallpike maneuver and the Supine Roll test.
In the meant time, I personally advised to strict control on the head movement. Vestibular exercise may be helpful.
Hope this helps. If you have any doubt, I will be available for your query.
Regards
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