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What Causes Dizziness And Tingling Sensation In The Body While Treating Stroke?

Posted on Tue, 4 Oct 2016

Question: Had stroke 5 months ago , to the cerabellum part of brain. Had therapy now dizziness and little tingling been going on about week. Haven't done Mir because of pacemaker. My heart Dr says pacemaker and heart is ok must be from stroke. Been trying to see a Neurolgist . Waiting on referral week. I am 65 yrs old. My email address is. XXXX.

Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please tell some details.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com.
I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist,here to answer your query.

I would surely like to be of best possible help to answer your query,however,I need to know some extra details for the same-
1)In which part of the body is he having tingling?
2)Was he normal for past 4.5 months(as you said that he is having dizziness for just one week now)?
3)Is dizziness persistent throughout the day or is it episodic?

Further,I would appreciate if you can upload your CT scan report here,so that I can have a look upon the cerebellar stroke size and site,as you mentioned.

I shall be glad to have you in follow-up with further details.

Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ajay Panwar (27 minutes later)

I was better getting around and driving in two mos. just had few dizzy spells off &'on mostly walking & trying get Mobilty back. Just started this last week . Dizzy standing and walking around. Checked BP thought it was low when stood up but wasn't . Tingling is rt under skin in head. It comes and goes. This is been most consistent dizziness since came home. I don't have copy of CT but when had stroke they said it in the baselier artery & had infraction that hit the cerebellum. Haven't seen neuro trying wait on referral from heart Dr , just don't know what going on

Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Autonomic function tests.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for being in follow-up and providing further details.

Episodic dizziness which you are having is probably due to autonomic dysfunction as you mentioned that it is in the standing position mostly.

I suggest you to undergo 'Autonomic function testing'.Old basilar artery stroke is unlikely to cause these symptoms at present.For tingling symptoms,low dose amitriptyline can be taken and observed for improvement.PLEASE TAKE MEDICINES UNDER A PHYSICIAN'S GUIDANCE ONLY.

Hope that helps.If you have any further questions,I shall be glad to have you in follow-up.

Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar