Question: Last year I suffered a head injury that did not show up on cat scan, however continues to give problems with balance, dizziness, headaches (that I think are getting fewer and easier to tolerate) , some random double vision episodes, average of one a day, 95% of all spells last only a few minutes,some occasionally up to around 20 min but nearly all make me stop with fear of falling over. I had problems on and off that began around age 35 with dizzy spells from time to time, but they weren't as bad, and not as frequent then. I had seen a neurologist,and ears,nose and throat with cat scan,m.r.i.,and ear tests back then. None showed any thing definite at that time. Whats the possible causes and is this something that is so hard to diagnose that it will take a fortune to determine? I am 54,in fairly good health, past smoker. have been physically active. 5'11'', 200lbs., I take low dose aspirin nightly but no other meds., blood pressure is pretty good,(last check 130/80) Am due for a physical but not really sure of type of Dr. to seek. (ins.coverage doesn't pay for office visits) Can head injuries linger and/or make a previous condition worse? I did have some physical therapy at time (in Spring), and con't. effort to practice exercises has helped with cognition and some better confidence in walking and has helped me to go back to work, but above conditions remain. I work in construction so I try to hide my condition to maintain but live with fear of being discovered and or getting hurt from a fall.

Thank you for your reply Dr. Chandrakant. No alternative treatment has been tried but thanks for your suggestions. I think I will seek out the Neuro-otology. That sounds like it fits to me. I have not had much success with reg.neurologists. The most recent one two months after accident last spring practically accused me of faking my concerns for lack of a large enough goose egg on head at time of accident. I was sure of only one thing, that I hit the side of my head and that I was quite concerned about my inability to think straight, increased dizzy spells and continuing headaches. Anyway, not much came of that encounter except a big XXXXXXX Another way that fits is that at the onset of the dizzy spells ( back in early to mid 90s) I first had and still do occassionally have spells of 'white spot' blindness in my vision. They are dealt with same as these spells, head down, eyes closed etc. Eye Dr. at time thought possibly something vascular as well. These preceeded dizzy spells and when they started happening I figured I better get to m.d. Now it seems because of age or head injury or both I have a greater concern for its possible consequences or severity. For the record there are no law suits involved, I just want to know what, if anything, can be done and how bad can it get. Will my balance continue to deteriorate to the point of another fall? Just how cautious should I be? Not to mention some evidence that I am not just imagining all this drama. Any other thoughts on your part would be appreciated. Thank you again for your help. Sincerely, XXXX