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What Causes Dizziness And Vertigo After A Spinal Surgery?

I had spinal surgery in December. I had metal plate and screw placed in my spine. 2 months after surgery I started having sever dizzy episodes with stair step vertigo and sweating. These episodes have gotten worse on a daily basis. I never know when they are going to strike. What is going on?
Wed, 3 Dec 2014
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Hi,

Welcome to HCM,

I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.

any instability or surgery over cervical spine do get vertigo episodes, they are time being, it takes time to resolve.


Hope, I have answered your query, all the best, take care.
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What Causes Dizziness And Vertigo After A Spinal Surgery?

Hi, Welcome to HCM, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. any instability or surgery over cervical spine do get vertigo episodes, they are time being, it takes time to resolve. Hope, I have answered your query, all the best, take care.