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What Causes Vertigo With Shaky Feelings?
Hi, I m 36 yrs old, female, have been getting shaky after meals. Went to ER other night because I almost fainted. They told me they thought it was from vertigo as all other tests were normal (EKG, blood work, including cardio work up, chest x-ray). My BP was a little high but they thought it was nerves from not understanding what was happening. They prescribed me meds for vertigo which make me very tired. Today after lunch I got these terrible shaky feeling and my hands and arms were very shaky. I have been treated for reflux in past but off meds because its under control and they gave me irregular heartbeat. Any suggestions?
Wed, 22 Apr 2020
Hello,
I agree that your BP may be high as a reaction to vertigo. However recheck your BP to make sure you don't have BP issues. Vertigo medications are usually for short duration may be 3-5 days and you can stop it.
You need to be on exercises to prevent vertigo in the future. Best exercises are Brandt Daroff exercises twice a day and each time 10 repetitions. Avoid gastric medications containing levosulpiride as they have neurological side effects. I personally feel you have minor problems and continue on current line of treatment. If not better you need to see a neurologist for a detailed evaluation.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shiva Kumar R., Neurologist
I agree that your BP may be high as a reaction to vertigo. However recheck your BP to make sure you don't have BP issues. Vertigo medications are usually for short duration may be 3-5 days and you can stop it.
You need to be on exercises to prevent vertigo in the future. Best exercises are Brandt Daroff exercises twice a day and each time 10 repetitions. Avoid gastric medications containing levosulpiride as they have neurological side effects. I personally feel you have minor problems and continue on current line of treatment. If not better you need to see a neurologist for a detailed evaluation.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shiva Kumar R., Neurologist
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