Vertigo From Cervical Spine Surgery?

[sahuaro]

I experienced dizziness and vertigo for a few days after my ESI's...and I believe I have seen reports of dizziness after cervical surgery on discussion boards. I am also surprised that he prescribed steroids after acdf since my understanding is that steroids interfere with bone growth...Would be interested in others' responses...

[Maria]

I sometimes get vertigo as part of an aura with my migraines. I don't know if some the reason however I get migraines isn't related to what is going on with my cervical spine. I think it is, my OSS thinks it's not. I'm not thinking all the time the migraines are related to my cervical disc situation but maybe sometimes.

I've had 2 dentists tell me that the grinding/clenching and TMJ I have is related to my spinal column from the lumbar spine up to the cervical spine (yes, I use a nightguard).

I've had ESIs now over a period of 7 years with no real vertigo spells that I could think of however the thought that it could have been the medrol makes sense to me.. could have been altho if you still experience them after you've stopped this medication then likely not the explanation. Did you ever have vertigo before your cervical surgery?

Re cervical spine surgery and vertigo.. it is an interesting query. Is this a regular symptom you have? Inner infection is usually the first thing that is ruled out re vertigo tho at the very least an examination of the inner ear should be made before rendering this diagnosis!

I personally know 2 people who have had severe vertigo episodes as well as milder episodes with no cervical complaints or history at all and have exhausted a thorough battery of diagnostic exams/testing/films including cervical MRIs and still not had a diagnosis made or actual treatment that has stopped the vertigo episodes.

Supposedly vertigo can be a symptom associated with many entities...

[tinypoms]

I never had vertigo before, that is why it was so scary. I am still having it even though I am taking Antivert for it. I stopped the Medrol right after I got the vertigo. I called the manufacturer of the pill and they said it can take 5 days to get out of my system. At this point, I just don't know. I am going to wait until Tuesday and if I stil have it, I will see another doctor.

Joanie

[nopain]

I've had a lot of vertigo and it's STILL Scary

[tinypoms]

Did they start after the surgery? If they did, how long after? My vertigo started one month after. I believe it started when I started sleeping on my side while still wearing my soft collar.

I still have it and am going to an ENT on Thursday for the Epley maneuver.

Joanie

[nopain]

You can do the Eply Maneuver from home.

This video displays the maneuver very well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pa6t-Bpg494

It is the EXACT same thing that was administered to me by a Neurologist on my first visit shortly after my symptoms.

There is no reason to wait to give it a try. Just watch the video and do it.

Here is supporting text:

http://www.dizziness-and-balance.com...bppv/bppv.html

Your vertigo may or may not be related to your ear and some kind of infection.

I had many tests including Balance center testing. And Peripheral causes were ruled out.

An no mine did not occur after surgery.

I get very frustrated with Doctors who try to compartmentalize Vertigo. I saw 3 ENT's and they all said "I don't know". Which is fine. I had a surgeon tell me recently that the ONLY way I could have balance issues is from Spinal Stenosis. Which is know is NOT true.

cervical propriocepters play a role in your balance.

Propriocepters
Specialized nerve endings located in muscles and around joints that are sensitive to touch, pressure, and the movement of muscle tissue surrounding them.

You can research it do death. But trying to find a Doctor to diagnose and pinpoint the "source" of your problem is a nearly impossible task.

If you have Vertigo as the result of an ear infection consider yourself lucky, because they can treat and fix it. It's when it is related to Nerves (Central not Peripheral) that diagnosis and treatment becomes a daunting task.

I hope you get over yours, cause while pain is bad, having your internal gyroscope out of whack is terrifying.

[tinypoms]

Thank you for that link. I did dry the Brandt-Daroff Exercises 2 times and felt a bit dizzy during the day so I stopped them. I also wanted to see an ENT to see if it might be my sinuses. When I lay down I feel pressure between my eyes. I will try the at home Epley though. The video doesn't say how many times to do it. Do you do it only once? I know I had to do the Brandt-Daroff a few times.

Joanie