@angieH 

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angieH

Cause of dizziness?

Hi, about a month ago, I posted that I had lightheadedness, it was debilitating. I had a work up to find (by CT scan) that I had mastoiditis...GP put me on Augmentin. It was about the third week into my lightheaded episode that I went on the antibiotic. It pretty much went away about 10 days later, which would make a total of 4 weeks of this crazy lightheaded feeling. I do have some residual, however. Just yesterday, I had an appointment with my Neurologist whom I haven't seen since 2008, because I didn't have any worrisome symptoms for that long! Anyway, the Neurologist's opinion is that it was an MS flare up. He says since I had an incident at the same time where my left leg gave out on me and there is still some weakness in that leg, the infection could not account for that. So at this point, I'm thinking it is maybe a combination? I am concerned, however, that this could be the beginning of a new course for my MS...I don't know what to think. He is ordering an MRI to see if there is any new activity or any new plaques. I am still lightheaded/dizzy but mainly in the mornings when I am tired. Not sure if I am not sleeping well or what this is. I am very tired all the time and I am wondering about suggestions or other experiences related to mine...Thanks for any input! - Angie
@billybilo

I had that 2 years ago & after first incident I was put on B12 IV infusions for 5 days. They didn't give me steroids since MRI was clear of active changes. So I was vomitting and trying to tell myself that everything's ok... One week after going out of hospital when everything seemed to be fine it started again. Gosh, I was so miserable then. They gave me steroids for 3 days and it subsided. Never happened again. So sorry to hear you're going through sth similiar. All my heart & thoughts are with you.

@Stumbler

@angieh , any infection mobilises our compromised immune system, which can cause a "pseudo-exacerbation". This type of relapse can be quite severe, dependant on your underlying symptoms, but can clear up once the underlying infection is treated. An MRI scan will provide some answers, which will help your Neuro decide whether your treatment needs to be reconsidered. This whole situation must have taken its toll on you, which may have pushed your "stress-ometer" off the scale. Any stress will not be helping the situation. You may want to go back to your Doctor to discuss your morning dizziness and whether some medication may be needed to improve your present state of mind.