Dizziness & Vertigo Support Group

Dizziness is the sensation of instability. Vertigo refers to dizziness with a sensation of motion. Vertigo is more likely than other types of dizziness to be associated with nausea, vomiting, or double vision, to occur even when lying down, and to feel better with the eyes closed. If you are a frequent sufferer of dizziness or vertigo, join the group and find support.

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Hey all! Just joined and hoping I can find some answers to this problem I'm having.

Every now and then, I feel this weird pulsing in my head and I feel really agitated and distressed. It only lasts a second or two, but it happens over and over. I've had an MRI, MRA, blood tests, x-rays, and am having other tests done soon. Not sure what they are. Does this sound familiar to anyone? My blood pressure is normal, so that's not it. It isn't vertigo because the room doesn't move.

The docs think it might be "Silent Strokes" or "Vasculitis". Ugh!
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Does it kinda feel like a head rush? I get that sometimes for no reason and even if I am not moving (standing up). I too have had a million tests done and also do not have vertigo because the room does not spin. I only feel lightheaded all the time.
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If it is silent strokes an MRI would show it and a neurology exam should also see symptoms, especially right after an event.

It does sound like a vascular issue. I know of a person who had variable blood pressure in her head and she complained of whooshing sounds.

Just shooting from the hip. No real ideas. Please let us know what you find out.
deleted_user
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Thanks for your replies. It does kind of feel like a head rush, but it's more like a pulsing sensation out of nowhere and it leaves me feeling extremely agitated and distressed. My blood pressure readings have always been normal, always. More blood tests tomorrow, I'll let you know when I find out anything. Thank you for your support. XOXO
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I get that exactly the same just all of a sudden out of the blue. Mine can last for quite awhile though alot longer than afew secounds. Please let me no if you get any decent response from the dr i'm always disrigarded as a panic attack and it really is a very scary feeling.
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I have felt that feeling too right above my temples on the side, weird. Sometimes its followed by a headache.
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