Question 1

hi. i have tmj and recently went to a chiropractor who did dry needling and adjustments. that was 5 days ago. fro. the day of adjustments and needling i have this medium to severe headache and the pain runs down my neck area. with that is dizziness?

Accepted Answer

Don't know: I am not sure what the cause is. I am an acupuncturist and would advise that dry needling should not have caused this severity of symptoms.

Question 2

wisdom teeth extraction 4 months ago. dizzy and headaches every day since. ent neurologist mri chiropractor and allergist can't figure it out. now what?

Accepted Answer

See a TMJ Doctor: If all the test mentioned resulted to negative findings, have your temporomandibular joint checked by a dentist . If the jaws are not aligned, it can cause vertigo that can be caused by the irritation of the bilaminar zone behind the joint . You may need to wear a proper splint and later on, an orthopedic appliance, .. If that's the case.

Question 3

can chiropractic neck "cracking" adjustment reduce dizziness caused by cervical foraminal stenosis?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: Neck cracking done as "head thrusts" is considered potentially unsafe and should be avoided. The academy of neurology has come out against this procedure due to high risks of artery dissection and fatal stroke which can occur.  I have seen 3 cases of these consequences while in training.  I advise all my patients to reconsider doing such maneuvers. Risks vs. Benefits ratio unacceptably high.

Question 4

i receive adjustments and after all of them, i feel nauseous, dizzy, faint and usually a headache. comes on usually 2-5 minutes after. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Stop doing that!: The symptoms you describe could be benign, or could be a sign of decreased blood flow to your brain, which can happen after aggressive manipulations of the cervical spine. Occasionally, people have had permanent loss of function, including movement, vision, and speech, as a direct result of chiropractic manipulations of the cervical spine so I do not recommend them.

Question 5

my husband went to a chiropractor for upper back neck pain. he performed a neck adjustment and my husband has been dizzy 24/7 since. mri and ct show no arterial dissection. he has a herniated disc at c6-c7. he's seen an ent and orthopedic surgeon, and no

Accepted Answer

Neurologist: would recommend seeing a neuroologist if symptoms have been present for signficiant period of time. Need to rule out benign vertigo vs central causes of dizziness.

Question 6

s/s: headache & dizziness. bp is 96/54(low for me), hr is 115bpm. did some moderate exercise 5 hours earlier. could this be from possible dehydration?

Accepted Answer

Consistent: Your vital signs are consistent with mild dehydration. Other potential diagnoses could be considered. If you still have symptoms or low blood pressure after hydrating it would be worth getting checked out by a health care professional.

Question 7

what is the best way to handle severe dizziness and headache?

Accepted Answer

Vertigo headache: You are having very distressing symptoms.  Many possibilities.  Time to call your doctor to determine the cause and give you proper treatment.

Question 8

headaches dizziness and my bloodpeasure is normally 120/70 and lately it 139/94 or higher. it comes and goes?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: At your age with these symptoms you need to see your doctor right away for a thorough exam. Get going

Question 9

can astigmatism cause dizziness and headaches?

Accepted Answer

It  can: Uncorrected (that is, without proper glasses or contact lenses) vision can cause fatigue, headaches and rarely, dizziness.  If these problems occur with proper glasses, then they are not caused by the need for glasses.  In this cases, a visit to the primary care doctor is recommended.

Question 10

is dizziness associated with headache and congestion?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Sinus and rhinitis infections can cause this range of symptoms. If you have fever, then be sure to get checked.

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Headache dizziness after chiropractic adjustment

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Hi. i have tmj and recently went to a chiropractor who did dry needling and adjustments. that was 5 days ago. fro. the day of adjustments and needling i have this medium to severe headache and the pain runs down my neck area. with that is dizziness?

A member asked:

Wisdom teeth extraction 4 months ago. dizzy and headaches every day since. ent neurologist mri chiropractor and allergist can't figure it out. now what?

A member asked:

Can chiropractic neck "cracking" adjustment reduce dizziness caused by cervical foraminal stenosis?

A member asked:

I receive adjustments and after all of them, i feel nauseous, dizzy, faint and usually a headache. comes on usually 2-5 minutes after. is this normal?

A member asked:

My husband went to a chiropractor for upper back neck pain. he performed a neck adjustment and my husband has been dizzy 24/7 since. mri and ct show no arterial dissection. he has a herniated disc at c6-c7. he's seen an ent and orthopedic surgeon, and no

A member asked:

S/s: headache & dizziness. bp is 96/54(low for me), hr is 115bpm. did some moderate exercise 5 hours earlier. could this be from possible dehydration?

A member asked:

What is the best way to handle severe dizziness and headache?

A member asked:

Headaches dizziness and my bloodpeasure is normally 120/70 and lately it 139/94 or higher. it comes and goes?

A member asked:

Can astigmatism cause dizziness and headaches?

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Is dizziness associated with headache and congestion?

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