Question 1

occasional vertigo persists despite brain mri/gp, ent, audiologist, neuro exams. can a sinus issue be the cause? i've never had a sinus x-ray.

Accepted Answer

Vertigo: if your MRI is negative and your ENT found no vestibular pathology to explain your symptoms then the next step is a neurology consult for CNS pathology. If it's really lightheaded ness and not actual vertigo you need cardiovascular evaluation as well as review of your prescribed or recreational drugs and social activities. No use for sinus x- Rays.

Question 2

husband 44 has vertigo off/ on for 1 year. also mild hearing loss. brain mri neg, bloods neg. neg bppv . episodes every few weeks , ent says virus?

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Otologist: The doc is probably right. Because of the chronicity of the symptoms, I'd recommend a second opinion by an otologist - ENT doc with a fellowship in ears. Otologists do only ears.

Question 3

referred to ent for possible etdappt many weeks away. tinnitus, stuffy ears, off-balance feeling, headache. brain mri ruled out serious conditions. in meantime, can i take otc med to unclog ears? how long would zyrtec or similar take to work?

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: It may or may not even help. ETD happens when the Eustachian tube swells with allergic stimulation or a URI. When the tube is blocked by the swelling. mucus made in the middle ear cannot flow to the throat &amp; air cannot enter the middle ear to keep it normal. Antihistamines may thicken mucus &amp; even slow improvement. ETD stops when the irritation resolves. Your body fixes it/not meds.

Question 4

constant tinnitus. the sound becomes bilateral pulsatile for ~5 secs when i bend over, stand up quickly, or during exercise. normal brain mri with and w/o contrast with iac and blood tests. no optic nerve swelling. ent not concerned can i trust him?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, you  should trust his opinion because most serious etiologies of tinnitus have been ruled out. Good luck.

Question 5

i keep experiencing severe dizziness. i have had a ct & brain mri which were normal. a cardiac mri in 2019 for unrelated dizziness whichcome back normal. ent checked ears normal. can anxiety really cause this 24/7?

Accepted Answer

: Persistent "dizziness" merits a careful reevaluation, preferably by a neurologist and cardiologist, working together to determine the type of dizziness and its underlying cause.

Question 6

normal cardiac,brain mri,head ct ( but sinus cyst,nodules),ep study,ent,eye exam,neuro.have dizziness almost all day sometimes. where to look now?

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Since the most: common causes have been ruled out, I would turn to TREATMENT of the dizziness....a very common complaint with a number of possible treatment options!
Hope this suggestion makes sense to you..

Dr Z

Question 7

do you have any suggestions on how i can get a brain mri for free? only went for one mri after rathke cleft cyst surgery. can't afford another mri.

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Touqh question: Short of going to a public health clinic and if deemed appropriate and your financial status supports your being seen in such a clinic, probably hard to arrange.  However, if your physician deems you need such a test, many physician owned facilities will arrange to do such a test at a reduced cost and sometimes at cost.  Asking honest qeustions of such places is t he best way to figure this out.

Question 8

can my teeth blow out if i get a brain mri with braces?

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Not likely: I am sorry, i had to laugh when i read your question.  I wouldn't worry so much and of course make sure to disclose all pertinent info to who ever treats you so they can know your concerns.

Question 9

does it hurt to get  a brain mri with and without dye done?

Accepted Answer

Just the IV: An IV is placed to inject the contrast.  Otherwise, the procedure is painless.

Question 10

if you have a tattoo on your wrist or ankle, could you get a brain mri if you needed one? how could a tattoo on wrist or ankle affect brain mri?

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Most likely fine: If there is a lot of iron in the pigment in the tattoo, it might heat up a bit in the MRI scanner. It would be worse at higher field strength such as 3T.  It is worse if the tattoo is in the scanned area because more energy is deposited there.  For a brain MRI there should be no effect.

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Occasional vertigo persists despite brain mri/gp, ent, audiologist, neuro exams. can a sinus issue be the cause? i've never had a sinus x-ray.

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Husband 44 has vertigo off/ on for 1 year. also mild hearing loss. brain mri neg, bloods neg. neg bppv . episodes every few weeks , ent says virus?

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Referred to ent for possible etdappt many weeks away. tinnitus, stuffy ears, off-balance feeling, headache. brain mri ruled out serious conditions. in meantime, can i take otc med to unclog ears? how long would zyrtec or similar take to work?

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Constant tinnitus. the sound becomes bilateral pulsatile for ~5 secs when i bend over, stand up quickly, or during exercise. normal brain mri with and w/o contrast with iac and blood tests. no optic nerve swelling. ent not concerned can i trust him?

A member asked:

I keep experiencing severe dizziness. i have had a ct & brain mri which were normal. a cardiac mri in 2019 for unrelated dizziness whichcome back normal. ent checked ears normal. can anxiety really cause this 24/7?

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Normal cardiac,brain mri,head ct ( but sinus cyst,nodules),ep study,ent,eye exam,neuro.have dizziness almost all day sometimes. where to look now?

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Do you have any suggestions on how i can get a brain mri for free? only went for one mri after rathke cleft cyst surgery. can't afford another mri.

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Can my teeth blow out if i get a brain mri with braces?

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Does it hurt to get a brain mri with and without dye done?

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If you have a tattoo on your wrist or ankle, could you get a brain mri if you needed one? how could a tattoo on wrist or ankle affect brain mri?

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