A 35-year-old member asked:
could a nystagmus be cause caused by your head shaking?
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Dr. Richard Bensinger answered
52 years experience Ophthalmology
No: You may have an independent reason for shaking of the head but nystagmus and head shaking are independent issues and do not cause each other.
Answered on Apr 16, 2014
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Not sure: Not enough specifics about your symptoms. Suggest seeing ENT or neurootologist who specializes in hearing and balance disorders.
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