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Episodes of lightheadedmess & dizziness(not vertigo)lasts weeks at a time.occassional feet tingling.neuromd ordered mri spine w/ & w/out contrast.why?

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Dr. Adam Smith answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Feet Tingling: I suspect your neurologist ordered the spinal MRI to assess for spinal causes of your feet tingling - nerve impingement. Non-vertigo episodes of lightheadedness and dizziness lasting weeks could be related to several things: dehydrated/not enough water, low blood sugar, low blood (anemia), too low or too fast heart rate or heart dysfunction, and less likely brain-related but should be assessed.

Answered 8/8/2014

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