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Ive experienced a heavy feeling in the head accompanied by a feeling of being slightly off balance. i've never lost balance and fallen over. is it ms?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Not necessarily: MS manifests in many ways but there are other far more common conditions which can cause the symptoms you described. The potential causes range from just a viral infection, sinus infection ...to neurologic disorders. You need to get examined by your doctor.

Dr Saghafi and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/30/2018

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A member asked:

Ive experienced a heavy feeling in the head accompanied by a feeling of being slightly off balance. i've never lost balance and fallen over. is it ms?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Saghafi and 2 doctors agreed

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