Mailbag: Dizzy Spells? Your Neck Might Be the Culprit
“Could a stiff neck cause vertigo at times?” -Stiff and Spinning Dear Spinning, Occasionally, one of my patients will experience vertigo and a stiff neck simultaneously. Naturally, they want to know if the issues are connected. I explain that while a stiff neck doesn’t directly cause vertigo, there’s an interesting connection between neck issues and...
Drug-Free Vertigo Solutions Stop the Spin
“Is there anything I can take against vertigo?” – Stefan Hi Stefan, First, let’s clear up a common misconception. Vertigo isn’t a condition but a symptom of various underlying issues, from inner ear problems to migraines. Make sure your healthcare provider works with you to understand the root causes. Vertigo, of course, can leave you...
Mailbag: Dizziness and Aging Demystified
“Lately I’ve been experiencing frequent dizzy spells and feel unsteady on my feet. Is it a normal part of aging?” -Robert Hi Robert, Whenever a patient, regardless of age, asks me about frequent dizziness or unsteadiness, my short answer is, “No, it’s NOT a normal part of aging.” Our bodies do go through changes as...
Mailbag! How to Get Your Balance Back
I noticed that my balance is off. What would you suggest to fix it? –Hank from Johnson City, TN Hank, There can be MANY reasons for a person’s balance to be off: inner ear problems (including infections), head injury, poor blood circulation, certain medications, both low AND high blood pressure, neurological (nerve) conditions, There’s also...
Mailbag! BANISH Annoying Vertigo Spells
I have vertigo, and it’s starting to get in the way of living my life. What would you recommend to get it under control? –Ellen from San Antonio, TX Ellen, The good news is, you’re not alone. Estimates are that 40 percent of people over the age of 40 will have vertigo bad enough to speak with...
Superstar Vitamin SLASHES Vertigo Risk 45%
Dear Reader, Have you ever had that awful feeling… where you don’t know which way is up or which is down? Because the world is spinning. It feels like you’re moving… but you’re not. “Lightheaded” and “nauseated” don’t even begin to cover it. There’s only one word for it: vertigo. As miserable as vertigo is, it can be even more miserable to treat....