# Dizziness / feeling unbalanced / headaches
**URL:** https://mvertigo.org/t/dizziness-feeling-unbalanced-headaches/24035
**Category:** New here, let me introduce myself š¤
**Tags:** medication, dizziness, vestibular-migraine
**Created:** [March 4, 2025, 7:07pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/dizziness-feeling-unbalanced-headaches/24035 "2025-03-04T19:07:23Z")
**Posts on this page:** 12
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### Author:  [@Scotty](https://mvertigo.org/u/Scotty)
#### Post date: [March 4, 2025, 7:07pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/dizziness-feeling-unbalanced-headaches/24035/1 "2025-03-04T19:07:23Z")
New to this forum so still reading though all the topics.
I have been ill since Sept 2023 after returning from holiday in Spain.
About a week after returning I started feeling unbalanced and a swaying feeling when out walking.
I have felt where my head feels like itās moving in the room rather than the room spinning. As soon as I wake up I have chronic headache all day and feeling like my head is constantly moving dizziness.
I have had an MRI, two balance tests (also checked BPPV) and blood tests all returned fine. Eye tests all returned fine.
Every day is torture, I am currently on Amitriptyline for headaches as my consultant thinks it could be vestibular migraine only 10mg and 6 week waiting list for an appt with GP to up this as itās not doing anything.
I have been doing the Cooksey Cawthorne exercises but they donāt help.
Can anyone relate and any positive steps I could try? I am seeing my consultant again in two weeks and I plan to ask to see a neurosurgeon on priority.
Any help would be appreciated as every day seems a long battle with this.
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### Author:  [@DizzyBot](https://mvertigo.org/u/DizzyBot)
#### Post date: [March 4, 2025, 7:07pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/dizziness-feeling-unbalanced-headaches/24035/3 "2025-03-04T19:07:50Z")
Welcome to the forum, @Scotty! š Everyone here is super friendly and eager to help you out on your journey. If you havenāt yet, I highly recommend checking out the **Welcome Topic** [here](https://mvertigo.org/t/welcome-to-mvertigo/11943) and the **Posting Guidelines** [here](https://mvertigo.org/t/please-read-this-before-posting/5).
Youāre not alone in this battle, and there are many who can relate to your experiences. Hang in there, and feel free to share more about your journey! š
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### Author:  [@TexOkie](https://mvertigo.org/u/TexOkie)
#### Post date: [March 4, 2025, 11:49pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/dizziness-feeling-unbalanced-headaches/24035/4 "2025-03-04T23:49:56Z")
Welcome Scotty. Typically, exercises that help one person may be of help to another, or they could be of no use. I finished a set of physical rehabilitation for my back recently, and the exercises that helped stabilize and strengthen my back and legs also seemed to help improve my vestibular issues.
That being said, my vestibular issues may be different from yours, and therefore the exercises might not only be of no use, they could aggravate your condition.
My recommendation is to find a good physiotherapist and have them evaluate you and recommend exercises.
Even if you donāt find help here, we still would like to hear from you. The more we know about you, the better the chance that someone will be able to offer some suggestions.
Good luck, I do believe activity is not only important, I believe that it is the key. Iām not advocating going crazy, Iām just saying an hour a day of moderate activity can be hugely helpful.
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### Author:  [@sfnative](https://mvertigo.org/u/sfnative)
#### Post date: [March 7, 2025, 1:07am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/dizziness-feeling-unbalanced-headaches/24035/5 "2025-03-07T01:07:24Z")
Scotty - So sorry youāre having such a tough time. Like you, my symptoms first spun out of control on an overseas trip. As you read through some our experiences with VM, youāll see that youāre not alone.
One thing that struck me about your post was that you are seeking help from a neurosurgeon. Typically those of us with VM find best results with neurotologists or neurologists who specialize in headaches. And there are some ENTās who treat VM but theyāre rather rare in my experience.
In any case I suggest you look for someone who regularly treats people with vestibular disorders. You might ask for names on this board. A great resource is [VEDA](https://vestibular.org). They have a a lot of information on their website as well as a list of recommended medical practitioners. Another good resource for information is [Dr. Timothy Hainās website.](https://www.dizziness-and-balance.com). Donāt be put off by the websiteās basic layout ā itās the real deal.
Look everything over and come back here anytime. Weāve all been through it and many of us are still in the throes of it so youāll always be welcomed. Take care.
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### Author:  [@Caecg.214](https://mvertigo.org/u/Caecg.214)
#### Post date: [March 7, 2025, 3:30am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/dizziness-feeling-unbalanced-headaches/24035/8 "2025-03-07T03:30:22Z")
Hello Scotty,
I am sorry you are going through this. It is no fun. I have been fortunate to work with Dr Hain for a number of years, as well as an experienced vestibular physical therapist. As others have mentioned, I would also recommend seeing a otoneurologist and a PT experienced in vestibular therapy. But I can give you hope. It took a while, but I am much better now.
Claudia
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### Author:  [@Scotty](https://mvertigo.org/u/Scotty)
#### Post date: [March 10, 2025, 10:16am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/dizziness-feeling-unbalanced-headaches/24035/9 "2025-03-10T10:16:58Z")
I think the frustration is Iām 18 months down the line and it seems to be getting worse rather than better and I still havenāt been given an actual diagnosis. I am being treated for VM but Iām not convinced it is that, I just think that contributes to the dizziness rather than the cause.
Itās just a tough road, I am 33 and feel like I cannot live like this for the rest of my life itās just not possible. Every day is a huge struggle when you feel dizzy consistently.
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### Author:  [@ernie](https://mvertigo.org/u/ernie)
#### Post date: [March 11, 2025, 6:34pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/dizziness-feeling-unbalanced-headaches/24035/10 "2025-03-11T18:34:42Z")
My case is different and not as constant as yours. I seemed to have a massive attack every six weeks that lasts for a day and is relieved only by sleeping. Since I read the book āHeal Your Headacheā and started avoiding the common migraine triggers in my diet, I havenāt had an attack and itās been almost 3 months. Iām hopeful this will last. If you havenāt already, you may want to read that book. Best of luck to you dealing with such frustrating symptoms so young.
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### Author:  [@Scotty](https://mvertigo.org/u/Scotty)
#### Post date: [March 19, 2025, 4:05pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/dizziness-feeling-unbalanced-headaches/24035/11 "2025-03-19T16:05:11Z")
I have asked for an urgent referral for a neurologist. Hopefully it comes through asap and they can find something to help šš»
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### Author:  [@Charlie](https://mvertigo.org/u/Charlie)
#### Post date: [July 20, 2026, 6:39pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/dizziness-feeling-unbalanced-headaches/24035/12 "2026-07-20T18:39:25Z")
Scotty - howās progress? Sounds like Iām in the same situation as you. Also 33 and from the UK
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### Author:  [@Scotty](https://mvertigo.org/u/Scotty)
#### Post date: [July 20, 2026, 7:01pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/dizziness-feeling-unbalanced-headaches/24035/13 "2026-07-20T19:01:33Z")
Hi mate,
i was referred private to Prof Rea in Leicester who diagnosed me after testing with VM & PPPD. Tried Amitriptyline Nortriptyline both no help. Currently taking Citalopram and having Vestibular Reh Therapy. No change as of now. Most frustrating and difficult illness Iāve ever had.
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### Author:  [@Charlie](https://mvertigo.org/u/Charlie)
#### Post date: [July 20, 2026, 7:07pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/dizziness-feeling-unbalanced-headaches/24035/14 "2026-07-20T19:07:46Z")
Hope you see some changes soon! I noticed my mood lift from SSRI (Sertraline)
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### Author:  [@Scotty](https://mvertigo.org/u/Scotty)
#### Post date: [July 20, 2026, 8:43pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/dizziness-feeling-unbalanced-headaches/24035/15 "2026-07-20T20:43:39Z")
I hope youāre doing ok? That is probably my next try but I think itās similar to Citalopram š¤·š»āāļø