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Hi,
recently i went to ER,bec.of sudden change in my heart beat(abnormally fast)and then I felt that I'm shaking and dizziness or lightheadedness...I thought I was gonna die.I had also stiff neck...I'm an MRI technician and working with a strong magnetic field.I've been feeling dizzy or lightheaded for almost 3 months all the time...I feel lightheaded and then I feel that i can't breath and I get claustrophobic suddenly...sometimes i have a sharp pain in my ear.I had mri done of my brain and everything was normal! what is your opinion?
Hi Lalageh,
There are literally hundreds upon hundreds of reasons for the symptoms you describe. My opinion is that the MRI only ruled out one reason. You need to be fully evaluated by a cardiologist, a neurologist and an otolaryngologist. You might even try an endocrinologist. Three months of almost constant dizziness and lightheadedness is too long to have waited to be evaluated.
Hope this helps.
Harriet B. Jacobster, AuD
Board Certified in Audiology
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Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D.
Expertise
I am a Board Certified Doctor of Audiology with 25 years of experience. I can answer questions regarding hearing loss, both general and specific, dizziness and vertigo, auditory processing disorders, hearing aids, aural rehabilitation as well as specialized audiologic testing, i.e., Auditory Brainstem Response, VideoNystagmography, Otoacoutic Emissions. I have worked with both pediatric and adult populations. Because of my extensive musical background, I am able to respond to questions regarding the special needs of musicians.
Experience
I have been an audiologist for over 25 years with a specialty in electrophysiology of the auditory and vestibular systems and pediatric evaluations. I currently work in my private consulting practice providing services to nursing homes and schools. My Doctoral research was on specialized techniques in Auditory Brainstem Responses.
Organizations
American Academy of Audiology, -
American Speech Language Hearing Association, -
Hearing Loss Association of America
Education/Credentials
Au.D. (Doctor of Audiology), Nova Southeastern University, 2000.
Board Certified Doctor of Audiology (American Board of Audiology)
Certificate in Audiology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
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