Migraine and Dizziness

By tina3256

1 min read

Hello, I’m new to this platform. Need some quick advice.

I’ve had migraine for almost a year now. I keep getting attacks almost once in ten days, but something strange happened with me last week. I’ve been feeling dizzy when I walk. It’s only when I walk and nothing at all happens when I’m sitting and stable. I’m getting worried because I’ve never experienced this before in my migraine attack. Is it normal to feel this dizziness while walking all day? Such new onset of symptoms is normal?

Also how do we know if this is migraine and nothing else like a brain tumor or something?

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ayl88joanieMember
Hi Tina: You might be getting migraine induced vertigo. Unfortunately I have it and it causes all the migraine symptoms along with the dizziness, spinning, loss of balance and vomiting. I could not walk a straight line I had to hold onto chairs and walls. It’s horrible and I had to go to physio to get my balance back. Dehydration can also cause dizziness so up your water intake and hopefully everything gets better.
renata123Member
Feel the same
latodaviaMember
Hi Tina, I have dizziness with my migraines. In fact, I always know I need to hit the Triptans or call in sick if I have to steady myself with both hands on the walls walking down the hall of my house.
lfrownfelterMember
I have had several attacks of severe vertigo where everything spins and I vomit for hours. I usually have a headache the day before I get hit with one of these episodes. The worst one I blacked out and my husband called an ambulance. So I went to see an ENT thinking it was an ear issue. I had an MRI and an ENG test as well as a hearing test. I do have a slight issue with my left ear the crystals being out of wack, but they told me that would only cause a very quick dizzy feeling, not the hours long debilitating dizzy spells. After the ENG test they have given me a preliminary diagnosis of vestibular migraines. I had no idea there was such a thing. I ya no idea that being dizzy was a migraine symptom. If your dizzy when you walk you need to talk to your Dr and rule out anything more serious. I was relieved to know mine wasn’t a brain tumor since my father passed away from one in his early 50’s. I still don’t know what treatment I’ll need to do, but I feel like I’m on a better road to understand what’s going on. I’ve had migraines my whole life and now will have to figure out my triggers and make changes to my life to hopefully help ease these.
texs4Member
Hi Tina3256 - Yes migraine symptoms can change / evolve. In my case, a change in the weather can worsen a symptom. You requested quick advice and mine would be listen to your body, remember to be your own health advocate, and if you feel something is wrong then seek medical advice. Severe headaches / migraines effect everyone differently and the symptoms vary. Also, if you're prescribed any medication(s) then make sure you’re aware of the potential side effectives as they can sometimes worsen an existing symptom. For context, my migraine journey began two year ago after I was diagnosed with metastatic BC (brain). I historically did not suffer from headaches or migraines then two months post brain surgery I had my first severe headache. Over the last two years, the headaches worsened as they became more frequent and the intensity of each headache worsened and lasted longer. I was diagnosed with Chronic (Acute) Migraines, so I suffer from daily, multiple times per day, migraines. My typical daily challenges include dizziness, earringing, lightheadedness, nausea, vision (blurred, auras), confusion / speech, fatigue, tingling, etc.-- some days are worse than others. I frequently don’t recognize the lesser migraines until my husband or co-worker brings it to my attention. Again, my advice to you is to listen to your body, be an advocate for yourself, read and do your research to understand the proposed treatment plan, be prepared to ask questions, and do not be dismissed. If a physician is dismissive then I'd recommend that you look for another physician to obtain a second, third, or even sixth opinion. Don’t give up.