Cervical Vertigo the mystery illness? Can some one help me?

I suffer from Cervical Vertigo and have been for approximately 10 years. It has gradually got worse over time. I am now constantly dizzy for 24 hrs a day and have been this way for about 2-3 months. I am seeing a Neuro surgeon and had a second MRI & MRA(1st) yesterday to see quote "The vertebral arteries in the neck can be compressed by the vertebrae, or other structures' unquote. I have severe arthritis in my neck and most parts of my body. Massage to the neck does help but it only barely controls it for a limited and uncertain amount of time. Chiropractic treatment is NOT an option. My neck is to far gone.The Neuro surgeon suggested surgery MAY help but no guarantee. I am sick of living this way as I am always tired, dizzy and feeling down. Does anyone out there suffer from the same problem and had the problem fixed? Any advice would be much appreciated. Thank you for your time

I am having the same symptoms (problems) as you are having. I've had them over 4 years, but it has not being diagnosed as of yet. The only thing that seems to help me has been Meclizine and 10 mg of Valium periodically. There is also something on the market called Vertigoheel, in which my doctor said seemed to work with one of his patients. I ordered a bottle of it but I am hesitant to try it until I see the specialist at the Mayo clinic. I am also on a low sodium diet and take a daily water pill which also helps lower my blood perssure. As I am answering this, my doctor is in the process of sending me to a specialist at the Mayo clinic in Arizona for further evaluation. (There is also a Mayo clinic in Minnesota and Florida.) I have been to a local neurologist without any help or a real diagnosis. I am also frustrated with this quality of life, but I would recommend getting another opinion before attempting this type of surgery, even though you are, like me, are willing to try anything. As in all surgeries there is no guarantees. Even though this did not answer your question I hope it could help.

I'm sure you're already taking anti-inflammatories, like ibuprofen, for example. You can try sleeping on one of the contour pillows, that helps my neck. You may want to give the surgery a try. You're seeing a neurosurgeon, so check out his track record. That may help you to make up your mind as to who will do your surgery. I've seen several people that have had this type of surgery, and they all have said that they felt so much better. Investigate it on line, that may help you with questions you have. Best wishes and I hope you feel better soon.