Normally I'm the go to person in our family...if somebody is feeling "off" they ask me what it could possibly be before they go to the doctor. If they've just been diagnosed with something they check in with me to see about treatment options and for reassurance. I had wanted to be a doctor growing up and subscribed to a number of pre-med forums, etc so I've heard of most things and I'm a great researcher. Right now, though, I'm lost. I'm so foggy headed I can't concentrate on anything. After a visit to the ER a few days ago following a dizziness and fainting episode at work, the possibility of Meniere's was brought up. My doctor also mentioned in a follow up visit that that's what it seems like. The thing is, this is not how I started feeling unwell. I was sure it was my thyroid. I have a hoarse voice, a feeling of a lump in my throat, and I'm tired and have gained weight. Then about a month after seeing the doctor for all that, I started having "dizzy spells" where everything goes foggy and I feel light headed but a feeling of pressure. They can last for hours, until this latest one that has now lasted for five days. I haven't seen the throat symptoms mentioned anywhere as being related to meniere's or even labrynthitis. Has anyone else experienced an onset like this? I am waiting to see an ENT. I live in Canada and am blessed with free healthcare, but free means slow. I was a "priority" referral almost three weeks ago and still don't have an appointment. In the meanwhile, my doctor prescribed Serc or betahistine a couple of days ago. I can't say if it works or not...it seems like it does for a very short while but certainly doesn't knock the lightheadedness or vertigo out.
You could be suffering from Vestibular Migraines. I've had these for over 10 years and interestingly, have also been plagued with throat problems during that time. I also get the lump in the throat, I feel like it's closing over. Some days it aches, which is quite painful. Other days I get a burning tongue. My thyroid has been checked multiple times and is fine. Being dizzy is hard work for your body, both mentally and physically, which is why you often feel tired. Consult the ENT, but also consider seeing a neurologist who specialises in vestibular conditions. Also Google Vestibular Migraine and see if it matches your symptoms.