I must admit that the General Practitioners here in Perth leave much to be desired. It is also "best practice" here in Perth of not what you know but whom. Getting informed about POTENTIAL causes to your issues can be a good thing when you are in discussions with your doctor. Perhaps you are able to DEMAND to have these issues discounted before settling on the Inner ear issue. Is it possible to see another doctor? After all, another opinion often helps. (expensive I know)
I also find that GP's seem rather reluctant to test for anything in this town.... What is your Haemoglobin count? Have you had a full blood work up? How about your heart? And do you have any hereditary conditions?
The reason I ask is that it has just been revealed that my father has a congenital heart condition (had it for all of his 78 years perhaps) but was complete news to me, mother was recently be diagnosed with Small vessel syndrome that causes her to occasionally get very dizzy and has potential heart related consequences. The amount of medical investigation included... MRI, Full Blood pathology, EEG and ECG tests. Needless to say they have a very good GP {who does know (unrelated) Specialists in these fields.} and access to free health care.
They also live on the East Coast, are basically healthy but for these few issues that can be life threatening. Why I mention that is that they are in their late 70's and you are ...how old? Alot younger I am thinking.
So hunt around for another GP and go in there asking for tests to discount anything sinister BEFORE you settle for the inner ear issue. It's up to you to work with your GP. I have to go in and have a bit of a chat with my young GP over these hereditary issues.
Goodluck mate
I also find that GP's seem rather reluctant to test for anything in this town.... What is your Haemoglobin count? Have you had a full blood work up? How about your heart? And do you have any hereditary conditions?
The reason I ask is that it has just been revealed that my father has a congenital heart condition (had it for all of his 78 years perhaps) but was complete news to me, mother was recently be diagnosed with Small vessel syndrome that causes her to occasionally get very dizzy and has potential heart related consequences. The amount of medical investigation included... MRI, Full Blood pathology, EEG and ECG tests. Needless to say they have a very good GP {who does know (unrelated) Specialists in these fields.} and access to free health care.
They also live on the East Coast, are basically healthy but for these few issues that can be life threatening. Why I mention that is that they are in their late 70's and you are ...how old? Alot younger I am thinking.
So hunt around for another GP and go in there asking for tests to discount anything sinister BEFORE you settle for the inner ear issue. It's up to you to work with your GP. I have to go in and have a bit of a chat with my young GP over these hereditary issues.
Goodluck mate
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