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Vertigo. Vertigo is a feeling of movement when motion is not happening. It can occur all the time or only when the body is in certain positions. Some of the causes include migraines, brain trauma, stress, central nervous system problems, multiple sclerosis, dehydration, cardiovascular disease and neck injuries. Though much less common as a specific cause, hypothyroidism should be considered when the symptoms of vertigo remain undiagnosed. Indeed, dizziness is not an infrequent presenting complaint in patients with thyroid deficiency. The Neurology Channel: Thyroid disorders can cause vertigo. I was just diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I delivered my third child in August of 2007 and my body was not returning to normal. I was not able to loose weight, I was EXTREMELY tired and fatigued, extreme moods swings, body aches, and so on...I had ALL the text book symptoms. Thyroid problems can also lead to vertigo as well as certain types of headaches. If by dizziness you mean light-headedness, causes could include low blood pressure such as due to dehydration or autonomic dysfunction, cardiac problems, and several other non-neurologic causes. Hypothyroidism's Effect on Vertigo. While hypothyroidism can cause sensations of dizziness or vertigo, it may also contribute to conditions like hearing loss or elevated triglycerides, which can be associated with vertigo too. Hypothyroidism can not only cause vertigo, but can worsen the symptoms of vertigo. I have had boughts of tachycardia for about 2 years and a lot dizziness for 2 weeks. They think my dizziness and tachycardia are related to my thyroid. I have an event monitor for a month to check my heart though. I do have allergies and sinus trouble, but usually do not have all of this dizziness. To: AK_Thyroid. It sounds like, even with all your synthroid meds, you still have all the symptoms of hypothyroidism. It is possible that thyroid hormone is circulating in your blood so that your tests come out normal, but there is a problem at the cellular level.
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