Dizziness, lightheadedness,
and blurred vision which comes and goes can cause enormous
frustration. Some of our patients say these problems can
be fairly mild, but others report terrible attacks which
cause them to bang into walls or even keep them from getting
out of bed. In many cases family physicians, neurologists,
eye doctors, and ear, nose and throat specialists use MRI's
of the brain, tests involving water which is propelled into
the ears, etc. to determine the cause. But what do you do
if all the tests are negative and your doctor says that
there's nothing wrong or nothing they can do?
The good news is that in
most cases, we can help. While there are many causes such
as ear or eye diseases and tumors, in cases where these
have been ruled out, it is very possible that the cause
involves dysfunction of a muscle called the sternocleidomastoid,
or SCM for short. This muscle attaches from the skull right
behind the ear to the chest at the top center of the rib
cage. When dysfunctional, it can cause any of the following
problems:
- Dizziness
- Lightheadedness
- Blurred vision which
comes and goes
- Headaches
- Pain in or behind the
ears
- A tight sensation in
the throat
The muscle itself is only
rarely painful, so it is often overlooked as a cause of
these problems. Nevertheless, appropriate evaluation and
treatment can lead to elimination of symptoms in most cases.
Over 90% of our patient
who suffer from these conditions report that they are gone
when we discharge them from treatment. We diagnose and treat
them in the manner discussed in the "How
We Successfully Treat Headaches, Face Pain, etc."
section of this site.
Following are examples
of forms which were completed by our patients who experienced
dizziness before treatment as well as a few of their comments.
“Before
I came to Dr. Klemons, the pressure in my head was so
bad that I thought my head would burst, and the dizziness
was so bad that I banged into walls. I’m so happy
that all the problems are all gone.“ - Fisnike M.
“I
thought I was having a nightmare because I had such terrible
dizziness and my tongue felt like it was on fire. Dr. Klemons
and his staff made me feel like I’m a new person.
It’s like a dream come true because it’s all
gone.” - Gloria S.
“I couldn’t
leave my house because the headaches and face pain and really
nasty dizziness were so horrible. I can’t get over
the fact that all the symptoms are gone and how wonderfully
everyone treated me. I tell everyone with headaches to come
here.“ - Darlene L.
“I
have real tears in my eyes just thinking how great I feel
after RF procedures. My whole head used to hurt so bad that
I couldn’t live life or even think. I’m really
living - not just surviving. Even the dizziness is gone.”
- Nancy W.
“I would like
to thank everyone at The Center for Headaches and Facial
Pain for all their kindness and support especially Dr. Klemons.
After my car accident, I was having extreme headaches, jaw
pain, face pain, and dizziness. It was so bad that I had
to drastically cut back on my work schedule. After treatment,
all my symptoms have disappeared and I feel like I have
my life back.“ - Jason M.
“My headaches
and dizziness were so bad that I could barely get out of
bed. I almost wanted to die. Dr. Klemons and his staff not
only made me feel great physically, but mentally, and emotionally
as well. Every person in this office treated me with respect
and obviously cared about getting me better. I couldn’t
possibly be anymore grateful.” - Karen M.
“I couldn’t
understand why I had such bad sore throats and dizziness
until I came to the Center for Headaches and Facial Pain.
Now I don’t have to understand them – they’re
gone!” - Marlena S.
“I went to so many specialists
who made me feel like I was crazy for having horrible
burning sensations in my head and face, a feeling like
my head and face were constantly in a vise, my equilibrium
was off so badly that at times I couldn’t drive
or work, and a clogged sensation in my ears that made
me constantly try to clear them. Thank God I’m not
crazy. Now that it’s all gone, I don’t really
want to leave. Everyone here has been so wonderful to
me. ” - Kristeen J.
“For years I was really frightened
by the dizziness and was afraid to go to the mall or to
drive because I was afraid I’d pass out–but
it’s gone! Everyone here is so friendly and nice and
I really feel comfortable with them.” - Lori C.
“I tried to
commit suicide by cutting my wrist because I couldn’t
stand the excruciating headaches anymore and couldn’t
be around people or do anything. Sometimes the pain made
me faint, and I became so dizzy that I drove my car into
a pole. My family used to cry when they saw how much pain
I was in, but now they’re really happy just like me.
I saw so many doctors before I came here including a Medical
and Dental School Pain Center, but nobody helped me until
I was sent to Dr. Klemons. I love everyone here.”
- Nazmin R.
“All the symptoms I had are gone - the sore throats, dizzy feeling, headaches, eye pain, etc. They did a good job here. I would recommend them. I think everybody here has been good.” - Sonya H.
“The worst
symptoms were loss of balance and noises in my ears which
were completely debilitating. I was worried to death that
they would never go away. At least ten doctors here and
in Europe misdiagnosed me. Seven Ear, Nose and Throat specialists
thought I had a viral infection in my ears. It’s so
wonderful to feel so good and ready to be discharged after
Dr. Klemons treated me for a short time. Without a doubt,
this is the best doctor’s office I’ve ever been
to.” - Iain S. (New York)
“I used
to sit on the floor and push my head against the wall as
hard as I could while screaming from the pain. I couldn’t
even talk to the doctors I went to and now I barely remember
how terrible it was like to be in pain. I’m so happy
I came here from North Carolina.
Dr. Klemons is the
first doctor who ever let me tell him what the entire problem
was. The fourteen specialists I went to at the medical schools
and private practices gave me almost fifty different medications
which never helped and often made me feel really sick or
gain weight. I flushed them all down the toilet.
Before I was treated
here, I had twenty-five different symptoms. These are just
a few of them:
Headaches all over
my head
A burning sensation in my tongue and all over my face
Pressure in my ears and eyes that made me feel like they
would burst
Difficulty swallowing
Dizziness
Horrible constant ringing in my ears
A crushing feeling in my face under my eyes
It’s just
amazing to be without the agonizing pain I had for so long.
It’s all gone since the RF procedure. I went shopping
the next day. Everyone here is so nice and the therapy is
so relaxing.” - Jennifer S. (North Carolina)
“For 18 years I had four different noises plus stabbing sensations in my ears. Everything got louder especially the heart beat sound I was constantly hearing. Since I came here, it’s like someone just turned down the volume. After all these years, it’s amazing. And never mind the dizziness. As a result I had to curtail driving, but I have no problem anymore.” - Cynthia B.
“Severe jaw
pain and dizziness kept me out of work and from doing virtually
anything until my Neurologist referred me here. From the
very first day I found everyone to be professional, considerate,
courteous, timely, and dedicated to relieving my pain–and
they did. After Dr. Klemons did radiofrequency procedures
on one side, the pain went away on both sides of my head
and face. I would recommend Dr. Klemons to anyone.”
- Stephani M.
“My
ear, nose, and throat specialist sent me here for earaches,
pressure and ringing in my ear, and dizziness. I don’t
have any of it anymore. I was surprised that I got better
really fast. You do good work. Everybody here is nice.”
- Kettly F.
“I was really skeptical before I came here but I made a remarkable recovery. I really feel 100% better. All of the symptoms are gone including headaches, ringing and hissing in my ears, dizziness, blurry vision, hearing loss, earaches, pressure in my ears, nausea, jaw pain, aching pain in my chest, and a feeling something was stuck in my throat, and twitches all over my face, neck, shoulders, arms, and fingers of both hands. This is the most professional and organized office I’ve every been in. It’s a pleasure and an honor.” - Anthony S.
If
you have chest pain please click here
“I’m
so happy with the treatment which eliminated my dizziness
and ringing in my ears that I’m referring my family
here.” - James R.
“Boy my headaches and dizziness were terrible. I had to miss school and couldn’t play with my friends or even get out of bed. Now that it’s all gone, I can do anything I want.” - Andrew N.
"Even if I
lived in California I'd come here for treatment for jaw
pain, migraines, and vomiting. The doctors and staff are
really excellent. - Jennifer R.
P.S. - I actually
forgot that before I came here I used to have ringing in
my ears
“Eye pain and dizziness
kept me from reading, driving, watching TV, and practically
any normal daily functions, until I came here. I’m
a new person now that it’s gone.
All the doctors
and staff here are outstanding. Everyone is really warm
and friendly and genuinely concerned. The contrast to other
doctors’ offices I’ve been to where no one even
talks to you is ridiculous.” - Susan P.
“Earaches,
nausea, dizziness, ringing in my ear, and headaches were
so bad I thought I would faint. That’s why I cried
when I came here the first time. I’ll never forget
that day. My ear, nose, and throat specialist told me “I’m
going to help you. I’m going to send you to a good
doctor”. Thanks God he sent me here. My balance used
to be so bad when I was walking that I kept feeling like
I would fall. Now all of the problems have disappeared.
I’m so happy! Everyone here was so nice to me - from
the first day to the last day” - Maria B.
“Since coming
to Dr. Klemons for my headaches and dizziness, I am feeling
great! The warm and friendly staff could not have treated
me any better. My sincere thanks to everyone at the Center
for Headaches and Facial Pain.” - Christine G.
“My wife couldn’t
cook or bend down to pick up the laundry because it made
her so dizzy. She didn’t even want to be a passenger
in our car because her head hurt so bad. It’s such
a relief to have her back to normal. The RF procedures were
unbelievable. They gave me back my wife.” - Parker
L. (husband)
“Before
I came here from Alabama, dizziness was driving me crazy.
I couldn’t stand still without hanging onto something
and the ringing in my ears was really bothering me too,
and now it’s gone. I love everyone here. They all
”- Shannon W. (Alabama)
“I
was always aggravated because of really bad ringing,
pain, and a clogged sensation in my ears, and
dizziness until my ear, nose, and throat specialist
sent me here. Everyone here is excellent. I give
Dr. Klemons’ cards out to people who have
pain. I feel like a new person. I really do. It’s
all gone. Thanks God and thanks Dr. Klemons.”
- Maria C.
“It used to be so painful
to eat because my jaw hurt immensely, and I fell down
because I was so dizzy. I basically couldn’t function
at all and had to lie down all the time. It’s like
having a huge weight lifted since it’s all gone.
I love everyone here. It’s
a great environment.” - Jacklyn M.
“When I came here my migraines made me want to rip my head off. I was going out of my mind. Even the chest pain, ringing in my ears, and dizziness are gone. At first , I didn’t think I’d get better but my mom (who was a patient here years ago) and everyone I meet at other offices tell me Dr. Klemons is the best. I’m going to miss coming here.” - Michelle K.
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you have chest pain please click here
“I have to tell you how amazing this office is. My eye pain and dizziness are already gone, and I’m able to think for the first time since the accident.
Your staff is so wonderful. They actually make me feel better when I come here.” - Katherine D.
“I thought I was having severe sinus headaches all the time. I missed work from headaches and dizziness and was miserable. It’s really amazing that I don’t get any of that anymore. The doctors and staff here are very friendly and nice. I will miss coming here.” - Tiffany P.
“Migraine pain was extreme to the extent that I couldn’t function every morning when I tried to get out of bed. I was sick and vomiting, and dizzy everyday. The pain kept me in a dysfunctional state so I couldn’t work or do normal things. Now I feel wonderful. I feel like me again. I tell all my friends that Dr. Klemons is great.” - Ivory H.
“I could write a book about how great I felt for six and a half years after I was treated here. All the excruciating headaches, eye pain, earaches, pain in my face and jaw, chest pain, and terrible dizziness, ringing in my ears, nausea, and difficulty swallowing were completely gone. It scares me to know that people can be in pain their whole lives not knowing that Dr. Klemons can get them better.
Unfortunately, I flipped head over heels and fell down stairs and that’s the only reason I had to return. I’m really happy to know I can come back here to get rid of the problem again.” - Carmella W.
If
you have chest pain please click here
“I was petrified that the dizziness would never go away after seeing six specialists in Ear, Nose, and Throat, Neurology, Internal Medicine, and Rheumatology. They may be good for treating other problems but they couldn’t help me at all. The dizziness made me home bound until I came here. I had to take Topomax for migraines, but the side-effects were horrible. It really made me unhappy. So I’m happy I don’t have to take medication anymore. The people here are perfect - so professional and very pleasant.” - Kethia H. (Pennsylvania)
“The doctor who sent me here said that Dr. Klemons will treat you like family. He’s a wonderful doctor. My doctor was right. Everyone here is terrific. I only wish I came here sooner. All of my headaches, eye pain, dizziness, pain in my face, ear, and my throat, and ringing in my ears are gone” - Magdalena G.
“For the past 17 years, I was out of my mind because of dizziness and jaw pain to say nothing about the vomiting. When I first came here I didn’t believe the treatment would help, but it’s all gone. I was afraid that the problem would return after I returned to teaching, but it hasn’t. The treatment here has changed my life. I’m really thrilled. ” - Ruth P.
“When no one else could help me I found a place that was able to eliminate my sinus headaches and dizziness for the first time in eight years. This is the place.” - John K.
“Since I’ve
been here for treatment the dizziness and headaches are
gone. It’s such a difference. Before I came here it
was so bad at times that I couldn’t even go to work.
The doctors and
staff here are wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. They always
took me on time with a smile. What a pleasure.” -
Richard G.
“For almost 40 years I suffered from dizziness, hearing loss, and terrible noises in my ears. I couldn’t sit up, work, or even drive. None of those are a part of my life anymore since I came here for treatment.” - Barbara R.
“It’s nice to wake up in the morning and not have headaches and all the other symptoms like buzzing in my ears, a lightheaded feeling, blurry vision, pain in my ears and chest, and a feeling something was sticking in my throat. It’s amazing how depressed I was over all of this. But now I’m back to my old self and it feels great! It was worth coming here from North Carolina. We have good doctors where I live, but Dr. Klemons was the only one able to get me better.” - Madlyn S. (North Carolina)
If
you have chest pain please click here
“The first day I came here I knew I was absolutely in the right place for my headaches and dizziness–especially when driving. I can’t believe that I don’t need medication anymore. I saw people on the website who said Dr. Klemons gave them back their lives. It’s really true. I have my life back. I feel absolutely fabulous - like a different person. I even sleep through the night. Thank you very much." - Anthony M.
“It was really hard to do anything because I couldn’t think due to constant terrible headaches. It was especially difficult being in high school while trying to fill out college applications. Before coming here I consulted pediatricians, as well as an allergist, neurologist, chiropractor, and an infectious disease specialist who could not help. Now I can think again because the headaches, dizziness, and nausea are completely gone even though I‘m in college now. I’m so happy.” - Brenda H.
“I came here with great hesitation but not anymore! Dr. Klemons’ examination was phenomenal as are the other doctors here. Dizziness and ringing in my ears made it difficult to get through the day. They got me better without pharmacological treatment.
Everyone here is extremely professional, knowledgeable, and accommodating and thought of all the little things that made it a positive experience to come here.” - Ross B.
“I had pain
in my head, face, and behind my eye that I couldn’t
even understand because I never had anything like it before.
I was so dizzy that I could hardly function. I spent most
of my day in a confused, diminished state and lost so much
productivity and wondered whether I was crazy or lazy. Everyday
I had to lay down and nap for several hours. Now that the
pain is gone, I’m able to do so much. I’m realizing
how bad off I really was.
Everyone here is
super nice and genuinely concerned and comforting. When
I see new patients in the reception room, I just want to
tell them, ‘It’s going to be ok!’”
- Georgina F. (New York)
“Before I first came here it was unbearable to get up with the dizziness, the migraines and the eye pain every night. The treatment the doctors gave me really worked good so I don’t have the problem anymore. I even get a full night’s sleep now. I enjoy coming here. Everyone is always so nice.” Keith H.
“In simple
words my quality of life was terrible before I came here
because of dizziness and pressure in my ears. Headaches
were unbearably excruciating. Now that they’re gone,
I have so much more energy and can really enjoy life and
being with my grandchildren.
The people here
really pay attention and care. I feel absolutely blessed
to have them here regardless of the long trip. I’m
honored to be one of Dr. Klemons’ patients.”
- Carol Lee B.
“I had to
stop and focus before I walked down the stairs because I
used to get very dizzy. Once I actually fell down. I couldn’t
eat a lot of the time because my jaw was locked and hurt
so much. It feels really good to be normal again. Everyone
here treated me incredibly well.” - Caitlin R. (16
years old)
“I used to have constant headaches - all the time. I just couldn’t function and the jaw pain was so bad that I couldn’t chew. The dizziness, nausea, and vomiting were really bad. Now that it’s all gone I feel like I hit the lottery since I had the radiofrequency procedures. Believe it or not, I only had them done on one side but the pain went away on both sides. You have an awesome staff. ” - Johanna T.
“I was treated
by a neurologist, TMJ specialist, neurosurgeon, psychologist,
pain management specialist, Emergency Room doctor, and an
orthopedic surgeon before coming here. No one was able to
take away the headaches, dizziness, and problems swallowing
until I came here. I’m really amazed.” - Miroslaw
K.
“Twelve years ago I suffered from migraines, burning tongue, dizziness, ear, eye, and face pain, chest pain, tinnitus, and vomiting - until I treated with you. All of it was gone until I was injured. When I got hurt I went right back to you.” - Tabitha F.
If you have chest pain please click
here
“For 25 years pain ruined my life. I couldn’t go to work or have kids (because of all the medications). I had to go to the hospital at least once or twice a week. Especially after seeing about forty doctors who couldn’t help me, I really thought the pain would never go away and I would have to live with it for the rest of my life. Before I came here my husband and I could never make plans to do anything, but we make plans and do lots of things all the time now that I’m feeling so wonderful.
Everybody here is terrific and genuinely concerned. I tell everyone on Myspace and the blogs with migraines, eye pain, dizziness, ringing in the ears, earaches and pressure, nausea, jaw and chest pain, hoarseness, and sore throats that they should come here. It’s a miracle.” - Melissa G.
If
you have chest pain please click here
“Oh my dear God. In the beginning I was always nauseous, dizzy and the jaw pain was the worst pain I’ve ever had in my life. I couldn’t stand up or sit down without the room spinning. I can’t even describe how horrible the noise in my ears was. I couldn’t work or do anything or even be in a room with people because it hurt my ears. It’s the best feeling to be back to normal without the pain, nausea, dizziness, or noise which went away with a trigeminal pharyngoplasty procedure. The staff and Dr. Klemons are wonderful. They’re always trying to get you better.”
- Thamara M.
Note: Other procedures were necessary prior to the trigeminal pharyngoplasty to which this patient referred.
“For the past
eight years, when I was dizzy, I was complaining and feeling
really bad and anxious all the time. It also worried me.
I’m absolutely happy that it’s all gone, and
I'm really surprised that it went away so fast. My husband
says the doctors and staff here all get an A+ and I agree.”
- Purnima P.
“I feel 100% back to normal
now that the dizziness, blurry vision, throat pain, and
headaches are gone. I used to stay in bed for weeks at a
time. I’m amazed how fast I got better after being
in pain for so long.” - Maribel T.
“I feel like a different person after coming here because the eye, ear, and face pain, and dizziness are all gone. It’s a good thing I listened to my neurologist when he referred me here. Everyone here is great. Everyone is so kind.” - Ilana G.
“I just kept
feeling worse and worse with dizziness, nausea, excruciating
headaches and jaw pain. I was losing weight because I was
choking and had such terrible migraines. It got to the point
I couldn’t work. I remember being in bed for months
at a time because I just couldn’t function. When I
came here and found out that all the symptoms were connected,
it was such a relief. With treatment, I became better and
better and now I’m being discharged without the pain
and the other symptoms. Everyone here was great, very professional
and friendly. I really appreciate my neurologist for referring
me here.” - Kathleen M.
“Before
I came here the head pain and dizziness were
unbearable. Now that they’re gone, I
don’t have to take medication anymore.
I know it’s not good to take pain medication
because it has side effects. Everyone treated
me well. When you run a tight ship everything
runs the way it should and this office is
obviously run as a tight ship - very professional.”
- Gregory G.
“I was miserable
and couldn’t go anywhere. I couldn’t see friends
or play with my kids or be outside in the light. I had no
life and was so depressed and sad from the pain all over
my head and face, the dizziness, and the pressure in my
ears. I had to take so much pain medicine that it gave me
terrible stomachaches and made me throw-up. I thought I
would have it all forever. I can’t express how happy
I am that my neurologist sent me here. It feels like I have
my life back now that it’s all gone.“ - Gloria
C.
“Headaches kept
me from sleeping and I couldn’t stand-up for long
because of the dizziness. I was really surprised by how
fast it all went away and my life is back to normal.”
- Chezerea D.
“When
I first came here I was really skeptical and never thought
the pain would go away. It was a horrible time in my life.
I was really depressed. After the treatment started, I
began sleeping again and then the pain started to decrease
which made me calm down. I feel like myself again and
I’m so happy. I feel free as a bird now that the
headaches, face pain, and dizziness are gone. I don’t
need to take Tegretol, Advil, or any other medication.
Every person in this office is really caring and helpful
and always answered all my questions.” - Lioubov
P.
“For four years it was hard to concentrate or eat, and I had to miss school because migraines and face pain were “10" on a 0-10 scale and the dizziness drove me crazy. It’s awesome, absolutely amazing to have it all gone since I came here. You have the best staff ever.” - Zaquina Z.
“The pain was really bad before I came here. On a scale of 0-10 the headaches and dizziness were a 10 plus. All the doctors I saw in Virginia told me I had sinus headaches, allergies, or problems with my tonsils, but there was no change even after surgery - until I came here. I was really treated very well by the entire staff from the day I walked in the door until the day I was discharged from treatment.” - Barbara D. (Virginia)
Please remember that each patient is unique and may respond
differently. Our overall success rate is in excess of 90%,
based on similar forms signed by patients at discharge.
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to contact us. Dr. Klemons and our staff would love to meet
you in person. Call 732-727-5000 to set up an appointment
today.
Patients are referred to us by physicians,
dentists, chiropractors, psychologists, physical therapists
and other professionals. However, many of our patients are
referred by former patients or based on their own decision
without the need for a referral.
