Dizziness

[doppa]

its a feeling like when the earthquake happened, eyes sought of rolling, heart thumping [not all the time] feels like a real head cold, had myself checked out yesterday all seems fine on the surface, ears, nose and throat, the funny thing is, the doc says '50% of the time they have no explanation why this giddiness happens' but the worrying thing is, after my week of medication if things are the same they then start looking , ie cat scan.

when i'm lying down and walking around i'm ok, sitting or computer work, not so good.

just asking.

[mallmagician]

I have recently been suffering with anxiety and panic attacks. Similar symptoms initially. Just relax and try not to think about it too much. The more I worried about heart attacks etc, the worse it got. I eventually got the medical all clear, with the conclusion I'm nuts. :-)

[weary]

Couldn't it actually be minor earth tremors? I've also felt a few subtle rolls resembling the beginning of the fairly big one up in Myanmar.

[mallmagician]

I too felt a strange sensation at 3am about 5 days ago. It felt a little like someone put the brakes on if you see what I mean. I was in bed and sober. I checked tv, but no mention of an aftershock at that time though.

[worgeordie]

I had terrible dizzyness a couple of months ago,think it was an inner ear infection

from the swimming pool,but I also have high blood pressure, lyeing in bed I could

not turn over to my left side,if I tried it was just like I was falling through the bed

into the abyss,a really horrible and frightening feeling, a bit like drinking too much

Broon Ale, if I remember correctly from my younger years

take care Worgeordie

[doppa]

I had terrible dizzyness a couple of months ago,think it was an inner ear infection

from the swimming pool,but I also have high blood pressure, lyeing in bed I could

not turn over to my left side,if I tried it was just like I was falling through the bed

into the abyss,a really horrible and frightening feeling, a bit like drinking too much

Broon Ale, if I remember correctly from my younger years

take care Worgeordie

aye i remember having the ability to be able to down at least 3 bottles of the brown nectar before i collapsed into a heap, will give it the rest of the week and take it from there, be good.

[ableguy]

I am no doctor but you could be suffering from positional vertigo, a problem that originates in a canal in the inner ear, minute pieces of protein break off the wall of the canal and touch a nerve that sends information to the brain on what your body position is taking into account many factors, the information it sends is false and causes dizziness from mild to very severe. It can happen from just sitting in one position too long, standing up, sitting down etc, etc. The problem can become accute causing vomitting and the body falling down but the symptons go away after a couple of minutes. I have had the problem for about two years but I should stress it comes and goes maybe nothing for six months and three or four problems in one week. In general nothing to get too excited about unless it becomes really severe when surgery may be needed to block off that particular inner ear canal. With me when I have a problem my eyes tend to roll but it only lasts a few seconds sometimes when lying down or sitting up in bed suddenly. Anyway hope this helps you might want to ask your doctor to consider this, all the best.

[doppa]

ok thanks to all, will see how it develops.

[chiang mai]

I agree with Ableguy, I've had similar and traced the cause back to massage techniques where the C-Spine is manipulated too harshly, the effect was to cause severe dizziness when laid down.

[mallmagician]

If it is the positional vertigo that ableguy describes, I cannot urge you more to try the Epley's maneuver. You can do it with the help of your partner on your own on your bed, and it could be an instant fix. It is possible to do the same thing on your own too. The maneuver moves the broken off bits of protein to the correct part of the ear canal. It isn't dangerous at all. You should be able to self diagnose which ear is causing the problem using the second video below.

I had a motorbike accident a couple of years ago, and after spending thousands at the hospital getting brainscans etc, I eventually diagnosed myself, and fixed it myself.

If this does fix it for you, please read about BPPV so you can understand how to ensure the fix is more permanent (If I remember correctly, I had to sleep sitting up for one night to ensure the protein readheres in the right place.

PS - Im no doctor, but it worked for me.

PPS - It doesn't hurt, so give it a go, and if it works, then your worries are over!

[WinnieTheKhwai]

This is a weird coincidence, I just spent he better part of the afternoon today at the hospital trying to find out why I've been feeling dizzy since about a a week and a half. Did blood tests, urine tests and an X ray of my upper neck. Three different doctors, finally a chiro guy who basically said that it likely wasn't some kind of blood flow blockage. Still no real cause though. He did some head/neck movement which did seem to clear it a little, not sure.

Edited April 18, 2011 by WinnieTheKhwai

[nivram4491]

About 20 years ago I had a sudden attack of dizziness and ringing in the ear. I was told that it was caused by a virus and that I would have it for the rest of my life.

The tinnitus is always there but most of the time I don't notice it. Only when I think about it like right now. Once I forget about it I don't notice it or it goes away - not sure which.

The dizziness is more of a problem. It comes back when I am stressed. It is extremely uncomfortable when it occurs. My cure for it has been to learn how to be happy. For this I have to thank Ajahn Brahm, a Buddhist monk from Perth, Western Australia. A lot of his work is on the net either in video or audio so if interested do a Google search. He is a very wise man.

[transam]

I had terrible dizzyness a couple of months ago,think it was an inner ear infection

from the swimming pool,but I also have high blood pressure, lyeing in bed I could

not turn over to my left side,if I tried it was just like I was falling through the bed

into the abyss,a really horrible and frightening feeling, a bit like drinking too much

Broon Ale, if I remember correctly from my younger years

take care Worgeordie

I have had that for 20 years. Put down to Psoratic arthritis affecting my inner ear bones.

[transam]

There is a pill to tell your brain not to respond to stuff that makes you giddy. Can't think of the name at the mo but they work. Good for big hang overs too.

Edited April 18, 2011 by transam

[orang37]

Sawasdee Khrup, Khun Doppa,

Sorry to hear you are going through this ! Do you have any recent onset of tinnitus in your ears (constant, perhaps 'subliminal,' ringing, buzzing, high-pitched droning ?) in combination with the 'dizziness' : if so look up Meniere's syndrome.

Any recent radical alterations in use of alcohol, eating to excess or fasting, caffeine, tranquilizers, aphrodisiacs, statins, ssri or snri anti-depressants, heart meds, blood-pressure meds, recreational drugs, or patterns of exercise ? Spending unusual long periods of time sitting ? Insomnia or sudden desire to sleep too much ? Symptoms exacerbated by swimming ?

If any of these are relevant, hopefully you will discuss with your doctor.

If you are exposed to heavily high-volume noise-polluted areas, like the food court in the Tesco Lotus, it may be interesting to see what wearing foam ear-plugs may do.

Our tea leaves indicate you will feel great, again, soon !

best, ~o:37;

[Ricardo]

Hope that you're feeling better soon !

[jackr]

Yep, had it since right after the quake, as if the ground is moving when I'm still. Have read of people suffering from dizziness for months after earthquakes. Thought of the ear as have had problems before (though not sustained dizziness) but it'd be a heck of a coincidence. If it is from that, strange that a bit of shaking can cause it... perhaps we're picking up the ongoing micro tremors, or maybe there's also something going on above ground that we don't know about; some type of intermittent pressure or sommat that hits folk who have a tendency to motion sickness. Keep us posted.

[keo]

I've been feeling it too since the earthquake, as if there are tremors happening. Strangely it didn't happen when I was on holiday in Malaysia, but has happened once since I returned. Was starting to think I was losing my mind!

[WinnieTheKhwai]

It's the Super Moon messing with my brainnnn!!! Aaaahh. On medication now that's making me super drowsy.. I'd almost prefer being dizzy.

Strange but true: 1-2 glasses of Sang Som and the dizzyness goes away. (Or I don't notice it anymore; who knows)

[SadieMBeagle]

Yep, I too feel it from time-to-time, ever since the earthquake. It's like I've been out to sea for awhile, and just gotten back to dry land - feels like I'm still at sea (former sailor, so I know what I'm talkin' bout).

Here's hoping it's just post-earthquake quivers for you too, and nothing serious!

[Semper]

Dizziness anyone else experienced this irritating feeling recently

Only when I have a bad hangover.

[Chicog]

If I had to guess, based on the symptoms you are all experiencing, it's mass hypochondria

[WinnieTheKhwai]

Right. Either that, or brain cancer.

EDIT: Or a serious case of bad chi.

Edited April 19, 2011 by WinnieTheKhwai

[ableguy]

Second attempt, forget the earthquake quacks just google positional vertigo it will explain all.

[WinnieTheKhwai]

For me it's not Vertigo though; it's not a spinning sensation, just severe light-headedness. I can walk straight without trouble, I'm not disoriented.

[jackr]

Second attempt, forget the earthquake quacks just google positional vertigo it will explain all.

As quacky or hypochondriacal as it may sound, mine occurred the minute the earthquake hit. Perhaps merely the instigator but the symptoms aren't BPPV. In any case, considering upping intake of alcoholic substances.

[Ulysses G.]

In any case, considering upping intake of alcoholic substances.

Even if it does not work, at least you will probably not really care.

[NancyL]

I read an article in the International Herald Tribune a few days ago about how some people in Japan were feeling imaginary earthquakes, kind of a post-traumatic stress syndrome. I googled it, but can't find a link to the article.

Anyway, they said some people in Japan are feeling like an earthquake had just started even when they aren't experiencing one of their many aftershocks. The article said this can be a common occurence after an earthquake, especially one that resulted in much damage. They cited examples from Haiti and New Zealand, in addition to Japan.

That being said, I'm not certain what we felt in CM a couple weeks ago qualifies as a major earthquake that caused traumatic experiences. Our stuff remained on the shelves. The only real "victim" was the cat who ran under the chair where I was sitting reading TV during the first tremor. I thought I was feeling him hit the legs of my chair. With the second tremor, I got up to investigate and realized what was happening.

But, on the other hand, a couple days ago I felt a certain rolling motion and looked to find the cat diving under my chair again. Couldn't find anything about an aftershock on-line, though.

[doppa]

wow, this gets more interesting, although i can't say i'm glad other people are experiencing the same, i'm a little less concerned it could be far more serious, if you get my drift, anyway i guess we should be able to get a good discount from the hospital if we all turn up wanting cat scans or tumors removed, cant believe i'm making light of this...oooops!

[thaipod]

I've just been diagnosed with BPPV it's not nice to have it affects me most when I lie down or turn over in my sleep . I've had all types of treatment for the fast two months physio accupressure laser and massage , thinking it came from my neck .

I ended up going to a ear specialist who put me on anti vertigo medication and then sent me to a another specialist for BPPV which he has given me maneuvers to do, where you lie down on your side and then swing to the other side and lie there for about a minute. this has helped but not yet gone completely , the doctor said to do this 3 times a day for two weeks .