I am so weirded out by this.
By celticeagle
@celticeagle (189792)
Boise, Idaho
September 13, 2012 1:59pm CST
The last few days I have been having terrible bouts of vertigo. Several days ago I started feeling nauseated(which is a symptom) before I ate my evening meal. Then two days ago I started having these awful bouts of vertigo. Laying down trying to relax, thinking maybe I could get a short nap in, and suddenly I felt like I was on a boat that was in a horrible storm and I was being tossed all around and falling, not able to get my balance. It is the weirdest feeling. And have been having some rather strange headaches, more pressure than pain, like a sinus headache. So for two days now I have been having these weird occurances just out of the blue. Never know when I am going to have one. Have you ever experienced vertigo? Did it stay with you for days or just occur a couple times and was gone? Did you see a doctor?
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@jenny1015 (13359)
• Philippines
14 Sep 12
It happened to me when I was in college. The doctor just prescribed a pill for me to take for a couple of weeks and the vertigo never came back. I guess it was because of the terrible migraine I was having that time.
@celticeagle (189792)
• Boise, Idaho
14 Sep 12
I did read that it can accompany migraines. They are horrid enough.
@jenny1015 (13359)
• Philippines
15 Sep 12
Oh yes! Good thing I never had vertigo that severe, but my migraine remained, though it doesn't happen as often.
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@peavey (16936)
• United States
13 Sep 12
I've had this happen in the past, but I have blood pressure problems. It can be caused by a lot of things, including inner ear problems (infection or damage that you didn't know you had), blood pressure rising or falling quickly or a reaction to something you ate or drank, like caffeine.
If it were me, I'd have it checked out by a doctor to be on the safe side.
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@celticeagle (189792)
• Boise, Idaho
14 Sep 12
I think it is this smoke we have had lately in the valley from the fires. And I think I ate too much salt. Salt and I just don't get along.
@winterose (39887)
• Canada
17 Sep 12
Yes I did have vertigo, but it was tintinitus that caused it, I saw the doctor it was just a long time ago that I don't remember what the doctor said at the time.
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@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
20 Sep 12
No I havent but my DIL has and I took her to the DOctor they gave her some meds that was to help with it but at first she wasnt taking them and kept wanting to go to the hospital for the same thing had to eand up telling her take the pills see if hey work not sure if she did or not as I heard no more about it rm her oh and hot flashes was included in this they treate d her for that too !
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@celticeagle (189792)
• Boise, Idaho
20 Sep 12
Why would you fill the prescription and then not take the pills. That just silly. Hot flashes AND vertigo? That must be fun.
@cynthiann (18612)
• Jamaica
13 Sep 12
I do suffer from vertigo but not to this extent at all. It does not sound too good and if it continues then you should get it checked out by a doctor or health centre. It sounds that you are correct in saying that it could be linked to sinus problems but we are lay people so it is better for you to get to a doctor. I do hope that it is nothing serious. My own vertigo happens when I am at the top of a high building or in a lift or at the top of a deep escalator. I never look down but keep looking straight ahead. And this technique works for me.
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@celticeagle (189792)
• Boise, Idaho
13 Sep 12
This just happens when I am laying down trying to relax. All of a sudden on I am on the storm ship and am falling off the bed yet laying still on it. Weird.
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@GardenGerty (169439)
• United States
13 Sep 12
My bed used to feel like it was spinning. It could be connected to you twisting your neck. You can try some of those warm rice socks to see if the heat helps it.
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@celticeagle (189792)
• Boise, Idaho
13 Sep 12
Ya, I feel like I am spinning but like I am falling also. I am actually finding that cool objects feel really good on my head. It is like a sinus headache.
@garson (884)
• United States
3 Oct 12
I've never experienced 'vertigo', but I recently had a headache. I seldom or hardly have a headache. This time, it was probably because of heat and humidity. It has been a long hot summer over here in Southern California. As I am typing this, we just go through three day heat (another 100 degrees temperature). I hope this would the last of the summer.
Is this the only time you have experienced this? Do you know what triggers it? Has it been very stressful at work? How's the weather? I know this was 3 week ago. Could the summer affect you? etc etc...
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@celticeagle (189792)
• Boise, Idaho
3 Oct 12
Probably your sinuses because it got so hot. I get some horrible sinus headaches at times when it is very hot. I did experience vertigo once before several years ago. Not sure what triggers it. I don't work. Retired and on SSDI. Weather is getting chilly here. Summer was horrible.
@KrauseHome (36445)
• United States
14 Sep 12
Personally if this is still happening, I would be getting in to see someone as this could be a sign of aomething else going on instead. This does not sound like something normal and I would be a little worried if it was me. Hope you are able to relax more and feeling better. Will keep you lifted up in Prayer.
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@celticeagle (189792)
• Boise, Idaho
14 Sep 12
Thank you my friend. If I am not any better by next week I will go to the doctor.
@CarlHalling (3617)
• United Kingdom
14 Sep 12
I'm not sure I've suffered vertigo, but about a year ago, I started suffering very severe panic attacks, combined with light-headedness. It turned out I was suffering from hypothyroidism; but I was also told I was suffering from panic and anxiety, which may have been causing the symptoms. Recently I've been suffering mild dizziness, and balance issues, which may be linked to my thyroid; or anxiety: stress and anxiety can I believe affect the balance, and that may be why you're suffering. Balance problems can be caused be caused by a condition known as meniere's disease, which I believe affects the inner ear. I feel you should see your doctor as soon as possible, especially if it doesn't clear up, and have your blood pressure taken to rule out anything serious.
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@celticeagle (189792)
• Boise, Idaho
14 Sep 12
I was diagnosed with severe depression with panic attacks in 2004. I am on meds for it. If I go off of them for any amount of time I am panic stricken. Whenever I have any physical problems the panic and anxiety comes into play. Each person is different and things effect them differently. When I have a panic attack I can get a rash and get sick to my stomache, have headaches, etc. I have done some research on the vertigo and it is pretty involved. I am planning on seeing a doctor next week if this hasn't passed. Thanks for the info.
@scorpiobabes (7225)
• United States
14 Sep 12
Oh, I hate when I experience vertigo! Fortunately, it doesn't happen often, but it scares me when it does. Mine is related to my having multiple sclerosis. I had a really scary episode a couple of weeks ago-I opened my eyes to get up and my world was spinning! I spent most of the day in bed like that, and poor Jim had to go run errands because I was so ill! Fortunately, I began to feel better, but I napped most of the day away. That was the worst time for me-it's never been quite that bad. I really hope I don't have that again-it really scared me badly!
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@celticeagle (189792)
• Boise, Idaho
14 Sep 12
Iread where people with multiple sclerosis do get it. It is scarey. Probably good for Jim anyway. hehe
@celticeagle (189792)
• Boise, Idaho
16 Sep 12
I cleaned my ears out the other day. One responder said they had gotten it from alot of ear wax.
@vidhyaprakash_2 (7116)
• India
14 Sep 12
Hi friend, sad to hear about this, better to consult with your doctor about your issue, he will give a best advice to you to solve this problem. Don't take this as a casual one and check your doctor ASAP
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@celticeagle (189792)
• Boise, Idaho
14 Sep 12
If it isn't gone by next week I shall see the doctor.
@nidakhan001 (305)
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14 Sep 12
hey, you need to see a doctor, you are having subjective type of vertigo. Are you having nausea or pain in inner ear or vomiting? Are you taking any medication for that? Did you consult it with someone? I get it sometimes but it is mostly objective, like i feel the things around me are moving but not me, that is mainly due to nausea, let me know if you consult a doctor that what he said please.
@celticeagle (189792)
• Boise, Idaho
14 Sep 12
Subjective or objective? If it isn't any better by next week I will see the doctor.
@GardenGerty (169439)
• United States
13 Sep 12
I had it, I did see a doctor. If I remember correctly it was either related to sinus issues or it was due to a pinched nerve. It did eventually go away. I could take Meclizine for the symptoms. If it lasts much longer, see your doctor.
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@celticeagle (189792)
• Boise, Idaho
13 Sep 12
Thanks Gert. We are still having that smoke in the area. ANd I think I may have twisted my neck in my sleep.
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
14 Sep 12
Hope u soon feel better. I have had light cases of it but never as bad aswhat u are having. Have friends that do & know it's awful.
@blue65packer (11826)
• United States
14 Sep 12
I never had vertigo. My boss had it once. It turned out he had a ton of wax build up in his ears! The doctor took care of the wax and my boss had no problem after that! He makes sure he cleans out the wax regularly so he doesn't have to deal with vertigo again!
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@NailTech (6874)
• United States
13 Sep 12
I'm sure you do feel wierded out by it, I would try to make an appt to see the DR if I were you. It might ben othing but then again you don't know for sure. Seeing the Dr is the only way to be sure of what's going on. Have you been stressed out more than usual? I bet you have with the grand child. I do hope it is nothing serious and it will pass either with your doctor's help or on it;s own. Thinking of you.
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@celticeagle (189792)
• Boise, Idaho
14 Sep 12
I think it is just the smoke in the valley right now and my sinuses are really having a hard time.
@mikyung (2232)
• Philippines
13 Sep 12
Wow, what a coincidence. I have the vertigo thing also. I had terrible headaches and I feel like I'm spinning. It had a couple of bouts for the past several months now, ususally, it lasted for several minutes. My doctor tells me to take this pill whenever I feel the attack. Hope this things shall pass because know what it feels like this. Be well. Thanks
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@celticeagle (189792)
• Boise, Idaho
14 Sep 12
It's just been for the past week for me. Started with nausea and then the vertigo and now sinus headaches. What pill is your doc having you take?
