<p>Tuesday night, participated in water aerobics class.<br>
Wednesday morning, rolled over in bed and room started spinning… continued with dizzy lightheadedness for about 45 minutes. Rest of day, no problem.
Thursday morning, same thing,
Friday morning, same thing,
Saturday, slept in recliner, kind of dizzy all day.
Sunday, slept in recliner again, felt much better( a little dizzy when bending down)
Monday, slept in bed, inclined on pillows, no room spinning upon waking, minor dizzy spells, especially when bending over.</p>
<p>Been checking internet, self diagnosing BPPV - should I see a doctor or wait a few more days…?
New Job, hate to take time for doctors visit.</p>
<p>I am interested to hear if any doctors and/or other knowledgeable people will respond. I am not a doctor but I have experienced a similar dizziness. My doctor sent me for some fancy tests that concluded that nothing was wrong. A former neighbor who works in medical research happened to be in the lobby of the medical building when I left the testing. She suggested that it might be caused by crystals in my ear that had become dislodged and that dehydration was a contributing factor. In the 10 years since the first occurrence, I have learned to sleep with 3 pillows and try to force myself to drink more fluids. Although this usually is effective, I did have a bad episode a few weeks ago while working with a personal trainer at the gym. I managed to make it home although I probably shouldn’t have driven, and took some Dramamine and a nap (sitting nearly upright). Over the next few days, I increased my fluids considerably and the dizziness pretty much disappeared. </p>
<p>I hope that you get some answers. My first episode occurred when my now freshman son was in first grade. I looked over my shoulder to see the clock (we had tix to see the Magic School Bus!) and the world started spinning. I thought that I was coming down with some sort of virus.</p>
<p>We did do quite a few exercises lying on our backs and my ears were submerged… one was laying on our side and bicylcle kicking (going backwards), that alone would have been enough!</p>
<p>I was thinking about the water/ears thing, I’ve been swimming all my life, but I guess theres a first time for everything. The onset being the morning after is suspicious…
but there is no pain, discharge, etc.</p>
<p>( & mods- since we don’t have the Political forum anymore- could we maybe have a health related forum?- it would make it easier to find old threads)</p>
<p>It sounds like it is BPV. It does involve the crystals in the inner ear, but that is behind your eardrum so water in your ear would not have an effect. If you are getting better, you typically don’t need to see someone unless there are neurological changes (changes in hearing, movement, speech etc.)</p>
<p>Had to laugh at this because I just got back from taking my dog to the vet with the exact same symptoms. Only difference is that she gets ‘up’ from bed many times a day as opposed to active humans who typically only do this once a day in the morning after a long night’s sleep. </p>
<p>However, my dog is almost 16 (so 112 in human years) and the vet thinks is pretty sure it’s something neurological… she said dogs this age are prime for brain tumors (not necessarily cancer) that can effect balance and cause dizziness.</p>
<p>I’ve had vertigo before and that’s what it sounds like. That would explain why, when you slept upright, you weren’t as severely effected. My bet is the water in the ear contributed to its onset and it can take a few days to correct itself. It’s VERY frustrating in the meantime.</p>
<p>Yep. Have had this numerous times myself. I am prone to ear infections and fluid in my ears and getting water in them can really set it off. The vertigo is a major symptom of fluid behind the eardrum. Try taking sudafed or another decongestant. That often helps me. If it’s not gone a few days I would go to the doctors. They can give you things like ear drops, antibiotics and even steroids to clear it up.</p>
<p>ETA: The vertigo from fluid behind the eardrum is always worse when you lie down or bend over or turn your head quickly. That’s how I usually know I’ve got an issue with my ears.</p>
<p>Try the exercises I mentioned - it really worked wonders for me and I had it really bad. Gave me relief after a few hours, could have been coincidence but I was desperate to find something to relieve the spinning.</p>
<p>There are some tests for vertigo involving cold water on the ear drum, so being in the pool may have triggered something.</p>
<p>I had my first room spitting, throw up vertigo 20 years ago and it took me a long time to learn my triggers and how to avoid it. In the past 15 years, I have had it only twice, both due to circumstances beyond my control.</p>
<p>Once you get through this initial episode, you may be well served by an awareness that it could strike again and you may be able to prevent it or at least avoid a horrid attack. You may now have a general propensity for vertigo to strike. My sister got vertigo for the first time ever a few years ago, after a bad reaction to antibiotics, she has had to fight it ever since then.</p>
<p>Yes, the exercises amandakayak suggested do help, or see a doctor who can do an Epley maneuver for you. I had an Epley done and the vertigo was gone immediately after.</p>
<p>Many thanks to all of you for your input/suggestions. Slept propped again last night and no room spinning this AM and dizziness is reduced yet again. I am going to do the exercises recommended, and if this reoccurs/gets worse, I will call my doctor and request the other manuevuers. </p>
<p>It’s really nice to be able to come her for advice… and help!</p>
<p>By any chance are you dieting also? If so are you doing a low carb diet? Low carb diets can cause you to experience vertigo on occasion. If not, I second the inner ear theories. If low carb–eat some carbs. If inner ear, it will clear up on its own or see a Dr if it’s not better soon.</p>