Does anybody suffer from Vertigo?
544921
I do, see a doctor there are many things they can do to help alleviate the problem.
927322
Yes. That is only one of the uses there are many others like laryngitis and other throat infections. In some cases it can cause dizziness.
1171573
My first reaction will be vertigo!
105410
I also have been on it for 3 years and tried to stop. I had horrible vertigo, vomiting, direareha. Don't even try to stop it yourself! I couldn't stop and am still taking it.Good luck
177302
Yes, it could be a sign of an attack.  My head started hurting like yours is for about 5 months.  Then my balance and coordination went to hell in a hand basket!  And the vertigo!!!  It sucks!  I'd go to the neuro and ask for some Prednisone.
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I'm really sorry to hear that - labyrinthitus is a horrid thing to have.  It's almost impossible to explain how miserable it is to someone unless they've had something similar.\n\nI had labyrinthitus for a year, with vertigo episodes for over two years.  It was triggered by a viral infection, so antibotics were useless - I had to wait it out, which was a complete nightmare.\n\nDuring that time, I learnt a few tricks to cope with it, which I hope you'll find useful.\n\n- If you are in the acute phase of the illness, accept the anti-nausea medication from the doctor.  I found Scopolamine particularly effective, although it did make me incredibly drowsy.  \n- Crystallised ginger really helped with the nausea and is a good way of getting over the sickness with taking strong medication.\n- Take your time getting out of bed in the morning.  The sudden change from lying down to standing can make you feel incredibly ill.  The same is true of getting up suddenly from sitting.\n- Try avoiding watching the television.  I found sudden camera movements and focus changes triggered severe dizzy spells.\n- Even if you feel OK, wait a couple of days to confirm that your labyrinthitus has definately passed before walking up or down stairs upright.  You may get a sudden dizzy spell and take a fall.\n- There are exercises that you can do to accelerate the compensation process following labyrinthitus.  One recommended to me by my ENT consultant was the Brandt-Daroff exercise for vertigo.  It had an amazing effect on my symptoms and I would strongly recommend it although beware that it is actually quite hard to force yourself to do it at the start.  The secret is to build the number of repetitions up slowly and listen to your body, but it can significantly reduce the length of your labyrinthitus attack.  A good website for a description of how to do the Brandt-Daroff exercises is below.
677666
You need to see an ENT. I have Meneivere's Disease and it makes me feel that way. But its more than likely an inner ear infection or disorder. Beleive me I know what it feels like. Its horrible. I have had my disease since 88 but it has tapered off. The Dr can perscribe antivert, which works well for the dizziness and nausea, but valium works better for severe vertigo. Go to the DR.
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It appears your doctor thinks you have a form of vertigo, and the Eppley maneuver is one of several treatments for the condition. \nDrugs such as Antivert or Librium are also prescribed, as well as surgery and even exercise!\n\n“Vestibular rehabilitation therapy is designed by a physical therapist under the direction of a physician. In most cases, patients visit the therapist on a limited basis and perform custom-designed exercises at home, several times a day. As the patient progresses, difficulty of the exercises increases until the highest level of balance is attained during head movement, eye movement (i.e., tracking with the eyes), and walking.\n\nMedication \n\nEar infections (e.g., otitis media, labyrinthitis) caused by bacteria may be treated using antibiotics (e.g., amoxicillin, ceftriaxone).\nMyringotomy is a surgical procedure that may be used to treat chronic ear infections. In this procedure, which is performed under anesthesia, an incision is made in the eardrum and a small tube is placed in the opening to prevent fluid and bacteria from building up inside the ear.\n\nBenign paroxysmal positional vertigo may be treated with meclizine (Antivert®), an oral antiemetic that can be taken up to 3 times a day, or only as needed. Meclizine may cause drowsiness, dry mouth, and blurred vision.”\nhttp://www.neurologychannel.com/vertigo/treatment.shtml\n\n“The most reliable treatment for BPPV is a fairly simple, non-surgical procedure called canalith repositioning.12 This is done by changing the patient's head and body position in a series of steps that are thought to dislodge the calcium crystals within the vestibular labyrinth that caused the problem.\n\nCanalith repositioning is usually done under expert supervision, but it is easy enough that doctors often teach it to BPPV sufferers and their families.\n\nMany doctors also prescribe drugs called vestibular suppressants.\nBecause of unwanted side effects, such as lethargy and impaired balance, they are given sparingly and only for more severe and long-lasting attacks. The elderly are particularly sensitive to these side effects.\n\nAnother concern about these drugs is that they may slow or prevent the central nervous system from adjusting to a problem in the vestibular system. While vetibular suppressants often help lessen symptoms, especially in the short term, surgery is the ultimate answer for the unlucky few with severe BPPV-related vertigo that does not respond to the canalith repositioning procedure.”\nhttp://www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/articles/behavior/vertigo_9/\n\n“Loss of balance control\n    “In a normal healthy individual our senses of touch (feet, ankles, joints), sight (eyes) and inner ear motion sensors work together in harmony with the brain. A person with a balance disorder, however, may have a problem in any one of these systems, or in multiple systems. In\nsome individuals, one or more of the senses are missing and the person does not realize they are losing their balance. In other people, the brain gets confused and creates an inaccurate sense of falling when in fact the person is in balance. The risk of developing one or more of\nthese problems increases with age as our senses or brain centers are exposed to degenerative or infectious diseases, or the effects of injuries accumulated over a lifetime.\n\nSome individuals experiencing balance problems have an obvious medical diagnosis such as diabetes, Parkinson's disease, or even a stroke that are primary sources of the problem. In other individuals with balance difficulties, the cause can even be subtle undetected forms of these\ndiseases. However, diseases are not the only reason our senses and movements may be compromised. A history of injuries, such as concussions, ear infections, or serious sprains or fractures, may contribute to a loss of balance control over time.”\nhttp://www.onbalance.com/patient_info/balanceControl.aspx\n\n\nBenign paroxysmal positional vertigo\n====
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Yes, or it could be any number of things. Dehydration, allergies, blood pressure, low blood sugar, just about anything. If it is severe or persists for more than a few days, make an appointment and talk with your doc about it, there are meds to treat dizziness.
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Inner ear\n    * benign paroxysmal postural vertigo\n    * labyrinthitis\n    * Ménière's disease\n    * perilymphatic fistula\n    * neurinoma of the acoustic nerve\n    * vestibular neuronitis\nEye\n    * new glasses\n    * optical illusions\nNeck\n    * arthritis\n    * cervical vertigo\n    * Whiplash and other strains\nCentral nervous system\n    * arteria basilaris syndrome\n    * concussion\n    * migraine\n    * multiple sclerosis\n    * orthostatic hypotension\n    * stroke\n    * peripheral neuropathy\nBreathing\n    * Extreme intake of helium\n    * Hyperventilation\nOther causes\n    * AIDS\n    * Low blood pressure and /or hyperventilation (often situational), such as emotionally-induced "fainting". Some persons may have deliberately or subconsciously "learnt" to induce such "dizziness" symptoms or complaints. Further medical tests may be needed to determine whether there is indeed a true medical cause. If the "dizziness" is psychosomatically linked, then cognitive and "play" therapies may introduce other ways of coping with strange, stressful and unusual situations.
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I was diagnosed with MS May 4, 2005.  It started in Nov. 2002 with optic neuritis (i didn't know that's what it was at the time).  Then in August 2004 I developed a headache that lasted for about 5 months, followed with dizziness/vertigo.  I had a check-up, an MRI, heart echo, 1,001 blood tests, and finally a spinal tap (LP).  It's funny, I thought by now I would have accepted it, but it is still the first thing on my mind when I wake up, and the last thing on my mind when I go to sleep.  It's a big blow to get a diagnosis like this one.  I was 30 when I was dx'd, like most people.  There's too much to type here.  My e-mail is: multiplesclerosissux@yahoo.com if you wanna talk!  My name is Brian.
789282
Perhaps you have an inner ear infection which can cause dizziness and if you don't get it checked may cause you to not be able to stand at all. It is a relatively common thing and is cured with antibiotics but I would let your physician check you out.
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Sure.\n\nDizziness is regulated by tiny hairs in the middle of your ear.  So if a blind person spins around, they would sense the movement and get dizzy.\n\nThere's also a ton of other reasons why people get dizzy that don't necessarily have to do with sight.\n\nRegards,\nRyan
77784
dont know aqbout the "jumping down" but the fear of high places is called "vertigo"
864868
Like you said your sinuses are not healed all the way. You might have an inner ear infection that is causing the slight dizziness. Contact a doctor for an evaluation and diagnosis. You don't want to mess with your health, hearing and sight. There are clinics that are on a sliding fee scale if finances are a problem.
1132821
yes. the dizziness causes blackouts . not spondilytis itself
29798
I'm sorry I don't have an answer for you. I just wanted to say that my ears do that as well. I cough, I feel like I'm gagging, my eyes water, and sometimes I even sneeze. I hate cleaning my ears. I just wanted to tell you that you're not alone.