Got labyrinthitis can I still run??

[LACPT]

Been having dizzy spells went to doc today and have an inner ear infection

He said to not run till I'm no longer dizzy. I was fine on my run/walk last night (W2R3) and now really deflated that I have to wait

Anyone else had this? Really fed up lying in bed bored out of my mind!

[Ullyrunner Graduate]

I had that last summer and it was really horrible. I think the danger is that you feel unsteady and may fall over - plus it can make you nauseous. Probably no need to be lying in bed though.

I think you should listen to your doctor and wait until it settles down a bit. The running will still be there waiting for you!

[runningnearbeirut Graduate in reply to Ullyrunner]

Wise words!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Are you really asking a random bunch of people who post on a forum to give you different advice to your GP? If l were you l would listen to the medic who studied for many years rather than us lot. In the scheme of things a short delay is not going to make a lot of difference to your running career and if it helps you to avoid falling over while running, then you are best to take it easy.

[LACPT Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Oh God no wouldn't go again doctors advice! Just asking if anyone had experienced it! I'm doing OK compared to other people just wondering if I'm feeling ok can I give it a go

[dottiemay Graduate]

I suffered from this many years ago and it was horrible. I had trouble walking never mind running! I agree that it's better to suspend the running for now. Depending on where you run, there could be the possibility of you falling into a road or hurting yourself if you get a bad attack.

[folkieboater Graduate]

I agree. Don't run, but do get on with life. Laying in bed won't necessarily help, unless you really can't stand up. I had it a few years ago and even when I thought I felt better I'd still have the odd dizzy spellfeo quite a few weeks. Take care and listen to your body. xx

[Shivani05 Graduate]

I haven't had this but I do have vertigo, and I don't run when I'm dizzy. It's very disorienting and a little scary because you don't feel like you're in control. I agree with everyone here though that you don't need to be lying in bed and waiting it out - live you life, just don't run. Hope you feel better soon!

[davelinks Graduate]

Can't see where your asking us for advice against a doctor! So that assumption shouldn't have been made..

My wife had that, was off work for 1-2 weeks, couldn't do much, just a lot of reading, puzzles, music & TV , maybe some very light housework at times when she felt able, definitely no laying in bed! Can't help illness, you'll be back on c25k soon enough😊

[LACPT Graduate in reply to davelinks]

Thank you!! Your right I was only asking for advice thankfully all better now x