BPPN.....VERTIGO... Hi one day I woke and as I got up the rom was spinning, I was stumbling and the dizziness was dreadful, even if I didn't move my head....doc said Inner ear Infection, nausea was terrible too.....been refered to EAR NOSE THROAT, urgent....still waiting....however, just wondered if others have had this, I had vertigo once before, but never like the second episode....any info would be great
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Yikes, thank you so much for your reply, means so much to me, yes I felt exactly as you described it, thing is, I'm in Uk, and over here they won't do brain scans, I truly thought I had a tumour growing(My Dad died from that).. Guess that's why I worried soooo much, my doc who is fab! said he would refer me urgently! but still waiting! I fact got a letter to say I'm on waiting list???.but I will still go even though it's almost gone 99.99%....bent down yest and went dizzy! but havnt felt like I've got it today.......wil let you know how I get on, assuming it comes back. Thanks so much, stay well xx
Hi, i had a similar experince, and it was very scary and like you just woke up with it.I was refered to ENT specialist, it turned out the crystal in my inner ear had become detached.I was given certain exercises to do and ear drops and medication for the dizziness and sickness.I had regular checks under the ENT department and it settled down on its own accord after approx two months and touch wood no further attacks since.
There is certain ear condtions that have the symtoms you describe, but it would be advisable to wait for the specialist opinion.I wish you well, and hope you have a positive outcome
Awwww sorry to hear that happened to you and for so long, thanks for replying, it makes me nervous that it will happen again, still waiting to see ENT, thanks again and stay well x
Like Yikes I have suffered from exactly the type of condition you describe and yes it also lasted for weeks, I could not even stand for the first 14 days and it was approximately 4 to 6 weeks before I could get into a car, even as a passenger. My research has shown that there appear to be 3 similar conditions and they are:-
1. Labyrinthitis, normally this inner ear condition is caused by a thickening of the fluid in the Labyrinth following a cold or flu and whilst unpleasant, it is the least of the conditions, this is often treated with a drug called Stemetil.
2. This Is a condition referred to as BPPV and this was not, when I had it, treatable by drugs, but your ENT people will possibly be able to offer you a treatment based on moving your head in a certain way, the reason for this, is that it is caused by free calcium particles floating around and totally disrupting the nerve ending in your balance mechanism. The head movements are designed to relocate the particles into an area where they will not cause this problem and in many cases it works well and it's painless. However, it is stated as being very likely to return within the next 5 years.
3. This is a condition called MPV and the symptoms are very similar to BPPV. However, I understand this is treatable. As I understand it, the only way to tell the difference between the two, is in the time it takes for the world to stop spinning after if starts. IE. If you move and create the spinning and then stay totally still, if things re-stabilize in 40 seconds or less, then it is likely that you have BPPV, if they take 50 to 80 seconds, then you could be suffering from MPV.
You and your GP are making a good move by sending you to ENT, they should be able to provide a better diagnosis and if necessary, pass you on to Neurology.
I have had this for several years but it is kept under control with betahistine tablets every day. Is there a link with PA? Was diagnosed with PA in 2010.
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