Huh???

[Idunnowhattonameme]

K so first I wanna say I’m sorry for posting this on this page cause I can’t find any better pages. So pretty sure I have tinnitus but that is besides the point. If I’m out walking and look up at the clouds or stars or even just a bird to watch it I will start walking like I’m drunk. I sway and can’t walk in a straight line. It will sometimes even happen while I’m looking sideways??? Any ideas???

[Hidden]

Hi, this sounds like a classic case of BPPV, we all have minute calcium crystals in our ears but in some people a few break free and float around over the miniscal hair in our inner ear . This causes dizziness and other symptoms ie - looking up and you walk like you have had a few. I know this as I have this problem for eight years . If you google this BPPV you will find a lot of information and a procedure called the Epley manoeuvre is the go too to help treat condition . I’ve seen ENT consultants and they recommend this , there are other procedures but some can make you feel sick ,also I have vestibular physiotherapy ( look this up too) . You can try this Epley manoeuvre your self as Ytube has several videos but it some thing you have to be very careful with and maybe try and find a therapist who knows how to do this professionally. BPPV can go away on it own but if yours is like mine it was driving me nuts so I did all I could , it’s some times reoccurring.

Mine came back in May this year and I’ve been having vestibular therapy and it really helps . Read what you can about it but avoid the horror stories , we are all different and it doesn’t mean you won’t get better yourself. I have tinnitus too , I think maybe the symptoms go hand in hand. Good luck .

[NicBTA Partner]

Hello and welcome to the British Tinnitus Association forum.

This sounds like vertigo, and there can be a number of reasons for it, including an ear infection. I would suggest that you make an appointment to see your GP, and they can refer you onwards to your nearest balance specialist if necessary.

Warmest wishes

Nic (BTA Communications Manager and Forum Administrator)