so when i was kid every once in awhile i would wake up very dizzy . i would sit up in bed and wobble. well that hasnt happened in a long time. but a few nights ago i woke up dizzy as [censored]. i was wobbling and very unstable. after sitting there for a few minutes it past and has happened since. but i notice anytime i lay on my back i start getting dizzy. i usually sleep on my stomach so being on my back isnt as often but i laid down last night and was dizzy almost instantly on my back. every time i try to lay down on my back the dizziness comes back. anyone else have a similar problem? i am a little concerned but really dont want to go to a doctor....
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vertigo?
do i want to know what that is.
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vertigo or inner ear
vertigo or inner ear
can you guys elaborate on it? i get headaches a lot to.
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Originally Posted By: chevyboy14
can you guys elaborate on it? i get headaches a lot to.
Like regular headaches or migraines? I suffer from migraines and they are awful
can you guys elaborate on it? i get headaches a lot to.
Like regular headaches or migraines? I suffer from migraines and they are awful
In my opinion if you need oil advise come here. If you have a medical problem, go to a doctor. They really are the pros in this area.
it seems to be mostly tension headaches. my neck gets tight and bam . they hurt pretty bad sometimes though. i used to take 4-6 ibuprofen at a time and it got to the point where it didn't help at all. yes i realize this is an oil forum . but its nice to see if others in life have or do experience the same issues. if i end up going to a doctor it will come out of my pocket which is why i want to get an idea of what i am looking at before i go.
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In my opinion if you need oil advise come here. If you have a medical problem, go to a doctor. They really are the pros in this area.
Not many Dr.'s are much more helpful.
OP, are you drinking enough water? do you suffer from any ear hearing or poping noises? The ear problem is usually caused by a blockage of the eustation tube http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eustachian_tube This usually affects small chindren when they have colds due to congestion. I would suggest a decongestant when you get sick. Even in summer, if you suffer from allergies I'd suggest taking an antihistamine that also has a decongestant. That's what I used for my allergies and it prevented ear infections caused by blockages of the eustation tubes.
I'd start there. After that, you REALLY should not be taking anythign more than 2 Ibuprofen at a time, it's nto easy on the kidneys!
In my opinion if you need oil advise come here. If you have a medical problem, go to a doctor. They really are the pros in this area.
Not many Dr.'s are much more helpful.
OP, are you drinking enough water? do you suffer from any ear hearing or poping noises? The ear problem is usually caused by a blockage of the eustation tube http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eustachian_tube This usually affects small chindren when they have colds due to congestion. I would suggest a decongestant when you get sick. Even in summer, if you suffer from allergies I'd suggest taking an antihistamine that also has a decongestant. That's what I used for my allergies and it prevented ear infections caused by blockages of the eustation tubes.
I'd start there. After that, you REALLY should not be taking anythign more than 2 Ibuprofen at a time, it's nto easy on the kidneys!
I shadowed with a neurologist who specializes in headaches and migraines before, and the maximum amount of otc pain relievers she believes a person should take for headaches is two days worth a week. Anymore and you get what are called rebound headaches.
Part of it could be sleep habits, diet, and other lifestyle factors. If they bother you enough to affect your daily function then you should see a doctor. It could get pricy though if you end up seeing a specialist, because many require CT scans or MRIs.
The dizziness could have something to do with blood pressure as well. But yeah, people here aren't qualified to give you a diagnosis so see a doctor.
Part of it could be sleep habits, diet, and other lifestyle factors. If they bother you enough to affect your daily function then you should see a doctor. It could get pricy though if you end up seeing a specialist, because many require CT scans or MRIs.
The dizziness could have something to do with blood pressure as well. But yeah, people here aren't qualified to give you a diagnosis so see a doctor.
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do/have either of your ears feel itchy/achey/"cruddy", etc deep down inside? Did you have tubes in your ears as a kid, were you prone to ear infections?
the dizziness you describe is called vertigo, and it is caused by something being wonky in your inner ear (fluid filled area behind the ear drum that co-ordinates balance among other things.
I had a lot of ear infections as a kid, fine from 3-4 to 25 or so, had lots more (prob 2-3 yr)since then.
go see your doctor.
if it's the first time it's happened, if it's just an ear infection, you'll likely get a steroid, or antibiotic.
for the dizziness, they might give you a pill called Antivert, which the generic version is available OTC, it's called Meclizine, usually sold in 25mg doses.
be careful with it.
some people can take it with no side effects (the world just stops spinning YAY!!), others it knocks out.
I'm in the first group. it makes the spinning stop, and that's it
in a pinch you can get meclizine 25's where you would get motion sickness pills(Dramamine,Bonine, etc) one of the varieties of the national brand is just a 25mg meclizine. look to spend around a $1/pill that way.
your pharmacy should have them in a bottle of 100 for about $5,usually kept behind the counter. ask your pharmacist.
I take them quite regularly.
don't know if there's a direct correlation or not, but from my observations:
if meds that say "may casue drowsiness" do make you drowsy, these will too.
I can pop benadryls like candy with no sleepy-time effects.( i take a lot of allergy meds..) so no problems with these.
the dizziness you describe is called vertigo, and it is caused by something being wonky in your inner ear (fluid filled area behind the ear drum that co-ordinates balance among other things.
I had a lot of ear infections as a kid, fine from 3-4 to 25 or so, had lots more (prob 2-3 yr)since then.
go see your doctor.
if it's the first time it's happened, if it's just an ear infection, you'll likely get a steroid, or antibiotic.
for the dizziness, they might give you a pill called Antivert, which the generic version is available OTC, it's called Meclizine, usually sold in 25mg doses.
be careful with it.
some people can take it with no side effects (the world just stops spinning YAY!!), others it knocks out.
I'm in the first group. it makes the spinning stop, and that's it
in a pinch you can get meclizine 25's where you would get motion sickness pills(Dramamine,Bonine, etc) one of the varieties of the national brand is just a 25mg meclizine. look to spend around a $1/pill that way.
your pharmacy should have them in a bottle of 100 for about $5,usually kept behind the counter. ask your pharmacist.
I take them quite regularly.
don't know if there's a direct correlation or not, but from my observations:
if meds that say "may casue drowsiness" do make you drowsy, these will too.
I can pop benadryls like candy with no sleepy-time effects.( i take a lot of allergy meds..) so no problems with these.
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no hearing issues. ive never had an ear infection. i also check my blood pressure pretty often . its usually around 127/70 its usually a few clicks above 120 on the first number but not much. nothing in my habits have really changed.
If this is vertigo it's a mild case. My sister-in-law had an inner ear issue that immobilized her. When she was first afflicted she found herself on the bathroom floor unable to stand up. Luckily she had her cell phone on her and was able to call for help. She literally couldn't tell up from down and was so disoriented from it she could only sit against the wall with her eyes closed. She had to be assisted to the car and said she felt like she was walking sideways. She was also EXTREMELY nauseated with frequent vomiting during the ordeal. Medication "set her right" again and she's doing fine but says that certain things can set off mild recurrences...like undulating vehicles on bumpy roads. She said that it was the worst experience she's ever had. I'd check it out and nip it in the bud before it turns into something more serious.
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If this is vertigo it's a mild case. My sister-in-law had an inner ear issue that immobilized her. When she was first afflicted she found herself on the bathroom floor unable to stand up. Luckily she had her cell phone on her and was able to call for help. She literally couldn't tell up from down and was so disoriented from it she could only sit against the wall with her eyes closed. She had to be assisted to the car and said she felt like she was walking sideways. She was also EXTREMELY nauseated with frequent vomiting during the ordeal. Medication "set her right" again and she's doing fine but says that certain things can set off mild recurrences...like undulating vehicles on bumpy roads. She said that it was the worst experience she's ever had. I'd check it out and nip it in the bud before it turns into something more serious.
This sounds very much like Ménière's disease, which my Mom has had for ages.
For the OP I would recommend visiting a doctor.
If this is vertigo it's a mild case. My sister-in-law had an inner ear issue that immobilized her. When she was first afflicted she found herself on the bathroom floor unable to stand up. Luckily she had her cell phone on her and was able to call for help. She literally couldn't tell up from down and was so disoriented from it she could only sit against the wall with her eyes closed. She had to be assisted to the car and said she felt like she was walking sideways. She was also EXTREMELY nauseated with frequent vomiting during the ordeal. Medication "set her right" again and she's doing fine but says that certain things can set off mild recurrences...like undulating vehicles on bumpy roads. She said that it was the worst experience she's ever had. I'd check it out and nip it in the bud before it turns into something more serious.
This sounds very much like Ménière's disease, which my Mom has had for ages.
For the OP I would recommend visiting a doctor.
Dizziness upon waking up is classified as one of two types and it's important to differentiate between the two. Presyncope is a sensation of light-headedness or faintness without actually fainting. Vertigo is a sensation that you or your environment is whirling or moving. They each have very different causes.
Presyncopal can be caused by orthostatic hypotension, arrhythmias, heart attack, dehydration, some illnesses, and stroke. Orthostatic hypotension is a sudden drop in blood pressure that occurs when you sit up or stand up.
Vertigo may be caused by benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, Meniere’s disease, acute vestibular neuritis, acoustic neuromas, migraines, or some prescription medications.
By ignoring or attempting to self-treat your illness you're only making matters worse since you really have no clue what's wrong, nor do you have any idea how to correctly treat it. If you want to solve the problem then go see a real doctor and stop getting advice from an Internet discussion forum.
Originally Posted By: chevyboy14
it seems to be mostly tension headaches. my neck gets tight and bam . they hurt pretty bad sometimes though. i used to take 4-6 ibuprofen at a time and it got to the point where it didn't help at all.
I assume you know that use of NSAIDS can cause upper GI bleeding, cardiovascular disease and kidney problems, right? Are you really comfortable popping pills rather than getting to the cause of your health issues?
As you can see, self medicating and treating the symptoms rather than the cause doesn't work. Again, quit playing with your pickup, quit dinking around on the Internet in a useless attempt to get answers, and go see a doctor.
Presyncopal can be caused by orthostatic hypotension, arrhythmias, heart attack, dehydration, some illnesses, and stroke. Orthostatic hypotension is a sudden drop in blood pressure that occurs when you sit up or stand up.
Vertigo may be caused by benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, Meniere’s disease, acute vestibular neuritis, acoustic neuromas, migraines, or some prescription medications.
By ignoring or attempting to self-treat your illness you're only making matters worse since you really have no clue what's wrong, nor do you have any idea how to correctly treat it. If you want to solve the problem then go see a real doctor and stop getting advice from an Internet discussion forum.
Originally Posted By: chevyboy14
it seems to be mostly tension headaches. my neck gets tight and bam . they hurt pretty bad sometimes though. i used to take 4-6 ibuprofen at a time and it got to the point where it didn't help at all.
I assume you know that use of NSAIDS can cause upper GI bleeding, cardiovascular disease and kidney problems, right? Are you really comfortable popping pills rather than getting to the cause of your health issues?
As you can see, self medicating and treating the symptoms rather than the cause doesn't work. Again, quit playing with your pickup, quit dinking around on the Internet in a useless attempt to get answers, and go see a doctor.
I will make an appt this week. No reason to harsh. I was just trying to get a feel for how serious this is and get advice from regular folks. Doctors are expensive so they aren't my first pick of guys to talk to. I will find a doctor to go see this week. I just hope this isn't going to get to expensive.
Just to be on the safe side, get your blood pressure checked.
Originally Posted By: chevyboy14
it seems to be mostly tension headaches. my neck gets tight and bam . they hurt pretty bad sometimes though. i used to take 4-6 ibuprofen at a time and it got to the point where it didn't help at all. yes i realize this is an oil forum . but its nice to see if others in life have or do experience the same issues. if i end up going to a doctor it will come out of my pocket which is why i want to get an idea of what i am looking at before i go.
I do know that taking 4-6 ibuprofen at once (greatly exceeding the recommended dosage) is dangerous. A lady who used to work with my ex wife got migranes and did exactly that and landed herself in a nursing home.
Speaking of migranes, by late brother got them all the time, sometimes so bad that he would vomit. He finally went to a doctor, who figured out the cause was- of all things- a food allergy. The last 20 years of his life were migrane free.
it seems to be mostly tension headaches. my neck gets tight and bam . they hurt pretty bad sometimes though. i used to take 4-6 ibuprofen at a time and it got to the point where it didn't help at all. yes i realize this is an oil forum . but its nice to see if others in life have or do experience the same issues. if i end up going to a doctor it will come out of my pocket which is why i want to get an idea of what i am looking at before i go.
I do know that taking 4-6 ibuprofen at once (greatly exceeding the recommended dosage) is dangerous. A lady who used to work with my ex wife got migranes and did exactly that and landed herself in a nursing home.
Speaking of migranes, by late brother got them all the time, sometimes so bad that he would vomit. He finally went to a doctor, who figured out the cause was- of all things- a food allergy. The last 20 years of his life were migrane free.
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Originally Posted By: chevyboy14
I will make an appt this week. No reason to harsh. I was just trying to get a feel for how serious this is and get advice from regular folks. Doctors are expensive so they aren't my first pick of guys to talk to. I will find a doctor to go see this week. I just hope this isn't going to get to expensive.
Actually, there's every reason to be "harsh". It's a serious health issue, and by putting it off you're only compounding the problem. The only way to stress the potential severity of the issue is to indeed be a bit harsh.
Expense? The longer you wait the more expensive it will become. Get professional help-now.
I will make an appt this week. No reason to harsh. I was just trying to get a feel for how serious this is and get advice from regular folks. Doctors are expensive so they aren't my first pick of guys to talk to. I will find a doctor to go see this week. I just hope this isn't going to get to expensive.
Actually, there's every reason to be "harsh". It's a serious health issue, and by putting it off you're only compounding the problem. The only way to stress the potential severity of the issue is to indeed be a bit harsh.
Expense? The longer you wait the more expensive it will become. Get professional help-now.
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The absence of ear infections doesn't mean fluid won't trap behind the drum. Nasal decongestants and/or nasal sprays or allergy-type medicines may be all you need.
Another thing you may consider avoiding is the active ingredients found in diet pop and other similar things like ice cream, chew-gum....etc. Some folks have vertigo symptoms when indulging in these items.
Another thing you may consider avoiding is the active ingredients found in diet pop and other similar things like ice cream, chew-gum....etc. Some folks have vertigo symptoms when indulging in these items.
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