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Vertigo? Advice please

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AcornAutumn · 21/11/2020 22:04

Hi there

Had this once in early 20s and remember meds made it worse. However, I think that might have been an ear infection.

I think I have this BBPV - for two weeks now turning over in bed is a problem and yesterday I had to drop to the floor while doing a side stretch because I was that dizzy.

Did it go away on its own? Reading suggests it might. I’m not keen to be given anything that might make it worse and I’m not sure if the doctor will just say wait and see.

Has anyone done the wait and see and how did that go? Complicated as I’m meant to care for elderly mum. I can walk around upright no problem, but bend to the side or lie down and it’s horrendous dizziness.

I feel perfectly fine otherwise and it was a real shock to have to drop to the floor yesterday- I was lucky that my brain was able to make a decision to land correctly if you know what I mean.

All advice gratefully received.
I will try and speak to the doc but I can’t say I’m optimistic about getting a phone appt for a few days.

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Starrrz · 04/12/2023 10:15

@Peckhampalace im glad it doesnt effect your day to day life. How long to attcks last? Im only 28years old i have a little baby to look after and so scared its that. Its been 4 weeks since the awful vertigo started. I still feel dizzy and sicky! Drs said labyrinthitis but i also have tinnutis for over 2 years now and ear pain. So ive very worried i have it :( x

Peckhampalace · 04/12/2023 10:37

@Starrrz my attacks are only a couple of hours at a time generally.
GP originally told me that labyrinthitis wouldn't last longer than 8 weeks if it was that.
Hope you feel better soon.
If it keeps up after 8 weeks ask GP to refer you to Ear Nose and Throat/ balance clinic for investigation.

Starrrz · 04/12/2023 10:40

@Peckhampalace ok thankyou for your advice:)
yeah mine has been constantly since i woke up poorly with the flu! So hoping its the labyrinthitis. And i hope you dont get anymore attacks xx

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