Is it worth bothering the GP?

[caremummy]

For the last 3 weeks I have developed really bad balance, my head spins as if i've had 30 too many, I've felt really sick and been achey. My hearing has also got worse. I think it's just a mild infection or bug but its exam season + has been quite a while. Any ideas?

3 weeks is a long time.

Assuming that if you call the surgery tomorrow, the earliest you'll be able to get a GP appt will be early May (it would be round here), I'd make the appt and cancel nearer the time if you feel better.

It sounds like labyrthnitis, as described here:

The inflammation may cause you to feel dizzy, like you are spinning or whirling. Labyrinthitis may also cause temporary hearing loss or a ringing in your ears or tinnitus, and it may also make you feel sick. Labyrinthitis can happen after a viral infection or, more rarely, after an infection caused by bacteria.

Sorry, meant to add, I think you should see your doctor. I had this and it was treated very quickly.

Ring the surgery and ask for an urgent/emergency appointment. Don't be put off for weeks.

Hearing and balance are linked and you need proper examination.

Yes they can look in your ears with an otoscope. That;s a much more reasonable reason than many visits

Thankyou all x my gp surgery are quite gd + do on the day apt so i can try for one of them x i just didn't want to go for no reason

You are not bothering the GP going for something like this.

I've had this too, and was going to suggest an inner ear issue, like labrynthitis.

It's horrendous, so hope you can get into the Dr's asap. Don't let them put you off.

It may be as simple as your ear is blocked with wax, or labrinthitis as,others have said. Either way GP visit to check it out and get some symptomatic relief

I'm exactly the same at the moment OP, feels really rubbish doesn't it?!!

I'm exactly the same too! I think it's quite common this time of year but it's bloody horrible! Hope you get seen op!

Bit late to the party and I have same too! Getting desperate - hence mn search. I have made a GP appointment today. May 8th was first available slot.

I hope you have all turned a corner with it (any tips) and are feeling better.