I had Vertigo about a year ago and have had no symptons since. This morning, while working out I got an enormous head-spin to the point where I couldn't get up or do anything. Within 2-3 minutes I felt like I was going to vommit. It is about 4 hours later and I still feel a bit out of sorts. Has anyone had Vertigo and did you have any symptons after your initial diagnosis?
2007-01-12 04:18:09 · 5 answers · asked by Ken Grier 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I had what is called benign positional vertigo in which when I would get up in the morning I would get the spins real bad for a couple minutes and then go away. I would fill slightly dizzy the rest of the day but would only get the spins after laying down and getting up.
I guess it happens when a small bone in your middle gets stuck. There are certain exercises you can do to help loosen the bone, and sometimes it lasts for a week or so. I am told that it can come back as I have had it about 3 times in the last 8 years.
I did not get sick to my stomach, but I guess most people do. If that is the case, the Dr. will prescribe Antivert or a motion sickness drug.
2007-01-12 13:35:09 · answer #1 · answered by Robert O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a bad case of vertigo when I came down with a very severe case of the flu. I was taking a break outside of the office and suddenly felt my head spin and had the sensation that the ground under my feet was shaking. I had to grab on to a marble column to keep from losing my balance and the experience was very frightening and uncomfortable because I felt naucious afterwards. I left the office to go home because I knew I had gotten sick, but the ride home on the subway was no more pleasant because I was very disoriented and dizzy.
2007-01-12 12:28:31 · answer #2 · answered by shlangemann 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had it on and off for months. I avoided smoke filled areas and that helped some and whenever I went to the dentist or on a long ride I took Antivert. I found out years later that the vertigo was probably a symptom of hypothyroidism for me. Since I've been on thyroid meds for over 5 years I haven't had an attack again.
2007-01-12 16:04:45 · answer #3 · answered by DNA 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Incidence and Prevalence
''Vertigo is one of the most common health problems in adults. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), about 40% of people in the United States experience feeling dizzy at least once during their lifetime. Prevalence is slightly higher in women and increases with age.''
What caused it? cold water in your ears? if your feeling sick, see the doctor.
2007-01-12 12:30:58 · answer #4 · answered by Phone E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had bad vertigo after a flu case.
it's called labyrinthitis (spelling :s)
it lasted a few months on and off. when i had it it was hell! the world spun around me like crazy, i flt nauseous as hell and couldn't do anything without holding on to something.
it passed and it will for you too.feel better!
2007-01-15 15:30:34 · answer #5 · answered by . 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋