Im really worried because I keep getting a 'dizzy' sensation. I would describe it as being off balance, it is worse today and seems to be worse when I have consumed alcohol the day before, it is been happening on and off for a few weeks now. If I move my head quckly or bend down or try and focus on something close to me it gets worse. Its not a very nice senstion at all and I am a hypocondriact (can't spell) so I keep thinking the worse. I got a tiny bit of a cold come on about the same time as this started but just a sniffle though so I dont know if thats anything to do with it. Just want reassurance really and was wondering if any of you had experienced this.
2007-02-24 04:40:30 · 15 answers · asked by jo 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
it's laberynthitis (not sure if that's how you spell it?),i've had it on and off for years and it's a really unpleasant experience isn't it!!Makes the room spin,you feel sick,hear a funny 'swooshing' noise?? It's basically an inner ear inbalance-go to the doctorsmine gave me some tablets that are used for air/travel sickness and they work a treat!! I get it on and off but the tablets have helped a lot.
2007-02-24 23:32:42 · answer #1 · answered by munki 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't really diagnose across the Internet...
What you are describing could (and likely is) just some inner-ear upset from your cold and congestion. It could be an inner-ear infection. It could be an incipiant migraine. It could be any one of a thousand things. It's a trifle odd that it's been going on for so long (Colds and congestion usually don't last a few weeks) The way to find out is to go to your doctor and get checked out.
It's good that you recognize that you have hypochondriac tendencies - But always remember, "Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean the world ISN'T out to get you..." - Hypochondriacs get sick too. :-)
It's almost certainly nothing more serious than congestion. But the only way for you to be *sure* is to make an appointment with the doc.
Orion
2007-02-24 04:57:44 · answer #2 · answered by Orion 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had this, felt like I was going to faint sometimes and was all wobbly on my legs. I went to the doctors, he took some blood and it turned out I had low iron levels. I went on iron tablets and within about one week the dizzy spells stopped.
It might not be the same for you, but go to your doctor and get some bloods done.
Best of luck
2007-02-24 07:19:41 · answer #3 · answered by Esquire 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are also talking about dizzyness when you focus on something close... I would suggest to go to the doctor. I had the same problems you are describing and they were due to one of my eyes, although I can see very well. Just go to your doctor
2007-02-24 06:10:59 · answer #4 · answered by Raffaela S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it could either be a bit or dehydration from alcohol or because you have a cold it could be a sinus infection,i am speaking from experience on both occasions.Hope this helps.
2007-02-24 05:14:00 · answer #5 · answered by julie d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be an inner ear infection this can cause problems with your balance and often happens with a cold.
Go and see your doctor and explain you problem.
2007-02-24 04:46:36 · answer #6 · answered by sassym 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you have a minor viral infection,possibly connected with your sinuses and or inner ear. Alcohol certainly wont help, so slow down on that, id say try paracetamol ,and keep warm.
2007-02-24 06:36:06 · answer #7 · answered by andrew j 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like labyrynthitis. Get checked out by doc. Easily treated medically.
2007-02-24 04:44:44 · answer #8 · answered by amethyst 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
maybe your cold went to your ears this would affect the balance and cause dizzy spells
2007-02-24 04:44:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Probably you have an inner ear problem, maybe it is related to the cold you have.
2007-02-24 12:34:18 · answer #10 · answered by monkeymanelvis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋