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Lack of sleep dizziness??

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rahela1010
rahela1010

Ive had dizziness for over a year and a half now.. Its so hard to stand or even go anywhere because of it.. I dont sleep very well at night i wake up quite a few times.. Could the dizziness be because of poor sleep??

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  • AE19
    AE19 rahela1010

    Posted

    Insufficient patterns of sleep could contribute to an underlying dizziness, but it's unlikely to be the main cause. You might have an issue with the inner ear, especially if it's been over a year. Have you checked wth your GP?

    • rahela1010
      rahela1010 AE19

      Posted

      Checked with my gp many times.. Been to ent aswell they found nothin wrong with my ear
    • AE19
      AE19 rahela1010

      Posted

      Could be related to migraines as someone says below. They are often overlooked at the doctor's office. If your tests are normal, that could be the issue. Best!

    • AE19
      AE19 rahela1010

      Posted

      Could be related to migraines as someone says below. They are often overlooked at the doctor's office. If your tests are normal, that could be the issue. Best!

  • caroline52649
    caroline52649 rahela1010

    Posted

    Yes a lack of sleep can make you dizzy. However if it's bad enough that you are losing your balance I would say you either have an inner ear issue or possible neurological disease.

    Caroline

  • eleftherio33095
    eleftherio33095 rahela1010

    Posted

    Do you know why you do not sleep enough at night?  Is there difficulty in breathing, or breathing episodes?  Are there specific reasons why you wake up during the night?

    Eleftherios S. Papathanasiou, PhD, FEAN

    Clinical Neurophysiologist

    Fellow of the European Academy of Neurology

    • rahela1010
      rahela1010 eleftherio33095

      Posted

      I have no idea why i dont sleep an no idea why i dont sleep well either.. Breathing is ok.. Dizziness heavy head feelin is there constantly.. Makes me feel as though i will collapse
    • eleftherio33095
      eleftherio33095 rahela1010

      Posted

      Did ENT or neurology each at least mention what could be the problem?

      Eleftherios S. Papathanasiou, PhD, FEAN

      Clinical Neurophysiologist

      Fellow of the European Academy of Neurology

    • susan25558
      susan25558 eleftherio33095

      Posted

      I had an episode this morning where my BP shot up and I saw rainbow triangle lights to the sides of my vision for about a half hour.it left but I'm tired and light headed now.

    • eleftherio33095
      eleftherio33095 susan25558

      Posted

      I would assume that for any reason, the BP going up is indeed important and should be looked into.

      Eleftherios S. Papathanasiou, PhD, FEAN

      Clinical Neurophysiologist

      Fellow of the European Academy of Neurology

    • susan25558
      susan25558 eleftherio33095

      Posted

      Had high BP off and on for 8 yrs since heart attack. On meds. Very concerned about hallucinations.
  • DizzyDarren
    DizzyDarren rahela1010

    Posted

    For me lack of sleep (or lack of quality sleep) can make me feel a bit dizzy/ off. There is a definite correlation. 
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