Had a dizzy spell again, what should I do?

Hi I have another post here from a few months ago detailing my vertigo experiences. In spring 2017 I had a vertigo attack lasting a few seconds after waking up, but went back to feeling normal within a day or two. I had a second vertigo attack in May 2018 that also lasted a few seconds after I woke up, but afterwards I felt off balanced, had fullness in my right ear (like i couldn't pop it) and have not gotten back to feeling 'normal' in months. I am definitely a lot better than I was in May, but I sometimes still suffer from feeling unbalanced and the inability to pop my ear (especially when I am anxious or stressed). Today I was at work and was standing up and suddenly felt like the room was swaying a bit when I looked up. It lasted a few seconds and went away. Was this vertigo again but with no room spinning? I have been told that it could either be BPPV or eustachian tube dysfunction causing my vertigo. However, I do not believe it is BPPV as after the two vertigo attacks I had, head movement did not bring the vertigo again. I could move my head in basically any direction and would not get vertigo afterwards. But the second time I got vertigo, I found that putting my right ear down on a pillow would cause me to slightly feel like the room moved side to side but I am not sure if that was caused by my anxiety from getting vertigo a second time. Should I go to the doctors again? What should I ask to get tested? I had a hearing test before but everything was normal. Could this be early Menieres disease? Has anyone with Menieres disease first start off with vertigo attacks lasting only a few seconds? Also I have tinnitus at night or in the morning when it is very quiet. Any advice on how to cure this will be GREATLY appreciated. I am only 20 and this is really taking a toll on my life.

Thanks in advance.

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