I've been dizzy for past 2 days.

Please help

 

Is it spinning dizzy or lightheaded dizzy?  Any other symptoms?

Hi Lisa, Ben here.

I have three things to say:

1).  There must be at least a dozen different kinds of things that can cause dizziness.  From heart problems to spinal problems, from equlibrium (inner ear) problems to blood sugar.  There are just too many to list.  But know this:

2).  Antivert and Mechlizine are motion sickness medications.  You could purchase some kind of motion sickness medication without a prescription over the counter.  It shouldn't matter where in the world you are.  If people there travel, someone gets motion sickness and there should be something for sale to help with it. But that is probably not going to help you because:

3).  If you are in good health, and not requiring blood thinners or mood altering drugs, not diabetic, no heart problems etc,  then I concur that you probably have BPPV, and there is really no reason to wait for a health care professional to put yourself through the Eply maneuver or another maneuver called the half-somersault.  If you google these maneuvers you will see that they are not that hard to attempt yourself.  Just be careful not to fall down and hurt yourself doing them.  If you have indeed BPPV and you successfully execute one of the maneuvers correctly relief can be immediate.  Otherwise it won't hurt you to try.  

There does not seem to be a magic bullet drug that will fix you up unless you are feeling nausious, then the motion sickness may help.

But please do follow up with a doctor eventually.

Hope this helps.

Ben

 

It sounds like my BPPV. Be careful not to fall. That was my main concern. I am using a rollator because of the dizziness and other health issues. Mine is much improved but it took a couple of months for improvement. All the best!

Does the room spin as well?  After taking a long flight it may be you have Labyrinthitis. I think you should use the Emergency doctor who may give you a jab, then 24 hours later you should be feeling better. 

Good luck

Pauline

Thanks for your advice, I managed to get to a clinic which specialised in head/ ear health and after a quick look at my eyes I was told I have menieres and recieved an injection and  2 days worth medication.  The dizziness has now been reduced to very little and I will find a doctor in two days who can extend my medication.  Once I return back to NZ in 2.5 weeks I will consult a doctor there for a check up as I haven't been given a definate diagnosis.  I just hope that this medication I am on will improve and correct my condition. Thanks again for your kind advice