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Severe vertigo and terrifying

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eagle33050
eagle33050

hi everyone, it seems one thing after the other and this time it's absolutely terrifying. in late December i woke up to a sudden spinning sensation which was the same day i got bk from a funfair. i ended up going hospital in complete panic with anxiety. i had it for the next 6 weeks but more of a floating sensation followed by headaches which was occasionally, nausea and extreme tiredness. apart from the constant floating sensation i got the vertigo twice wen laying on my right side. this all disappeared for about 2 weeks until yesterday when i woke up to everything spinning again. i couldn't stand without falling. it lasted about 30mins but still have the dizziness on and off but better when I'm out. i also have a mild ringing noise in ears with what feels like fluid in my left ear but no deafness. i went to see my doctor who gave me nasal spray with steroids and appt to see a ENT doctor. when i have these episodes which I've only had about 3 in total i go into complete panic and jump up as it seems better when upright. can anyone give me advice on how to control these episodes without going into panic mode. I'm terrified these episodes won't pass unless i get up. I've also read these episodes of vertigo could last hours. I'm 42 advice and support much appreciated. i just hope its not the worst type if vertigo. could i have this permanently. not coping at all!

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  • nicolajane50
    nicolajane50 eagle33050

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    HI EAGLE. I HOPE YOU FEEL BETTER. I USED TO SUFFER A LOT WITH VERTIGO, I USED TO THROW UP AND IT USED TO LAST FOR HOURS SOMETIMES. I FOUND IT EASIER TO FOCUS ON SOMETHING UNTIL IT WORE OFF. WHAT WILL SAY IS DONT PANIC. BEST THING TO DO IS TO SIT AND BREATHE. YOUR DOING THE RIGHT THING GOING TO THE ENT. IM UNDER REFERAL WITH ENT, HAVE BEEN NOW FOR A OUT 7 YEARS DUE TO A EAR CONDITION CHOLESTEATOMA.AND OTHER ISSUES. TRY AND KEEP CALM. ITS NOT EASY I KNOW AS VERTIGO IS AWFUL..LOOK AFTER YOUR SELF X

    • nicolajane50
      nicolajane50 eagle33050

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      Morning. Just got your reply. I had to give my job via stuff thats been going on with me but its not vertigo, as i dont get the spinning, but its all under investigation so just waiting now to go back and see what it is or could be. There are worst case scenarios but dont worry i know things will go through your head which natural but vertigo is usually a balance related thing, obviously the ears cause it, which could be a number of reasons which arent life threatening ect. Waiting to see the ENT is the hardest as it takes a while for the appt to come through but once you do im sure you will be fine. The balance clinic will give you exercises to do which relieves the vertigo and i have heard they are very effective, so there is hope!!!

  • beehoyal
    beehoyal eagle33050

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    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/acoustic-neuroma/symptoms-causes/syc-20356127

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