very strange experience...any input?

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This it feels, probably never happened to anyone else! I just returned from 3 nights in vegas. I've been home a week and ever since I have this awful sensation of gravity pulling my body down in waves, like I feel a thousand pounds heavier. Nothing funny in my head, no pain, just this awful sensation. this had happened to me a few times before after traveling, with it happening the first time 15 years ago. But it doesnt happen everytime I travel. I racked my brain to find the connection and the only thing that was consistent was that each time I used the elevator a lot. I'm talking 10 to 15 times a day minimum. It eventually goes away but man it is awful. Anyone else have a similar experience?

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  • Posted

    Hi you don't say how long you have been back, could it possibly be jetlag

    • Posted

      So you have driven quite a long time, did you know you can actually get car sickness after you stop, if i drive for so long and im tired i feel horrendous for a couple of days, its like I'm disorientated, once i catch up on my sleep im a lot better

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      The thing is this never happens when I drive the same distance to other places, and I drive to San Diego frequently which takes longer than getting to vegas. This is only like the 3rd time this has happened to me. Once flying and 2 times driving but again, only when using elevators a bunch! I dont feel tired or sick at all. It's happening right now as we speak, it's so weird! I do notice today it's not so strong so hopefully this is the tail end of it. But it's so strong that when it happened the first time 15 years ago I thought I must surely have a brain tumor lol, as its something I've never felt before. Oh well, I guess it will remain a mystery!

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    Were they speed elevators? You may suffer some interference in the pressure in your inner ear. A bit like the reaction of your ears to a rolling boat, this could be the reaction to all that speeding up and down.

    It sounds awful but glad it eventually passes.

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      I'd say they were fast yes. And going up and down many floors all day( its vegas after all). When we were on a cruise it wasnt very fast but again 20 levels on the ship, multiple trips a day. It's now day 7 and it's still happening just not as intense. It's got to be it. I have no sensations in my ears whatsoever. I'm trying to find words to describe it . Like that pulling down sensation when you're on a swing when you come down from being high up. But no head effect, just the body. Appreciate your comment!

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