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Why is my husband getting dizziness all of a sudden?

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Hi,

Can anyone advise please?

For three days my husband has been feeling giddy, he has to hold onto something when he walks otherwise he looks likes he's had a few. He's been sick once with it. He's been to GP who examined him and told him his BP was a bit high but when we got home his BzP was within normal range again. I think it was raised because we waited an hour in the surgery. Because he is a type 2 diabetic, the GP said it was connected to that and his raised BP. I know it's not his BP because it's always normal. His ears have been throbbing too but GP said no sign of infection. It seems he has to ride it whatever it is. Has anyone any idea what could be the cause please? Thankyou.

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  • LynQ
    LynQ Guest

    Posted

    Hi Cherr,

    There are many causes of dizziness. Many of them can be treated quickly and easily.   Persuade your husband to check in with his GP. 

    • Guest
      Guest LynQ

      Posted

      Hi Lyn,

      Thank you for your post. As mentioned earlier he wants to wait until the beginning of next week to see how he is then. However, today hasn't been too bad at all. He hasn't had any giddiness just a headache and stiff neck. He drove fir the first time in several days. He even bumped into a friend who happened to be suffering with labyrinthitis would you believe.

      Hopefully he's on the mend but if not I will make the appointment for him.

      Thank you again.

      Best wishes

      Cherr - UK

  • holden88805
    holden88805 Guest

    Posted

    Hi Cherr ,

    I would get a full medical done , see and ENT and if not happy try and find a good Naturopath which will give good advice on diet and vitamins and minerals and can do tests to see if there is a deficiency in his body. This could be due to a virus as 2jonAustralia described but you pretty much have to go through a process of elimination to find out what it is or what maybe more than one thing in his body doing this. All the best Cherr to you and got husband

    • Guest
      Guest holden88805

      Posted

      Hi Holden,

      Thank you so much for your concern. If he is not better by Monday I will make an appointment with another GP for him.

      He had blood tests done not so long ago and they were fine, as the doctor reminded him on our recent visit. Because he has type 2 diabetes they are monitored regularly.

      He is convinced himself it has something to do with his ears and it has affected his hearing. At the outset he felt he was coming down with a head cold.

      We will see how things go this weekend, hopefully if he is feeling better today he will feel even better tomorrow.

      Many thanks for your appreciated advice.

      Take care

      Cherr - UK

  • jonAustralia
    jonAustralia Guest

    Posted

    Me again Cherr, I have been following your post with interest. I have said this before but will briefly reitterate. The first time I suffered this awful complaint I rushed myself by ambulance to hospital. You always fear the worst and my year as an ambulance officer taught me to get to the hospital quickly in the case of a heart attack or stroke. Thankfully none of these were the case and after 3 days in hospital, they released me saying that if I was not fully better after two more weeks, to come straight back but they thought it was VN. Almost exactly to the day, I was able to move around with just the occasional lurch and very quickly, day by day, the symptoms fully disappeared. I support your husband seeing a GP but I never saw a specialist and reading the hundreds of posts on these pages feel that I saved myself not only a fortune, but also the dashing of hope that accompanies following the advice gives and in all cases that I have read, the feeling of hope is replaced with despair and that should not be the case. When you both see your Doctor, by all means mention the possible cause(s) and also whether it was pre-empted by a cold or flu like symptom. In my opinion your husband is correct in his assumption that it is ear related because I know what he is going through and it all feels as if it is coming from that direction, probably more one side than the other and the feeling of fullness in the skull also points from where it emanates; it's an awful feeling. I as usual point out that I am not a medical practitioner and therefore support your seeing one but ask that should he/she suggest a specialist, make the appointment by all means but leave it least a fortnight, if you know what I mean. Read as much from this site as you can and you will see as I have, the similarity of symptoms and the glaring lack of solutions as far as those seeking specialist support; I only wish it were not so. Thanks to you and your readers for the support that they have given you and me and please, please, keep us posted, we all care and I can say that without reservation of myself and all those who read your post. Jonathon
    • Guest
      Guest jonAustralia

      Posted

      Hi Jon,

      Thank you for taking such an interest, I gave been overwhelmed by the support on this site.

      Today has been a good day, no dizziness as such but more of a buzzing, throbbing sensation in his ears, aching neck and a slight headache. He feels certain that his ears are the problem and I too think it is vestibular related.

      He doesn't allow it to get the better of him and he doesn't get anxious about it. He's rather cool headed, steady, always been the reliable type of man that I can depend on.

      I'm not sure what he wants to do tomorrow, wait and see is what he told me.

      Thinking back he's always had some bother with his ears and uses cotton buds which is not such a good thing.

      Today we followed an ambulance for a good 30 minutes over a lonely mountain road in darkness, it's blue lights flashing all the way, I was driving. The flashing lights bothered him so much he had to put sunglasses on and look away. They bothered me but not so much and I had a slight migraine. Not sure how significant that is to his problem.

      At the moment he is watching his favourite sport, golf. I have been relegated to the kitchen, no doubt a cup of tea will be coming his way following this.

      Thank you for your continuing support.

      Kind regards

      Cherr - UK

    • Guest
      Guest jonAustralia

      Posted

      Hi Jon,

      After another headache and some dizziness Sunday evening, I persuaded my husband to see another doctor today.

      He examined his ears, did the eye finger following and nose touching test, did other tests such as feet together, left foot out to the side, feet together and hold then right foot out to the side then feet together and hold. He took his BP which was higher than it was before we left home and asked him lots of questions about his giddiness.

      After everything he said he believed he had an inner ear infection. He prescribed Prochlorperazine 5mg up to 3 times a day for giddiness, balance and nausea and a course of antibiotics Amoxicillin 500mg 3 times a day.

      We are keeping our hopes up that this combination will sort the problem.

      Will let all know how it goes.

      Best wishes to everyone,

      Kind regards

      Cherr - UK

    • jonAustralia
      jonAustralia Guest

      Posted

      Hi Cherr, I tooam hoping for some positive news for you both.

      I have managed t slice off a rather large part of my thumb pad (sorry to much info) whilst serving cheese. Will not be on this site again until the weekend; ouch it hurts and yes, I'm an idiot! Warm regards, Jon

    • laurence76206
      laurence76206 jonAustralia

      Posted

      Hi Jonathan,

      It's funny, my consultant told me to avoid cheese as it would be bad for me, he was obviuosly right as look what it did for you!!cheesygrin

      Sorry to trivialise, it must be very sore.

      Just one question, how do you get on with your walking each day and how far do you walk (that's two really).

      I am doing two 20 minute walks per day now, which I have increased from 10 minutes.  I do feel a little better when walking but when I stop the dizzies hit.

      The weather here in England is awful, it is bucketing down outside so my walk will be with brolly in hand today.

      All the best

      Laurence

    • jonAustralia
      jonAustralia laurence76206

      Posted

      No, I like a bit of humour and I guess that the cheese type didn't seem to matter either. low fat or full and yes, it's bloody sore.

      My running developed from starting at around 20 minutes each way and I quickly learnt not to get home at dusk; it became a holding the fence job otherwise. Once the serious dizzies left (around a month after onset) I was able to do further and as I wasn't working able to do it in the Victorian weather, during the day and along the beach, I only tripped once. Once I moved to Townsville and met a lady who swims every morning and does the 7k Hill climb every night, I started doing that but replaing the swim with a jog for 8ks in the morning. I did this easier and easier for the next 3 months and lost ten kilos in weight (at 6'1", still overweight at 91 kilos though) but the only time I notice my symptoms are that every now and then (say 500 metres) I suddenly veer to my right for two steps before correcting myself. It is noticable though but not dizzy, just off course. I do get dizzy if I check my watch or have a drink whilst walking/running so I watch that. I hope that I encourage you Laurence to keep up the exercise and desist grating cheeze, in that order. It is bucketing down here too but a chilly 31 degrees celcius  (what's that, around 85 degrees?) means that it is a real pleasure and to sink into the apartment swimming pool is the treat afterwards just before a white wine to finish. Get well L, and never stop the laughter, regards, Jon

    • laurence76206
      laurence76206 jonAustralia

      Posted

      Crikey, you are obviuosly now very fit.  I did a bit of swimming a couiple of weeks ago when staying at a hotel for my wifes bithday and I was fine (which is contrary to what we are told).

      I am very slowly building up what I do as before my second attack of dizzies last September I went a bit mad and built things up too quickly, that set me right back and I had to start my VRT from scratch before recommencing the walks.  I still get the rocking motion, especially in the evenings (for whatever reason)  and I have the feeling of wanting to veer to the left but these are improving.  My company dismissed me back in August on the grounds of capability due to my VN but I think that has taken a burden off as I have been able to concentrate on getting well.

      Enjoy the hot weather, swimming and crisp cold wine (I'm not jealous!).  My second walk of the day will commence after lunch, it's still raining so the brolly will be in hand again.

      All the best

      Laurence

    • Guest
      Guest jonAustralia

      Posted

      Ouch!! Well thumbs up to you for not letting it get the better of you (sorry, couldn't resist) 👍.

      I have either broken or fractured my little finger, weeks ago, I didn't see about it and now it is changing shape all the type and sometimes it's very sore. So I do sympathise really😊.

      Husband still dizzy at times and guess what, so am I. Whether it's a sort of migraine or anxiety, I don't know.

      Anyway, upwards and onwards as they say.

      Hope you won't have a sore thumb for too long, there I go again, sorry. I'm just jealous of all that lovely sunshine.

      Regards and get well soon.

      Cherr - A very damp and windy UK, 6 deg celcius or 40 farenheit

    • debbie82116
      debbie82116 laurence76206

      Posted

      Hello Laurence

      I have to thank you for making me chuckle ! I have recovered from my VN albeit only 98% and i still feel "off" on occasion. But the way you talk over there makes me grin and i can forget my troubles at least for a short time. I'm from Canada so its like a comedy for me to read your posts.

      I wish you a 100% recovery! Carry on, chin up and hold on to that wonderful sense of humour!

      Debbie

    • laurence76206
      laurence76206 debbie82116

      Posted

      Hi Debbie,

      Thank you so much for the good wishes.  As Jon said we have to laugh, laughter is a cure all.  Glad to hear that you are 98% recovered, I am probably at 70-75%, it has been a long old road but I will get there as will we all.

      Canada has always been one of those places I want to visit, have nearly made it on a couple of occasion as My friend worked out there for a year.  My Grandad also fought in the Canadian army during the 1st world war as he went there with his father way way back.

      There is such a good world wide community on these forums. 

      Best wishes

      Laurence

  • LynQ
    LynQ Guest

    Posted

    Hi Cherr,

    Your doctor will be able to take a history and establish whether the dizziness or vertigo is one sided.  There is an easy test he can perform to see if it is BPPV for example, or he may send your husband for a scan to look at his ears more closely. BPPV is treatable quickly in 80% of cases.  In the meantime, try not to worry-not all dizziness symptoms are longlasting.

    • Guest
      Guest LynQ

      Posted

      Hi Lynn,

      Thank you for your reassuring words. We are both hoping it will pass as quickly as it came, I will keep in touch.

      Kind regards

      Cherr - UK

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