Hi all,
I'm an old veteran of this wretched condition that's allergies or sinus problems or what have you. I had the brain fog and spacey feeling, head pressure, ear pressure/pain/ringing, headaches, nasal congestion, etc. for nearly two years. Somehow, it began going away, though I couldn't find the link. I would only get symptoms rarely, and for only a week at most. Usually, I was back to life as I used to know it.
Not anymore.
I took a trip through the mountains, had a very short boat ride and now it's back with one special bonus: a near constant feeling that I'm rocking or swaying. At first I thought it was from the boat, but it's persisted for over a week now. I never experienced this last time, but it's driving me over the edge. Does anyone else experience this, along with the other symptoms we all have? I've noticed that the only time it's not there is for the first hour of morning, when--after sleeping on my side all night--I can feel the sinus pressure concentrated on my left side. It seems like it takes it awhile to settle again and cause the rocking/swaying thing.

Hi Grillo- I just responded to your question you posted of the High Blood Pressure Board, asking if your symptoms could be related to hypertension.

Here's my reply so you don't have to go to the other Board:

Your symptoms are unlikely to be caused by hypertension.Symptoms of high blood pressure are almost non-existent. Although some patients complain of dizziness, headaches or blurred vision, most patients only discover they need hypertension treatment when their blood pressure is taken. Is your BP under control?

When I was in my 30's I experienced a constant rocking, swaying, "sea-leggy" sensation. I never actually lost my balance but always felt like I would. And sometimes, even just sitting still, I felt "off". And if I moved just a *little*, it felt like the earth was moving beneath me and that I had nothing to do with it. Totally un-grounded feeling. Not "connected" to my body or my own movements.

Complete work-ups by ENT docs, internists, neurologists , allergists, turned up nothing. Tomographies of the inner ear...nothing.
CT scan of brain....nothing.

I lived with it (and anti-anxiety meds!)) for three years, went into therapy (very anxious person) and then gradually as I dealt with psychological issues, the anxiety and all these "sensations" disappeared....

The FEAR of the sensation certainly exacerbated it, that's for sure.

The neurologists said they see this all the time and even though there is no pathology, something goes awry with the vestibular system...It's usually not permanent.

I haven't read all your posts or replies so I hope I'm not being redundant here, but it really is very possible this will disappear...

zuzu xxx

hello Grillo.. can you PLEASE contact me, i am having the exact same difficulties. thanks..

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[This message has been edited by kitaki (edited 08-11-2003).]

Hi,

There is a condition called Mal De Debarquement where a person feels they are in motion, specifically after riding on a boat or an airplane.

Although it is normal for a person to feel some sensations of prolonged motion after (for example) a boat ride, sometimes people with a balance/inner ear problem may feel it longer than others.

Sometimes it is attributed to an inner ear disorder.

You may want to check out the Inner Ear boards, of where I am a frequent poster due to an inner ear condition.

Take care.

Grillo, I also have the constant rocking and swaying, along with pressure in right ear, noise, bloodshot eyes,headache,feling very sick.After an ENG was diagonised with BPPV. Had the Epley done twice and now have been in physical therapy for a month.If anyone knows of ANYTHING that will help this rocking and swaying,PLEASE help. Thanks