Jason27
01-25-2007, 03:37 PM
For the past week I noticed that when walking or any sudden movement, I have been feeling a little woozy. I am not taking any medication and I do not smoke or drink. You know how you feel when you take over the counter night cold medicine that makes you feel like your whole body is lighter and if you do not focus you may tip over and fall to the ground? That is how I feel now but not as bad. I do have high blood pressure so maybe that is part of the cause. What could this be?
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boxerlover227
01-25-2007, 05:06 PM
How are your ears?
Jason27
01-25-2007, 07:32 PM
For the most part they seem fine.
boxerlover227
01-25-2007, 08:54 PM
Hi jason27~
I mentioned this because your ears mostly control your balance. Although it could be many other causes as well. Examples:Migraines~with or without headaches, allergies, anxiety,TMJ disorder... The list goes on~
Go to the headache board on healthboards and look at the post called Chronic tension headaches By Boxerlover2270
See if any of this applies to you even if you aren't suffering from headaches. You may find this post of intrest.
Have you visited your Doctor on this situation yet to rule out causes? And do you have any other symptoms? How long have you been feeling like this?
I mentioned this because your ears mostly control your balance. Although it could be many other causes as well. Examples:Migraines~with or without headaches, allergies, anxiety,TMJ disorder... The list goes on~
Go to the headache board on healthboards and look at the post called Chronic tension headaches By Boxerlover2270
See if any of this applies to you even if you aren't suffering from headaches. You may find this post of intrest.
Have you visited your Doctor on this situation yet to rule out causes? And do you have any other symptoms? How long have you been feeling like this?
Jason27
01-26-2007, 11:20 AM
Thanks boxer I wasn't aware of that. It has been going on for a few weeks.
boxerlover227
01-26-2007, 12:16 PM
You are welcome! I know how you feel and it's horriable. I have had this for a few "years" and still no true answer. Sometimes you can have a problem with your ears and not realize it. I know for me the feeling varies. I can feel very woozy and lightheaded and there are times I feel like I am falling/swaying or dropping other times I notice alot lately that I get a weird feeling, you know when you are standing next to something like a train,car or boat and it starts to move real slow and you get the illusion that you are the one that is moving, that is what it has been like for me. I hope that doesn't sound stupid! I know you will find a lot of information on this subject in the inner ear board and headache board at healthboards, I hope you find this helpful. Any thoughts let me know or questions! I hope you feel better. Boxer
Jason27
01-27-2007, 04:31 AM
That is exactly how I feel that is a good way of describing it. I feel like I am swaying. I wonder if it is a muscular problem since it only happens when I stand up and begin walking. I hope it is nothing serious. Have you seen any doctors about it?
Charzuuk
01-27-2007, 07:49 AM
Does it feel like... if you stand up quickly perhaps there isn't enough blood going to the brain for a second, then you wait for a moment and feel fine? I know when I get super dehydrated my blood pressure sinks, and so getting up fast and standing may cause me to sit back down a minute and wait until a headache passes. If this isnt likely then I'd say it is the inner ear. Sometimes you can have an infection and not know it, the little hairs in the cochlea (sp?) are blocked from moving correctly or the fluid has become too thick and movement of it is delayed so that when you do move quickly, your inner ear fluid takes a moment.
Alan Shepard began to experience severe nausea, vomiting and dizzy spells. The symptoms vanished after the first episode. Shepard felt fine and saw no reason to stop working. Then the symptoms came back again... and again... and again. Shepard knew that something definitely was not right so he had the flight surgeons check him over. Much to his dismay, he wound up with a diagnosis of Meniere's Syndrome, an inner ear disorder that caused periods of nausea, dizziness and disorientation. With symptoms like that and with no immediate cure available, it did not take long for Alan Shepard to be grounded. As a result, the commander's seat in the first manned Gemini spacecraft would be occupied by Gus Grissom.
Alan Shepard began to experience severe nausea, vomiting and dizzy spells. The symptoms vanished after the first episode. Shepard felt fine and saw no reason to stop working. Then the symptoms came back again... and again... and again. Shepard knew that something definitely was not right so he had the flight surgeons check him over. Much to his dismay, he wound up with a diagnosis of Meniere's Syndrome, an inner ear disorder that caused periods of nausea, dizziness and disorientation. With symptoms like that and with no immediate cure available, it did not take long for Alan Shepard to be grounded. As a result, the commander's seat in the first manned Gemini spacecraft would be occupied by Gus Grissom.
boxerlover227
01-27-2007, 12:31 PM
Hi Jason27~
What you are describing is a form of Vertigo~ there are two diffrent kinds.
Subjective vertigo where you feel the movement, and then there is objective vertigo where it feels like your surroundings are moving or spinning.
usually the most common cause for vertigo is inner ear disorders, BUT as I mentioned before there are several other causes as well... MOST being not so serious.
Vertigo is the illusion that you or your surroundings are moving. You may feel that you are spinning, tilting, rocking, or falling and most times swaying mostly when standing still. Here are some common reasons for vertigo~
One being Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common form of vertigo and is characterized by the sensation of motion initiated by sudden head movements.
Then there is the inflammation within the inner ear. This is known as labyrinthitis. This condition is characterized by the sudden onset of vertigo and may be associated with hearing loss.
Meniere disease, which charzukk had mentioned to you is composed of the
following symptoms: episodes of vertigo, ringing in the ears, and hearing loss. People have the abrupt onset of severe vertigo, fluctuating hearing loss, as well as periods in which they are symptom-free.
More serious causes is called Acoustic neuroma this is a type of tumor causing vertigo. Symptoms include vertigo with one-sided ringing in the ear and hearing loss, vomiting, headaches, weakness in certain areas of the body, and visual problems as well.
Vertigo can be caused by decreased blood flow to the brain and base of the brain. Bleeding into the back of the brain is known as cerebellar hemorrhage and is characterized by vertigo, headache, difficulty walking, The result is that the person's eyes gaze away from the side with the problem. Walking is also extremely impaired.
Vertigo is often the presenting symptom in multiple sclerosis. The onset is usually abrupt, and examination of the eyes may reveal the inability of the eyes to move past the midline toward the nose.
Head trauma and neck injury may also result in vertigo, which usually goes away on its own.
Migraine, a severe form of headache, may also cause vertigo. The vertigo is usually followed by a headache. There is often a prior history of similar episodes but no lasting problems, but keep in mind vertigo can be the only symptom with migraines, some migraines can be silent~ meaning no headache is present.
Then there is psycological vertigo~ which is a form of vertigo caused by stress, panic attacks, and anxiety. Other causes may include sinusitis, cardio problems, blood pressure (usually low) problems with hypothyroidism, high blood triglycerides, diabetes, and hypoglycemia, TMJ Disorder, viral infections, and problems with your neck as well as trigger points.
So you see there are so many diffrent causes and things to be ruled out.
As I mentioned before I have been a vertigo suffer for many years, that is where all my reasearch and knowledge has come from. I have seen ENT Doctors in the past, cardiologist, Nerologist, Physical therapist, regualr MD's
and still no diagnosis as to what the cause to my vertigo may be. I do have TMJ disorder, which is a problem with your jaw joint as well as neck and tigger point problems and headaches.. I also have vertigo only when walking, or standing. For me the symptom subsides when laying down. Anxiety Disorder usually goes hand and hand with Vertigo. As time goes on most vertigo suffers develop some type of anxiety disorder. So don't be surprised if as time goes on you start suffering from anxiety as well.
I would say your first step should be a visit with your regular MD Most times they can direct you to the next step towards the rule out process..
I hope this was helpful to you. Keep me posted on how you feel or if you have any questions or need to talk.. I have learned on these boards that talking to others who know how you feel is some of the most powerful medicine!! Be well Boxerlover:angel:
What you are describing is a form of Vertigo~ there are two diffrent kinds.
Subjective vertigo where you feel the movement, and then there is objective vertigo where it feels like your surroundings are moving or spinning.
usually the most common cause for vertigo is inner ear disorders, BUT as I mentioned before there are several other causes as well... MOST being not so serious.
Vertigo is the illusion that you or your surroundings are moving. You may feel that you are spinning, tilting, rocking, or falling and most times swaying mostly when standing still. Here are some common reasons for vertigo~
One being Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common form of vertigo and is characterized by the sensation of motion initiated by sudden head movements.
Then there is the inflammation within the inner ear. This is known as labyrinthitis. This condition is characterized by the sudden onset of vertigo and may be associated with hearing loss.
Meniere disease, which charzukk had mentioned to you is composed of the
following symptoms: episodes of vertigo, ringing in the ears, and hearing loss. People have the abrupt onset of severe vertigo, fluctuating hearing loss, as well as periods in which they are symptom-free.
More serious causes is called Acoustic neuroma this is a type of tumor causing vertigo. Symptoms include vertigo with one-sided ringing in the ear and hearing loss, vomiting, headaches, weakness in certain areas of the body, and visual problems as well.
Vertigo can be caused by decreased blood flow to the brain and base of the brain. Bleeding into the back of the brain is known as cerebellar hemorrhage and is characterized by vertigo, headache, difficulty walking, The result is that the person's eyes gaze away from the side with the problem. Walking is also extremely impaired.
Vertigo is often the presenting symptom in multiple sclerosis. The onset is usually abrupt, and examination of the eyes may reveal the inability of the eyes to move past the midline toward the nose.
Head trauma and neck injury may also result in vertigo, which usually goes away on its own.
Migraine, a severe form of headache, may also cause vertigo. The vertigo is usually followed by a headache. There is often a prior history of similar episodes but no lasting problems, but keep in mind vertigo can be the only symptom with migraines, some migraines can be silent~ meaning no headache is present.
Then there is psycological vertigo~ which is a form of vertigo caused by stress, panic attacks, and anxiety. Other causes may include sinusitis, cardio problems, blood pressure (usually low) problems with hypothyroidism, high blood triglycerides, diabetes, and hypoglycemia, TMJ Disorder, viral infections, and problems with your neck as well as trigger points.
So you see there are so many diffrent causes and things to be ruled out.
As I mentioned before I have been a vertigo suffer for many years, that is where all my reasearch and knowledge has come from. I have seen ENT Doctors in the past, cardiologist, Nerologist, Physical therapist, regualr MD's
and still no diagnosis as to what the cause to my vertigo may be. I do have TMJ disorder, which is a problem with your jaw joint as well as neck and tigger point problems and headaches.. I also have vertigo only when walking, or standing. For me the symptom subsides when laying down. Anxiety Disorder usually goes hand and hand with Vertigo. As time goes on most vertigo suffers develop some type of anxiety disorder. So don't be surprised if as time goes on you start suffering from anxiety as well.
I would say your first step should be a visit with your regular MD Most times they can direct you to the next step towards the rule out process..
I hope this was helpful to you. Keep me posted on how you feel or if you have any questions or need to talk.. I have learned on these boards that talking to others who know how you feel is some of the most powerful medicine!! Be well Boxerlover:angel:
Jason27
01-28-2007, 02:32 AM
Thanks a lot boxerlover227 for all of that info :) I am feeling a little better today though so I wonder if it was just from me mentally working so hard for the past month. I took a nap eariler and I feel a little bit more in control today. Although I am not 100% I am doing better than the other day.
kylie541
01-28-2007, 06:43 PM
Have you checked you heart rate when you are feeling woozy?