Swaying feeling
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For the last few days I've had this strange feeling. Feels like I'm sitting in a little wooden boat being gently rocked back and forth by waves. Even when sitting or lying perfectly still. Also when walking.
Did two short flights recently. Could it have something to do with this?
Feel rough
Did two short flights recently. Could it have something to do with this?
Feel rough
Edited by War Pig on Friday 7th August 13:01
Might be worth a browse: http://www.dizzytimes.com/
You could have vertigo (which has nothing to do with heights).
You could have vertigo (which has nothing to do with heights).
War Pig said:
Some interesting reading. Going to Docs today.
Have you experienced similar?
I have the labrynthitis virus. It only comes out to play when my immunity is low and then it's like I've just spun round for a minute and suddenly stopped - the whole world is in constant motion. It's certainly interesting and has helped me understand martial arts better (I'm a glass half full kind of guy!).Have you experienced similar?
Oh, ask the doc for some betahistine. It works very well for the dizziness (drawing fluid from the inner ear) without making you drowsy.
War Pig said:
For the last few days I've had this strange feeling. Feels like I'm sitting in a little wooden boot being gently rocked back and forth by waves. Even when sitting or lying perfectly still. Also when walking.
Did two short flights recently. Could it have something to do with this?
Feel rough
Do you live at the top of a very tall building? Strong winds lately?Did two short flights recently. Could it have something to do with this?
Feel rough
Mr Will said:
Be very, very careful if you are driving at the moment. Inner ear infections/labrynthitis can screw up your spacial awareness as well as your balance.
Definitely. I don't think the police will take too kindly to you saying you have balance problems as an excuse for getting out of a collision. It will come under dangerous driving as you knew you had problems.The first time I experienced it badly enough to decide not to drive was when I tried to walk from my front door to the car. I walked about 3 metres like I was drunk so decided to cancel my appointment. (Of course, the neighbours who saw me probably think I'm an alcoholic.
)Urban_Ninja said:
cut out the spirits, beer and cider, and that might help.
Oh, and get out of the big shoe.
HTH
Big shoe?? Oh, and get out of the big shoe.
HTH
ShadownINja said:
Mr Will said:
Be very, very careful if you are driving at the moment. Inner ear infections/labrynthitis can screw up your spacial awareness as well as your balance.
Definitely. I don't think the police will take too kindly to you saying you have balance problems as an excuse for getting out of a collision. It will come under dangerous driving as you knew you had problems.The first time I experienced it badly enough to decide not to drive was when I tried to walk from my front door to the car. I walked about 3 metres like I was drunk so decided to cancel my appointment. (Of course, the neighbours who saw me probably think I'm an alcoholic.
)Minutes, now. I have a spare pack of the pills so pop one as soon as I feel the symptoms. I prefer to avoid it by making sure I get suitable sleep and eating healthily. It's only when I'm "run down" that I notice things are not quite right eg when I bend forwards to pick up my laptop bag. As I say, I understand it's down to a low immunity and that's when the virus can start doing its thing. I guess it's a good indicator to avoid getting swine flu!
Oh, I carry some pills everywhere I go just in case. Never been stopped at a night club door, mind...
Oh, I carry some pills everywhere I go just in case. Never been stopped at a night club door, mind...
Edited by ShadownINja on Thursday 6th August 19:39
I have this occasionally, a friend does too. Sometimes I get it in bed, like someone's got my chin and is pulling it right to left constantly (not round my chin, just the feeling)...
My friend does too.
Best cure i've found? Ignore it. Unless it causes pain or whatever, (or unless you want to, of course) then you needn't see a doctor in my opinion. Quite a few 'illnesses' can be cured by not thinking about it...
It's worrying yes, as me being a hypochondriac instantly made me think I had brain cancer. (Vertigo is a symptom)
My friend does too.
Best cure i've found? Ignore it. Unless it causes pain or whatever, (or unless you want to, of course) then you needn't see a doctor in my opinion. Quite a few 'illnesses' can be cured by not thinking about it...
It's worrying yes, as me being a hypochondriac instantly made me think I had brain cancer. (Vertigo is a symptom)
F93 said:
I have this occasionally, a friend does too. Sometimes I get it in bed, like someone's got my chin and is pulling it right to left constantly (not round my chin, just the feeling)...
My friend does too.
Best cure i've found? Ignore it. Unless it causes pain or whatever, (or unless you want to, of course) then you needn't see a doctor in my opinion. Quite a few 'illnesses' can be cured by not thinking about it...
It's worrying yes, as me being a hypochondriac instantly made me think I had brain cancer. (Vertigo is a symptom)
I reply cautiously but purely for educational reasons that while pain shouldn't be an issue, nausea might be. My father had it for two weeks and spent that time lying on the bathroom floor when he wasn't on the great white telephone to God...My friend does too.
Best cure i've found? Ignore it. Unless it causes pain or whatever, (or unless you want to, of course) then you needn't see a doctor in my opinion. Quite a few 'illnesses' can be cured by not thinking about it...
It's worrying yes, as me being a hypochondriac instantly made me think I had brain cancer. (Vertigo is a symptom)
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