I had a bout of vertigo years ago. Of course it hit me on the staircase! Totally incapacitates you. It's not the same as dizziness. It took a few weeks to totally go but feelings of it come and go especially when I'm on things that are spinning. Physio can help put inner ear crystals back in place. There are several simple movements that can help too. Good Luck!
About four and a half years ago got hit hard when I got out of bed in the morning , stumbled to the kitchen to put coffee on ( usually fixes morning ailments ) - nope outside on the deck hanging on like grim death shouting fluent Papua New Guinean ( violent nausia ). Went to physio thinking my back was out again pinching something off - nope, off to hospital - cat scan & mri ( + xrays of my eyes - they saw how many times had "foreign bodies " in them) confirmed Vestibular Neuronitis. Have me some pills to help - they didn't. Ended up admitted for two nights. In the end just had to ride it out for two and a half weeks. Scared the hell outta me. Couldn't even ride In the car without spinning out. After a week sat down with my neighbour for drinks . After nine bourbons I could walk straight and steady. Two days later repeated the exercise. Nine was the magic number. I think my brain compensated for the booze. Four months ago it happened again - not so scary when you know what's happening. Good luck my freind - bourbon might not work for you but if not on meds. ????? I liken the ailment to the wheels turning but the hampster is on a bender.
Another thing my wife did was take a Benadryl and Sudafed at the same time. It took a few months before the gum kicked in.
I get it once it once in awhile. First time was in high school, had to get picked and go home. I was bed/couch bound for I think 2-3 days, it really knocks you out. Doctor said probably inner ear imbalance, possible from recently being sick (basic cold). Every time I got it since, I could trace having it right after or during a cold. The times between episodes seems to be getting longer and longer, ie sometimes years. I have also learned to sense when they are starting sometimes and almost can stop it by just stopping and focusing on one spot for a minute and let my brain readjust so to speak.
mine was soo bad, when id try to get out of bed, i would spin so hard, i would grab the mattress and hang on like it was going to throw me off the bed, i mean it felt like inertia and centrifugal forces where going to throw me off the bed, all i could do was hold on, squint hard and after a few seconds it would stop..my ole lady thought i was nuts, i would grab the bed so hard..and shake and quiver tying to stop the spinning... i know nothing was happening, but my body was not agreeing...it was like going 50 MPH and hard left with no braking or seat belts..it was so violent..i couldnt focus on the wall, she said my eyes where shifting back and forth so hard, she thought i was ODing or having a stroke..lol... 2 days with a mask on my eyes fixed it up..as long as i couldnt see, there was no issue...i dont ever want it back either...
INTERESTING... My problems seem to have gotten worse after I developed allergies, and taking Loratadine. THANKS
Things are much better these past couple days. I did obtain a new thicker pillow so that my head is raised higher that usual on the pillow. I also raised the head of the bed by placing pieces on 2x4 under the feet at the head of the bed. My son also has experienced vertigo.
If more than one family member is suddenly experiencing it there may be something going on in the house. Signs and Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning can vary depending on the amount actually present in the environment, duration of exposure, age of the individual, overall state of health and physical activity. Most often, however, people with Carbon Monoxide Poisoning may have: headache, nausea, vertigo, altering states of consciousness and weakness.
wow..id check into the carbon monoxide thing...they have detectors,, whole families die when it goes un-checked
