dizziness when moving eyes

[halifaxqueen]

I get a couple seconds dizziness every time i move my eyes or turn my head. Although it only lasts for a few seconds, its bothersome because i am constantly moving my head and eyes. What could this condition be?

[Leenz99]

Well it's nice to know that I'm not the only one with this problem.  The most frustrating thing is the fact that doctors seem to have no clue.  I wish somebody could just tell me what the hell is going on.

[markyboy768]

I have been getting this kind of thing for some months now. I was also getting a glue ear in the mornings that took an hour or so to clear. I had my right ear syringed and a big plug of compacted wax came out ... disgusting but it seemed to clear up. However the next day I was still noticing it a bit athough nowhere near as badly as before ... I decided to exercise more and that has really helped ... infact it seemed to stop it altogether.

Last week I had to have surgery for a (hopefully) unrelated condition and I have had to stop exercising and the dizzyness sensation has returned.

My advice then is to maybe get your ears syringed ... try putting a few drops of olive oil in them everyday too ... see if that helps ... and do plenty of cardio exercise too.

[suds922]

For those who have stopped taking depression meds, how long were you off them before you started experiencing this?  I missed my meds all weekend long (3 days)  and Ive been dizzy as hell all day when I move my eyes, almost exactly like everyone above is posting.  I've been taking buPROPion for about 6 months now and this last 3 days is the longest stint I've had without the meds.  How long is this going to take to wear off? I'm afraid to drive like this.

[suds922]

For those who have stopped taking depression meds, how long were you off them before you started experiencing this?  I missed my meds all weekend long (3 days)  and Ive been dizzy as hell all day when I move my eyes, almost exactly like everyone above is posting.  I've been taking buPROPion for about 6 months now and this last 3 days is the longest stint I've had without the meds.  How long is this going to take to wear off? I'm afraid to drive like this.

[KSalabama]

HAHAHA... when I read the first sentence of your post I actually said (out loud) "Aaaaggghhhh!". And then when I read you were kidding, I literally laughed out loud. Good one! ;c)  I'll take green boogers over an "eye tumor" ANY day! hahaha

[someguy248]

I'm pretty sure this is a classic optical tumor.. j/k relax lol

It's a symptom of sinus congestion or inflammation, worst case scenario is you may get a headache or some green boogers. It's no big deal usually, I've gotten it since I was a child usually after I've had a cold, migraine or just being dehydrated. To get rid of it you need to correct the real problem. If you got allergies or a sinus problem take a decongestant or see your doctor, drink plenty of water, cut back on sugary drinks and smoking.

eyes and sinuses are linked, this is just my guess but when things are cramped in there and you move your eyes around the muscles or the shape of the eyes are pushing on things they normally dont, this then effects the ears which control balance. its just a little disorientation, you can feel the woosh/pulse/shock all over your body and sometimes hear it.

[Tex_Eve]

Well said!