Hi,
I hope everything is better this morning.
When you say dizziness is this associated with faintness or weakness? Have you been overworked lately?
Some people use the term dizziness for a condition called vertigo.Vertigo usually points to an inner ear problem or a cerebellar ( part of the brain that is responsible for gross voluntary movements) problem.These causes may need to be ruled out first.
True vertigo usually comes in attacks and may be associated with palpitations or pallor.The sensation of whirring around or of the surroundings moving around may be experienced and this may lead to difficulties standing up or walking.
I suggest you consult with your neurologist to help you with your condition.The dizziness you mentioned may actually be bouts of vertigo. Some maneuvers may be done and a thorough physical exam including audiologic examinations may shed some light.
Just keep the positive attitude.Good luck!
My allergies are typical seasonal allergies, and they usually start first thing in the morning with sneezing and watery eyes. I have the sniffles most of the time and sometimes the sneezing is non-stop. I will usually have a heavy head if my sneezing is very bad. Zyrtec usually works within an hour, but if it doesn't I'll take sudafed to clear things up and that will work within 3 hours or so. Other than that the only symptoms I have are puffiness and circles under my eyes.
My brother has allergies (seasonal) as well, but I don't know of anyone else that really has a serious problem with it.
No ringing in my ears, they're just clogged from time to time, but sudafed will generally clear that up.
The dizziness is definitely a spinning sensation. Especially when I am sitting or lying down. When I stand up it's like I just spun around in cirlces (like you do when you're a kid) and I can't walk straight. I am usually a little tired (or heavy headed) until I take something for my allergies if they're really bothering me.
When I was experiencing dizziness it was from the time I would wake up one morning, and then a few days later it would just be gone. I was worried that it was because I was hungry so I made sure to eat every couple of hours.
I did notice that when I took Xanax my dizziness would subside slightly, so I wasn't sure if it was an anxiety thing or not. I have been dealing with a bit of stress lately, but I figured that everyone is so it shouldn't really be that bad.
Hi,
I understand how your symptoms concern you.Dizziness can disrupt your daily activities and the experience can also be scary to some. In your part, the quality time spent with your children may also be disrupted. I have a few questions for you:
-How do your allergies manifest?I have noted that you associate dizziness with your allergies. Do you develop skin rash or redness, difficulty of breathing when you have your allergies ?
-is there any family history of allergies or rhinitis in your family?
-have you ever been told by a physician that you have disease of the sinuses ?
-any ear infections? ringing sound in the ears?blurring of vision?previous trauma to the head?
-please describe your dizziness. do you feel like the room is spinning around you? Or do you fall towards a particular side when you feel dizzy? Is there a feeling of weakness?
-is your dizziness accompanied by vomiting?
-what aggravates your dizziness? Is this associated with any activity or food intake?
Dizziness is caused by underlying diseases of the central nervous system, the inner ear (which aids in our sense of balance and movement), problems with vision and other systemic problems that may involve the heart and vasculature.Anemia and anxiety disorders accompanied by hyperventilation may also lead to dizziness.
I advise you see a physician for a complete work-up to rule out these other causes. Try to relax and keep a positive attitude.
I hope this helps!
Good Luck.
You're right...you DO have kids to take care of...all the more reason to get it checked. Have your husband tell your kids you didn't have the money to take care of your medical problems...they'll understand. I'm going thru much of the same thing right now. I had to tell myself the SAME thing three weeks ago. good luck, and call your doc!