Dizzy when I wake up

[jenniferk86]

Ok. So my hysband owns a bar and came home this morning at 330. I woke up and am still awake because im so uncomfortable and in pain.

  What really concerns me is every morning wgen I wake up and esoecially this morning, for about the first 10 min, I can barely stand or walk without holding on to something or I will fall down dye to balance/vertigo tyoe sensation.

This usually only hapoens when I wake up, never had this before 4 months ago. Is this typical of ms? If not,any thoughts on It?. I have not been diagnosed, just looking recently towards ms due to vision issues.

[jenniferk86]

Thank you. Yes pain is in hower back ips, right leg mostly, right foot. Very tight and like someone is pulling my leg apart

[supermum_ms]

I remembered what I was thinking it could be, BPPV Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. Which is to do with the change in position of the head setting it off, getting up from a flat state in the morning or head down bending over are common. I found this that seems to explain it pretty well, have a read and see if it sounds familiar.

http://www.dizziness-and-balance.com/disorders/bppv/bppv.html

The other thing i was thinking was related to medications, if your taking anything it might be worth having a look to see if this is a side affect or not. I dont remember you mentioning where your pain is or describe it, sorry if you have already i've probably forgotten. If its legs/feet then Peripheral neuropathy is often described as most painful in the morning, like walking on lots of sharp rocks or a tight band feeling. Varicose veins on the other hand is often described as escalating ache and pressure within the leg(s), some relief elevating the legs and can have visual protruding veins or not. DVT has similar sx to Varicose and spasticity is like Bob described. All are excruciating but different causations.

I think Sarah is right about being open and honest with your doctor, you may have separate and unrelated issues or combined make up a known condition. I'd write down everything and make an appointment to discuss how he/she can help you.

Cheers.........JJ

[jenniferk86]

Thank you

[Sparkysarah]

Hi Jen

Sorry you are experiencing this and I think that many of us feel a bit groggy in the morning. I do not suffer with vertigo though, just feel rather stiff and very sleepy but once I am up and moving things improve.

I note that you are concerned that your dr may be overwhelmed with what you are bringing him. Hey who is the patient here!!! Don't worry about what you go to your dr for...that is what they are there for. I do suggest that you keep a detailed succinct timeline however, of all that you are experiencing with dates. Most appointments are fairly short and drs do not have time to alwasydo the empathy bit and just want to know what the problem is so if they appear brusque it may just be that they are under pressure and want to get to the crux of the matter. Your perception of what your doctor may be thinking about you may not be how he actually is so do not be afraid of being honest and open.

Take care

Sarah

[jenniferk86]

So the pain could be, but vertigo not, any ideas as to what could be causing that? I feel like everything that could be wrong with me is. When I go to my dr. I always have new symptoms and I feel like I'm overwhelming him and I always forget something.  I bet he thinks I'm faking cause I come up with all these symptoms. Its terrible.

[jenniferk86]

The pain in combo with the vertigo, is making it difficult to walk,its not every morning, just anytime I've been laying down for any long period of time(more than an hour) and stand up, but I do think it could be due to no meds in my system possibly?

Not sure, just wondering cause i did think that typically the dizziness if due to ms would be more throughout the day or more sporadic.

[HVAC]

I have that and in me it is the MS Vertigo and my cocktail of night time drugs. It is especially bad if I get up to go to the bathroom or for a dog in the wee hours. I have learned just to go slow. I broke my cheek falling into a dog kennel once.

Alex

[supermum_ms]

I thought jenn was saying she couldn't stand or walk because of vertigo  "every morning wgen I wake up and esoecially this morning, for about the first 10 min, I can barely stand or walk without holding on to something or I will fall down dye to balance/vertigo tyoe sensation" with such predictability would that not be inconsistent with MS?

I would of posted a completely different response if jenn was saying she was could barely stand or walk due to the pain, i would have to agree several folks (MSers) have similar problems due to pain. THough if Jenn is talking about vertigo only then I do think its too predictable for MS type vertigo.

My 2 cents...........JJ

[COBOB]

I have seen several post from folks that have similar problems.  The spasticiy in my legs pulls the muscles tight at night and my feet/lower legs hurt like  "h e l l" when I first stand on them.  Baclofen helps.  Even with the Baclofen, I typically  grab for the wall when I get out of bed.

Bob

[supermum_ms]

Somethings a tad off with what your describing, vertigo seen in MS isn't as predictable as what you say you experience. If it is only happening when you get up in the morning, it has a pattern, not usually seen in MS. Could it possibly be connected to being vertical for long periods of time?

Cheers..........JJ