[plantagenet]

Do see an MD. I started with an ENT and ended up with a neurologist who diagnosed a vestibular migraine. Ultimately it was relieved by acupuncture and massage because it was probably more due to musculo-skeletal issues. - pressing on nerves and from aging but you need to start with your doctor to rule out serious stuff. Take heart, it took me 8 months to resolve. But I eventually am functional without medication and have improved range of motion.

[Villages PL]

Judy,

Glad to hear that you're feeling better after trying some of the exercises. So, you don't need to see a doctor. If it was a brain tumor, as others may have suspected, it wouldn't be getting better with exercises.

Here's a tip that may be helpful. I have had positional vertigo that is now pretty well under control; I used the exercises. However, if I let myself get dehydrated, I can wake up dizzy in the morning. If I drink lots of water when I first feel it coming on, I can get it under control. Before I knew about drinking water, I would continue to be dizzy all day.

As people get older they lose their sense of thirst, so a high percentage of seniors are dehydrated. This may play a role in bringing on positional vertigo and would explain why so many older people have this condition.

[Mikitv]

You should go see an ENT specialist. It might be Meniere's. I've been living with it since the 1990's. It comes and goes with how severe the Vertigo is. I take Meclizine when I have a very bad episode. There is testing to tell you if it is Meniere's. There really is not a whole lot they can do for it but the Meclizine makes me sleep and when I wake up most times it is gone. Good Luck and please do get yourself checked out.

[uujudy]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

Judy, . . . Here's a tip that may be helpful. However, if I let myself get dehydrated, I can wake up dizzy in the morning. If I drink lots of water when I first feel it coming on, I can get it under control. Before I knew about drinking water, I would continue to be dizzy all day.

As people get older they lose their sense of thirst, so a high percentage of seniors are dehydrated. This may play a role in bringing on positional vertigo and would explain why so many older people have this condition.

Thanks for the tip. This is a good idea. When I lived at high altitude and low humidity I tried to remember to drink water, even though I wasn't thirsty. I admit I've slacked off drinking water now that I'm at sea level and high humidity. I think I'll go have a nice refreshing glass of water right now!

[Joaniesmom]

I agree with Casita 37, please see your doctor as soon as possible. This could be absolutely anything from an inner ear infection to something more serious. Don't misunderstand, I'm not saying or implying it's serious, but you really need to have a doctor take a look to rule out anything nasty. Please.