Dizziness...while lying down!

**Twinkle** · 08-01-2008, 08:31 AM

For the past week or so I've been having dizziness at night. When I am sleeping and roll over to my right side, I get dizzy. There are no other symptoms - just the dizziness. Anyone ever had anything like this happen?

**IntlMom** · 08-01-2008, 08:35 AM

I had this exact same thing happen this spring. I went to the dr and I had an inner ear infection~I had zero indication of it except the dizziness. No pain, nothing.

I also deal with "lower than normal" blood pressure, I can tell when it gets "too low", cause I feel really, really dizzy.

**daughter of pearl** · 08-01-2008, 08:35 AM

It sounds like you have a problem with your inner ear...it is what gives us our sense of balance...

**YankeeMom** · 08-01-2008, 08:59 AM

Originally Posted by IntlMom

I had this exact same thing happen this spring. I went to the dr and I had an inner ear infection~I had zero indication of it except the dizziness. No pain, nothing.

I also deal with "lower than normal" blood pressure, I can tell when it gets "too low", cause I feel really, really dizzy.

Same here.
My ear infections always resolve on their own though.

**Twinkle** · 08-01-2008, 09:05 AM

Now my next question is should I go and see a doctor about this?

**Darlene** · 08-01-2008, 09:07 AM

I would go to the doc's, it's been going on a week now.

**pip** · 08-01-2008, 10:04 AM

I think you should see your MD, too. A week is long enough to wait it out. Good luck!

**MOMMYDEAREST** · 08-01-2008, 10:06 AM

Yep.....definetly sounds like a inner ear infection. My best friend had one & her only symptoms was dizziness. Good Luck!!

**IntlMom** · 08-01-2008, 10:25 AM

My advice: go to the DR and get some antibotic, or do what we often do in our house.................try some leftover anitbotic that you didn't finish last time...*gasp*... did I just say that out loud?? (I know you're not SUPPOSED to do that, but works like a charm!)

**VanVivCam** · 08-01-2008, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by IntlMom

try some leftover anitbotic that you didn't finish last time...*gasp*... did I just say that out loud?? (I know you're not SUPPOSED to do that, but works like a charm!)

We do the same thing at our house. Glad we are not the only ones. I know they say finish the script, but really, if your body needs just a little help fighting something off, then take the meds untill you body can take over. JMO

Yes, I would go see the DR. if no meds in home to take. It is going on TOO long. Your body needs some help.

**savvymom** · 08-01-2008, 10:39 AM

Definitely get to the doctor, neglecting an ear infection can cause damage to your hearing.

**Twinkle** · 08-01-2008, 10:40 AM

Thanks everybody. I've never had this before so I don't have any antibiotics around (or anyone elses for that matter

) I have made an appt with my dr.

Have a nice weekend!

**dutchtulip** · 08-01-2008, 11:25 AM

Hope for your sake it is a inner ear infection. I had the same thing about 2 years ago, be careful, mine was not a inner ear infection as I thought, it was blood pressure issues, that have since been resolved with meds.

dutchtulip

**sixfreds** · 08-01-2008, 03:44 PM

I have the same thing and didn't know what to think.
Sometimes I get dizzy when I roll over in bed.

I might just try the dr to see if it is an inner ear infection I have never had one I have known about but the dizzy feeling is the only thing I have.

Eileen

**Terri** · 08-01-2008, 04:37 PM

Glad you are going to the Doctor. Dizziness can be a sign for many things so its best to get it checked out.

My daughter has Meniere's Disease and dizziness is the main sympton. It can be helped by a low salt diet and steriods.