I have severe objective vertigo. It only happens periodically and only when i wake up from sleeping. Its getting worse as i get older it seems. Im a 22 year old female, when i get it the entire room is spinning. When the spinning finally stops I have to have my fiance carry me to the bathroom or crawl to the bathroom and I vomit until i feel like my feet are going to come through my mouth. Sometimes when Im done spinning I feel exhausted and cant keep my eyes open and then when i wake back up the vertigo happens all over again. Ive seen several doctors but nobody has the slightest clue what is going on. They all seem to think it has something to do with my ears but my ears check out fine everytime. Also the sick slightly dizzy feeling can last for up to a full day. Can you help?
Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to pathology in the Vestibular Apparatus in inner ear (it is associated with maintenance of body posture & balance) most probably Labyrinthine or Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. Symptomatic relief can be obtained with intake of Vestibular sedatives like Betahistine or Linearizing preparations (to be taken only under the guidance of a Physician). If it still persists, then you need to consult your Physician/ ENT Specialist & get a complete clinical examination done. Investigations like estimation of blood pressure, blood sugar levels, serum electrolytes & vestibular function tests will be required to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms. There is no need to worry, you will be fine. Till then, maintain adequate HY Chat Doctor. And also take precautions of getting up from bed slowly & avoid sudden head movements. Wishing you a Good Health. Take care.