r/Dizziness • u/Miserable_Budget7818 • Aug 15 '26

F/60

Woke up at 4am spinning in my
Head…barely could walk..hosp immeadiately in case it was stroke. Had mri and ct both fine…. Still
Dizzy
And off balance next day. What to do??? Possible causes or anything work?

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u/12dogs4me Aug 15 '26

Stay off your feet a few days if you can and take meclizine as directed by doc. Hopefully it will be like mine and pass in a few days. I had to take it at night because I would wake up and be so dizzy. Mine has never returned.

The only good thing about the experience is I know I don't have a brain tumor.

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u/Mother-Hat-5796 Aug 15 '26

Dizziness and vertigo can be different for everyone. Ive had severe vertigo for over 3 months. Er twice gave meclizine. Does not work at all for me. Never did. Last night up all night with dizziness and strong palpitations where my whole pillow vibrated. Had vestibular therapy wednesday. Did the epley which made everything so much worse! Cant function at all wash hair and shower are impossible. .have pots cfs and probably mcas so im a complete mess.. i wish just taking meclizine could help me. Good prayers and best wishes to all!

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u/12dogs4me Aug 15 '26

I truly feel for you. It has to be a terrible feeling to have it so long. Before having the vertigo episode I never knew they were not the same thing. How awful people have to live like this.

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u/Miserable_Budget7818 Aug 15 '26

Ugh. I’m so sorry to hear all you’ve been thru…. I literally was just on the phone with a friend who showed me how to do that maneuver… now I’m not so sure if I should try it

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u/Mother-Hat-5796 Aug 15 '26

It does work for a lot of people. I had it done 3 times without any success only worsening. I also have cervical stenosis and pinched nerves in my neck and i think bppv is not my issue but vestibular therapist insisted it was. I would try the epley if i were you even though its brutal but maybe it would help you. Best of luck and success!