diziness...possible Causes?

Do you take allergy meds? - Over the Counter Claritin had me so dizzy that I thought I was going to pass out. And it wasn't all the time just occasionally so I had no idea that it could be attributed to that. I mentioned the dizziness to the dr. once and she dismissed it - then I mentioned it again about 6 months later and she asked me about allergy meds. As soon as I stopped with the Claritin the dizziness stopped.

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If this has been going on for a year, and you've got tinnitus plus dizziness, then you should go to an neurotologist to be checked for Meniere's disease.

A neurotologist is a very specialized ENT who focuses only on the inner ear.

I can't diagnose you over the computer, but dizziness, triggered or worsened by looking at the computer, tinitus, and feeling of fullness, all of which seem to come and go, in the ear (always the same ear) are very typical symptoms of Meniere's.

If you have Meniere's, there is no cure, but in most people it can be controlled by some changes in your diet. Please find a specialist (not an ENT, a neurotologist) and make sure they screen you for Meniere's.

I have this, and it started as occasional tinnitus, so I went to my PCP. She didn't find anything wrong with my ear (no infection) so I ignored it. Then a dizzy feeling when I worked too long at the computer, along with the tinnitus. So I tried to take more breaks and otherwise ignored it. And then one day I had full-out vertigo - I was working at my desk in front of the computer and almost fell out of the chair. I had to lie on the floor at work for an hour until it passed. I couldn't ignore it anymore. After seeing a PCP, and two ENTs, I finally saw an neurotologist who diagnosed me and helped me get the proper treatment. Please don't wait for all this to happen like I did, which amounted to several months of daily vertigo after that first attack, while I figured it out. See a neurotologist now. (And don't freak out if you have this, with the diet changes I am back to working 8 hour days in front of my computer).

Here is some info:
http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/balance/pages/meniere.aspx

This is for your Dr to diagnose. If its been going on this long, you need a full check of your body.

That said... You say it's worse at work. Do you notice any odors at work which bother you? I am sensitive to smells... Copy machines, certain air fresheners, certain perfumes, paint, some cleaning agents.

If its mostly at work, it could be some smell you hardly notice but it bothers your system.

Good luck.

There are so many things it could be. I had a lot of dizzyness and it tied into my head. When my neck is out I get dizzy and when I have migraines I do too.

What kind of lights do you have at work.
People with ear disorders can have all kinds of weird sytoms.
Walking down the isle in the store can make some people dizzy. Some floresent lights can make people dizzy or headaces.

If you haven't seen an ENT. I think it would be a good idea to see one.
You might want to google Menieres.

If work is where the dizzy activates the most. It could be the lights, some cleaning chemical they use.Has there been any recent remodeling, maybe painting, new rug.

Sitting in front of the computer for 8 hours could make you dizzy, have you tried not using the computer at all on the days you are off, and see how you do. If you still get dizzy, then u can rule out the computer.

When I get dizzy it is usually from my ears being clogged even if they don't feel it. I take an antihistamine to clear them and it usually helps.
YMMV

Hello. Sorry you are feeling like this, it's definitely hard to function with dizzy spells, especially at work. Been there, but I found mine to be extreme tiredness mostly. Lack of proper sleep per-say.

Is your vision ok? Headaches? My blood checked out too but my dizziness still was happening. And funny, my hearing also was strange. Very diminished. But what you describe, sounds like pressure in the inner ear perhaps. And sitting in front of a computer that long definitely is not good of course. Do you get up, take breaks from the computer? It's vital you do that when you can. Even if you can't leave your desk, shut your eyes for minutes at a time and rest them..

Well hope you get to feeling better soon..

After a bad cold, I'll get something called labyrinthitis. It's freaky and awful. I'll just be walking normally and all of a sudden, the world will start spinning. Mine goes away on it's own.

Labyrinthitis (say "lab-uh-rin-THY-tus") is a problem deep inside the inner ear. It happens when the labyrinth, a part of the inner ear that helps control your balance, gets swollen and inflamed.

http://www.webmd.com/brain/tc/labyrinthitis-topic-overview

Hope that helps!

Have you been checked for an inner ear infection?

Sitting in front of a computer is not the cause, it might not help, but it is not the cause.

It could be anything from a chemical inbalance to an ear infection. You need to go to the doc to get looked at..

Dehydration? - Drink more water.
Low blood sugar? - Have a few snacks on hand.
Eye sight needs a check-up? Go see if you need glasses.
Have your ears checked for wax build up (it can cause problems) and ear infections.
Screen resolution causing eye strain? Play with your monitor/screen settings till you find something that's more comfortable.
Working at a computer is tough, but you are NEVER meant to sit at it for 8 hrs straight.
It is recommended that you get up and take a break about once per hour - use the bathroom, visit the water fountain, use the stairs instead of the elevator - gets your circulation moving, keeps your muscles from cramping and helps to look at distant objects instead of focusing closely at the screen.
Take an Epsom salt bath (put 1 cup into your bath water) regularly to help you absorb more magnesium or put a tiny amount (1/4 tsp) into some juice and drink it down.
Ingesting too much Epsom salts will give you diarrhea (like 2 tablespoons of it at once) but a small amount is good for you.

High blood pressure.
Low blood pressure.
Allergies.
Sinus infection.
Ménière's disease.

Really, this is a question for your doc.
Good luck!

It might be related to neck, head,lack of sleep, ear issues, stomach problems. Are you taking any medication or have changed medication doses?
An ENT doctor may help you to find the causes.
I hope you feel better!
A. :)