totally unbalanced

Mary Jane · Traffic Copper Joined: 11 Jul 2005 Karma :

Hi. Woke up this morning completely disoriented, and have been spending the day feeling like I'm going to fall over and like there's a kind of fog between the world and myself.
I almost fell over in the shower this morning becuase I closed my eyes while washing my hair. I seem to have lost any sense of internal equilibrium I used to have. I've had to concentrate more on my driving on my way to work, and even concentrate on how I walk so I don't stumble into a wall in front of my co-workers. Fortunately I'm able to spend most of the day in front of a computer, but even now I feel like I'm going to fall off my chair. It's like the world keeps tilting and the only way I know which way is up is by using visual confirmation.

Any idea what's wrong? My fiance suggested maybe an inner ear infection, but could it be something else? I don't have a fever, just feel really detatched and out of it. I also don't have health insurance yet (doesn't kick in 'till end of next month) and can't afford to pay for visit to the doctor, so I'm sort of hoping it's something that will go away on its own, or something I can treat with something over the counter.

Thanks.

Dragonfly · Super Spammer Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Karma :

i get this to, especially when i am stressed or tired. when i broke up with the man i could not drive for a week because of it.

it could be an inner ear infection causing vertigo, ask your doc or pharmisist if theres something.

if its stress, chill out and get plenty of sleep. Wink

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LustyLew · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 Apr 2004 Karma :

Go and see your GP tomorrow!

My dad has had a problem with his balance for the past few weeks. Been off for 6 weeks now, but there's nothing he can do. He can't drive, cant walk far so has to sit at home doing nothing.

GP keeps signing him off for two weeks...

Really go and see your GP asap.
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msgander · Brolly Dolly Joined: 31 Aug 2005 Karma :

one of our employees got rushed to hospital today like this, it turned out she had a low sugar level?!

I've also been feeling crap for 2 weeks, similar stuff but got an inkling its my sinus problems creeping in again.

Could be anything, go get it checked out, probably something simple like ear infection or urine infection but gp is best bet.... Thumbs Up

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Mary Jane · Traffic Copper Joined: 11 Jul 2005 Karma :

Sorry, I live in the States and have no health insurance, so I can't just go see a doctor about it. (would cost way too much).

Maybe there's something to the stress thing... just got back from a business trip. Could maybe also be low blood sugar; I got that for a while when I was a little girl.

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

I would definitely be trying to find out information from more reliable sources.

A bloke at work had loss of balance, hearing etc and ended up having to have some quite serious surgery that may have not been so bad if had had it looked at sooner.

So definitely try and find some reliable source of information, even if it isn't a 'real life' doctor.

Dragonfly · Super Spammer Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Karma :

now you wish you had the NHS!

i think thats silly you have to pay over there. so many people need docs and have to pay for it.

hun i really hope yuo can get to a doc cause i would not want to act as one here and i dont think anyone else would either.

i hope you feel better soon xxx
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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Does it feel physical or psycological. Think ear infections often cause problems with balance.

However, think speaking to someone medically experienced is the best idea.

All the best

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Kit · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 17 Jun 2006 Karma :

It sounds to me like you have an inner ear infection which would explain the loss of balance, have you been listening to bass heavy music? That can fracture bones in your ear leaving you dis-oriented for a week or two provided you don't damage it further.

Mary Jane · Traffic Copper Joined: 11 Jul 2005 Karma :

Thanks for all the advice! If it continues for a couple of days, I'll shell out for a doc. As for now, it went away about mid-afternoon. Around 4-ish.

Makes me think maybe it was low blood-sugar after all. But if that was the case, why didn't it go away after my high glycemic index muffin this morning?

Ah well. Might be moving to the UK in September. NHS here I come Razz

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Kit · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 17 Jun 2006 Karma :

hope you feel better soon! im taking my CBT&DAS in september :p which part of the uk are you thinking about re-locating to?

Paul@125power · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 01 Mar 2006 Karma :

I'm not completely sure what you have, but since you have spacial difficulties aswell as improper balance then it is unlikely to be an ear infection, although this is not to be ruled out.

This might sound weird, but, it sounds a bit like: 'Alice in wonderland syndrome'. Yes...you read correctly.

Here is some info on it. Is this similar to your ailments?

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Katie · Spanner Monkey Joined: 17 Apr 2005 Karma :

Sounds like mild Vertigo to me. I had this about a year ago, and couldn't get out of bed for 3 days because as soon as I stood up the room swayed and I'd fall over. Do you feel nauseous at all? It can give you a kind of sea sick feeling.

It started off quite mild for me and I felt exactly the same as you are describing, then it got worse. See your GP asap. I could only talk to mine on the phone and he gave me tablets called 'Buccastem'. They cleared it up enough for me to stand up without falling over, and it went in about a day. Hope this helps and you feel better soon! Thumbs Up

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Dragonfly · Super Spammer Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Karma :

actually when i waslike tat last week i ate a bar of choc and i felt better Question

must have been also low blood sugar. i was very depressed at the time. chocolate does boost i think.
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Mary Jane · Traffic Copper Joined: 11 Jul 2005 Karma :

Just wanted to give you all an update:

I feel a lot better today. For some reason I kept feeling like I was falling as I tried to go to sleep last night, but I woke up as normal as could be this morning.

Could have been low blood sugar, or possibly stress. I've been insanely stressed lately. But if it comes back, I'll definitely go see someone about it.

Really wouldn't want to lose an eye...

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Resurrection · Ballast Boy Joined: 08 Jun 2006 Karma :

I dont wanna sound morose or worry you too much but this happened to my auntie

Doc told her she had an inner ear infection but it turned out to be leukemia!

Dont wanna worry you but please get yourself checked out!
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zxr400baby · Nova Slayer Joined: 14 Mar 2004 Karma :

sorry to add on to that negativity, and i hope to god its not, but if you find your unable to grip things/get the shakes/etc. May be worth googling multiple sclerosis and seeing how your symptoms match up. my mum has it, and some of the thigs you've mentioned ring a bell with me. Fingers crossed it isnt for you hun

Wave2k · G's Stalker Joined: 06 Apr 2004 Karma :

Sometimes im so tired and my body is so fatigued, i feel like this. im a like a zombie i cant even make conversation.

get some good sleep, eat something nice and heatly in the morning have LOTS to drink.
its suprising what dehydration can do.
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stitch · Scooby Slapper Joined: 28 Aug 2004 Karma :

Alice In Wonderland Syndrome
Never knew it exsisted until now, I knew it was an chemical imbalance bit like epilepsi. The dr's couldn't find anything wrong when I was a child,

bindy · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 04 Sep 2005 Karma :

I thought low Blood Sugar, but if you had ear infection you would usually know cause it really hurts. Maybe stress, or vertigo. and you cant be pregnant unless you are a seahorse and havent told us. Make sure you get checked out, dizziness can be from a lot of things. Maybe get a CT scan thingy or check what youre eating. No nasty chemicals around where you live etc? Think about environmental factors as well. I wouldnt go riding if you are that dizzy either!

Mary Jane · Traffic Copper Joined: 11 Jul 2005 Karma :

Thanks for all the advice. Since that one day last week, I haven't had any recurrence.

Kind of bugs me that I don't know what was wrong, but it never works out well if I go to a doctor after all the symptoms have passed. I always just get the "oh, don't know what that could be, if it happens again, call me" routine.