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What Causes Severe Dizziness While Laying Down And Getting Up?

Hi i am a 61 yr old woman experience sever dizziness when i lay down or get up, i was prescribed tablets for vertigo wich i was taking but did not work, so my doctor has sent me to get a ct scan but i am really scarred its something serious, what could it be ?
Mon, 22 Jan 2018
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My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you on Healthcaremagic!

Your symptoms could be related to an inner ear disorder or chronic degeneration of the cervical vertebral column. If your symptoms are triggered by standing up position from sitting or laying, it would be indicative of orthostatic hypotension. In such case a Head Up Tilt test would be necessary.
A brain CT scan is recommended just to reassure you that nothing bad is going on.
Consulting with an ENT specialist and performing labyrinthine tests is necessary to investigate for an inner ear disorder.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests!

Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Best regards!
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What Causes Severe Dizziness While Laying Down And Getting Up?

Hello! My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you on Healthcaremagic! Your symptoms could be related to an inner ear disorder or chronic degeneration of the cervical vertebral column. If your symptoms are triggered by standing up position from sitting or laying, it would be indicative of orthostatic hypotension. In such case a Head Up Tilt test would be necessary. A brain CT scan is recommended just to reassure you that nothing bad is going on. Consulting with an ENT specialist and performing labyrinthine tests is necessary to investigate for an inner ear disorder. You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests! Hope you will find this answer helpful! Best regards!