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What Is It About Lying Down That Would Trigger Episodes Of Dizziness?

Posted on Tue, 19 Jan 2021

Question: Dr Saghafi, previously asked this DR, I will see a neurologist Tuesday next. I seem to get dizzy when in bed, or lying down any time, but upright I am OK What is it about lying down that would trigger this episode? After I get out of bed in the morning it takes about 15 minutes to get back to normal and am OK after that. XXXXXXX Demint

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get examined by a neurologist and take medication as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
Dizziness or vertigo in supine position is most likely due to benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.
The vertigo is posture dependant.
Examination by a neurologist will provide more clarity regarding need of any brain imaging.
Drugs like betahistine, cinnarizine can be taken.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (4 hours later)

How do I contend with supine vertigo, other than not lying down. I guess I sleep sitting up. Are those meds prescription types? What is the possible cause of vertigo? Is it related to inner ear? I have nothing unusual health wise or ear related recently that I know of. XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get evaluated and treated as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Yes, the symptoms are likely to be inner ear; needs examination to confirm.

Do not worry, you will get relief by starting drugs mentioned earlier. And yes, you need to get prescription for these medications.

Regards
Dr N Kumar

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad