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Diagnosed With BPPV, Have Recurring Spells Of Imbalance. Cause?

Hi just over 4 wks ago i woke up one morning with the room spinning, i then developed a cold so i assumed i just had some kind of virus. 2 wks later cold gone, but still off balance, my husband called the ambulance for me as i had some kind of weird spinning sensation and was petrified. The paramedics did an ECG, tested me for diabetes, took my BP, then phoned a doc who said it was Viral Labyrinthitis and prescribed Stemetil. Since then i have been to my own doc and he says it's BPPV and changed my meds to Serc. I am booked in for an Epley next monday. I have had to ring doc today as i wasn't able to move due to no balance and the doc has increased the Serc. I am into my 4th week and have convinced myself that i have a tumour or something sinister. I have never been so scared in my life!!
Thu, 16 May 2013
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Hi there ~

I understand your concerns. I also believe that having had a cold you are more likely to have labyrinthitis which is the reason for your recurring spells of imbalance, weird sensation of spinning and a diagnosis of BPPV for which you are being treated. I would also think that your taking the medication that makes you better is almost diagnostic of the condition. I also think that you will have to have a scan done to rule out any organic cause for your condition. I hope you visit with a psychiatrist to help with the anxiety. I hope this helps.

Take care and have a lovely day!
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Diagnosed With BPPV, Have Recurring Spells Of Imbalance. Cause?

Hi there ~ I understand your concerns. I also believe that having had a cold you are more likely to have labyrinthitis which is the reason for your recurring spells of imbalance, weird sensation of spinning and a diagnosis of BPPV for which you are being treated. I would also think that your taking the medication that makes you better is almost diagnostic of the condition. I also think that you will have to have a scan done to rule out any organic cause for your condition. I hope you visit with a psychiatrist to help with the anxiety. I hope this helps. Take care and have a lovely day!