yes I believe seasickness pills / motion sickness pills will help as u seem to have positional vertigo, there are certain exercises on youtube u can do/ physical therapy- u can test out some there. I take antivert , it helps but its not a cure- been to a vertigo specialist where they put these electrodes on u and put u in a chair that jerks every which way- it was torture, and they don't know why I have vertigo. Secondly I found out I have polyps in my ears/ sinus cavity that may also be an attributing factor. Good luck , hope u get to the bottom of things :)

I went to my chiropractor once thinking it was my neck that was causing severe dizziness but he diagnosed vertigo. He explained that it was caused by the fact that sometimes small pieces of what I think he described as plaque can form in the inner ear and if they come loose and settle on the part that senses balance, they give a false reading, so to speak, causing the dizziness.

He got me to lie down with my legs over the edge of the table, then roll sideways and sit up suddenly facing the way I rolled a couple of times on each side. He said that was designed to dislodge the bit of stuff and it certainly worked for me, though I felt sort of sick and even dizzier for a moment while actually doing it. He said you can do it at home on a double bed.

Thank you so much! This is all great information. I really appreciate you both giving me a direction in which to head. Many blessings.

I just want to echo what has been said. I have also suffered from vertigo. I was given the same explaination as cmiat. However, I was not taught that great trick! I will have to remember that because I could totally see it helping. I did, however, take Meclizine - an OTC motion sickness pill - and it helped a lot. My Dr. also said that the body would eventually disolve whatever was causing the disruption. I think I was dizzy on and off for about three months. But I would definitely try the maneuver to see if that dislodges the disrupter faster than just letting it dissolve. Good luck:)

I have had vertigo for more than 20 years. One of the hallmark symptoms for me is that it is ALWAYS worse when lying down, especially on my back. I wouldn't be able to maintain that position for more than a second without the room spinning. I've had every test in the book - and many treatments, but it still persists. Not trying to sound discouraging - just my situation, and hopefully not yours. I've had natural treatments, PT, Antivert, and Valium(actually prescribed for Vertigo). Most of the time, all I can do is wait for it to pass - the treatments have not been very effective. I've had bouts for weeks at a time - it's difficult, but if you can find a position where the spinning is less, it's bearable. Stay safe when walking! I'll pray for you.

Thank you all so much. I'm so glad I posted this because, at least, I am getting some good information. I love this group because it always steps up to help out. Thank you for your prayers as well.

Hi Triunfadora. So sorry you are suffering with vertigo. I certainly understand how that feels. I have suffered with it for a long time. I recently had a whole lot of middle ear testing and I'm waiting on my next appointment. I cannot lie flat on my back or side. I have to sleep with two pillows every night, or the room spins. Sometimes it is severe and then it eases again. I did actually do the suggested exercises many times, to reposition the crystals, but it never actually worked for me. I think my vertigo is a combination of neck problems and middle ear problems. I am only speculating of course. I did see a specialist a long time back, without success. A long story actually. Anyway hopefully I will be seeing a new one soon. Any medications that were given to me over the years just made me sicker, so I stay away from them.
Hope it all eases up for you my friend. Stomach problems can be a contributing factor sometimes, or a neck displacement. It's just horrible when you feel like your brain is spinning. Keep in touch and let us know how it all goes. Hugs.

I left a reply to the post about the Australian science study in which I talked about my problems with adrenaline. During those horrific 12 days, I kept passing out and falling. I even passed out while lying down. So I know exactly how you feel. In my case, it was a reaction to large amounts of adrenaline. Interestingly, the heavy blood pressure meds I'm on now also cause dizziness, but I don't pass out. The feeling goes away after a few seconds. I don't presume to know why you are dizzy. There are so many reasons you could be. But yes, having the room spin around while you're lying down is a feeling I'm familiar with. If it's truly vertigo, an inner ear problem, then the way to cope with it is to believe your eyes above all other senses. Fixate your eyes on a particular spot until the vertigo passes. Don't close your eyes. See if that helps. Good luck.

Aussiedi, I know you have really bad vertigo. I'm really sorry that nothing has helped. I do hope the new test will provide some relief. WolfgangMinerva, I never thought to use my eyes to help me. I do know that closing my eyes makes it much worse. So, I will try fixing my eyes on a particular spot, like you said. Thanks, all. You all are the best.

I'm so sorry that is happening to you! I've had severe dizziness in the past, but the only time I've felt what you've described was in the weeks giving birth. I felt like the entire room was spinning when I would lay down. It was horrible!
I am not sure what to suggest. Have you had your iron and ferritin levels tested? My ferritin was extremely low after the birth and after I took some iron and got it up, my dizziness improved. Hydration is another issue that came to mind.. maybe an electrolyte imbalance? Adding something like smart water or a little salt might help? Lastly, just check the side-effects of any meds... side-effects can happen at any time!
They have bands you can wear on your wrist which help with nausea/sea sickness and might help with vertigo? I used them during my pregnancy for nausea and they helped a little.

Yes, all of those suggestions are good, Bluebonnet. I have been really careful about hydration, but I could use some salt. None of my meds are new, but they all have the potential of causing dizziness. I have had my iron checked before and it was good. All great ideas. Thank you.