Dizzy Spells after Covid-19

Em in Ohio

Em in Ohio

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I first had symptoms from Covid 19 on May 19th, 2022. The last of a wide range of symptoms was dizziness. It's now June 12th, and the dizzy spells just won't leave. Has anyone else experienced this? If so, how long did it take to pass and did you do anything to resolve it?
 

Em in Ohio said:
I first had symptoms from Covid 19 on May 19th, 2022. The last of a wide range of symptoms was dizziness. It's now June 12th, and the dizzy spells just won't leave. Has anyone else experienced this? If so, how long did it take to pass and did you do anything to resolve it?
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No and what does your doctor say? You should tell him/her as soon as you can. It could be nothing but prevention etc...
 
chic said:
No and what does your doctor say? You should tell him/her as soon as you can. It could be nothing but prevention etc...
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I haven't mentioned this to the medical person yet, but I am going to call tomorrow. I'm afraid to walk to the mailbox or anywhere there isn't something to use for support. And, to be honest, I don't want anyone to see me with a walker, looking like I'm vulnerable. I have creepy neighbors on one side.
 
Becky1951 said:
What does your doctor say about it? Has other reasons been ruled out? Blood pressure issues can cause dizziness and so can dehydration, new medication you may be taking, there are many causes.
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Thanks for reminding me. I haven't been using the BP monitor the doctor gave me and yes, it may be dehydration... I'll fix a quick lunch with fluids and check my BP.

Wow - Thanks again. Just checked and my BP was 148/90 and pulse 99. Definitely high since I'm on meds /-;
 
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Em in Ohio said:
I haven't mentioned this to the medical person yet, but I am going to call tomorrow. I'm afraid to walk to the mailbox or anywhere there isn't something to use for support. And, to be honest, I don't want anyone to see me with a walker, looking like I'm vulnerable. I have creepy neighbors on one side.
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Good luck. I hope it's nothing serious but dizzy spells can cause falls and falls can cause injuries. If you have a cane or something that doesn't embarrass you, use it.
 
Another good thing to check, regularly, is your Oxygen Saturation Level. We keep a small Pulse Oximeter in the house, and use it along with our blood pressure monitor. If your OS level drops below 90% for any length of time, that can definitely cause dizziness....and may be a sign of more serious troubles.

These little "fingertip" devices can cost as little as $10 on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=pulse+ox...fix=pulse+,aps,2706&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_2_6
 
Don M. said:
Another good thing to check, regularly, is your Oxygen Saturation Level. We keep a small Pulse Oximeter in the house, and use it along with our blood pressure monitor. If your OS level drops below 90% for any length of time, that can definitely cause dizziness....and may be a sign of more serious troubles.

These little "fingertip" devices can cost as little as $10 on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=pulse+oximeter&crid=18A28WYG35IM3&sprefix=pulse+,aps,2706&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_2_6
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My GOOD neighbors included one in a care package of electrolyte drinks and popsicles and crackers and Mucinex. It's been running around 95. Still a great idea for us older folks to have around the house. Thank you!
 
I'm still having a problem with dizziness several months after catching a virus. My doctor told me to do eye exercises. They do seem to help but don't stop it completely. The eyes and ears seem to be connected.
 
jujube said:
A lot of people are suffering with what they call "Long Covid", which are problems that just don't go away.

I still have a stuffed up head but I'm finally testing negative after 12 days of positive.
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That's my fear. I'm still stuffy from May 19th, and it took a long while to test negative, but the only symptom I have left is the dizzy spells. And, that may be from my blood pressure, it seems. Hope all your symptoms disappear completely!
 
Lavinia said:
I'm still having a problem with dizziness several months after catching a virus. My doctor told me to do eye exercises. They do seem to help but don't stop it completely. The eyes and ears seem to be connected.
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Thanks. I'll see what info I can find online.
 
Lavinia said:
I'm still having a problem with dizziness several months after catching a virus. My doctor told me to do eye exercises. They do seem to help but don't stop it completely. The eyes and ears seem to be connected.
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Hi Lavinia. Did you try taking Benadryl allergy medicine? I've been researching, found eye exercises and recommendations that Benadryl might help. I'm having family bring me some today.
 
Em in Ohio said:
Hi Lavinia. Did you try taking Benadryl allergy medicine? I've been researching, found eye exercises and recommendations that Benadryl might help. I'm having family bring me some today.
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No, I haven't tried taking anything. The doctor gave me a prescription for something but he said the exercises were more important. I caught a virus which caused, dizziness, nausea and diarrhoea. I'm still getting bouts of it but I know it was a virus because other people had it too.
 
I just saw this thread and wanted to respond. I started having dizzy spells, well, not really dizzy, more like balance spells about a few years ago, which was about the time I got my first COVID shot. Finally, after months of nagging, I finally went to the doctor yesterday and he did some tests by watching me walk, turn around, etc. I told him that I don’t get these balance issues all the time. They come and go.

He suggested that I drink more water. He thinks that because I am so active that I am dehydrated. He told me to drink a minimum of 60 ounces of water per day. I dislike plain water, so I will be getting some flavorings to add to it. I only drink bottled water, mostly Deer Park. I will give it a try, but I think he is missing the mark.
 
oldman said:
I just saw this thread and wanted to respond. I started having dizzy spells, well, not really dizzy, more like balance spells about a few years ago, which was about the time I got my first COVID shot. Finally, after months of nagging, I finally went to the doctor yesterday and he did some tests by watching me walk, turn around, etc. I told him that I don’t get these balance issues all the time. They come and go.

He suggested that I drink more water. He thinks that because I am so active that I am dehydrated. He told me to drink a minimum of 60 ounces of water per day. I dislike plain water, so I will be getting some flavorings to add to it. I only drink bottled water, mostly Deer Park. I will give it a try, but I think he is missing the mark.
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Have you always been an active person? If so and your problem with dizziness is new, then drinking more water may not solve the problem. You'll have to experiment and see.
I don't know if health problems have changed but modern doctors do seem to be less well-informed these days.
 
oldman said:
I just saw this thread and wanted to respond. I started having dizzy spells, well, not really dizzy, more like balance spells about a few years ago, which was about the time I got my first COVID shot. Finally, after months of nagging, I finally went to the doctor yesterday and he did some tests by watching me walk, turn around, etc. I told him that I don’t get these balance issues all the time. They come and go.

He suggested that I drink more water. He thinks that because I am so active that I am dehydrated. He told me to drink a minimum of 60 ounces of water per day. I dislike plain water, so I will be getting some flavorings to add to it. I only drink bottled water, mostly Deer Park. I will give it a try, but I think he is missing the mark.
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Did your doctor check you for inner-ear issues? Eyes?
 
oldman said:
I just saw this thread and wanted to respond. I started having dizzy spells, well, not really dizzy, more like balance spells about a few years ago, which was about the time I got my first COVID shot. Finally, after months of nagging, I finally went to the doctor yesterday and he did some tests by watching me walk, turn around, etc. I told him that I don’t get these balance issues all the time. They come and go.

He suggested that I drink more water. He thinks that because I am so active that I am dehydrated. He told me to drink a minimum of 60 ounces of water per day. I dislike plain water, so I will be getting some flavorings to add to it. I only drink bottled water, mostly Deer Park. I will give it a try, but I think he is missing the mark.
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The Inner Ear can have problems that cause balance and dizzy spells. Have you had any "ringing" in your ears? A buildup of earwax can cause any number of balance/dizzy issues....and even Vertigo. You might want your doctor to give your ears a good exam. You can buy a Debrox kit for a few dollars which has a formula which will dissolve any excess wax, and includes a syringe to wash out your ears with warm water.
 
oldman said:
I just saw this thread and wanted to respond. I started having dizzy spells, well, not really dizzy, more like balance spells about a few years ago, which was about the time I got my first COVID shot. Finally, after months of nagging, I finally went to the doctor yesterday and he did some tests by watching me walk, turn around, etc. I told him that I don’t get these balance issues all the time. They come and go.

He suggested that I drink more water. He thinks that because I am so active that I am dehydrated. He told me to drink a minimum of 60 ounces of water per day. I dislike plain water, so I will be getting some flavorings to add to it. I only drink bottled water, mostly Deer Park. I will give it a try, but I think he is missing the mark.
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Oldman, you just described my same problems to a T. I’ve tried everything I can think of, acupuncture, PT, chiropractors and nothing has helped. I’m going to try one more thing, and that’s to see a nose, ear and throat doctor. Suspect my inner ear might be the problem. I drink lots of water and its made no difference.
 
oldman said:
I just saw this thread and wanted to respond. I started having dizzy spells, well, not really dizzy, more like balance spells about a few years ago, which was about the time I got my first COVID shot. Finally, after months of nagging, I finally went to the doctor yesterday and he did some tests by watching me walk, turn around, etc. I told him that I don’t get these balance issues all the time. They come and go.

He suggested that I drink more water. He thinks that because I am so active that I am dehydrated. He told me to drink a minimum of 60 ounces of water per day. I dislike plain water, so I will be getting some flavorings to add to it. I only drink bottled water, mostly Deer Park. I will give it a try, but I think he is missing the mark.
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Thanks for your input, oldman. It is the same for me, and it wasn't an issue until I caught Covid-19. And, yes - I use Deer Park water, too. It's the only brand on the shelves here that doesn't look like the water is off-gassing. No bubbles! As others mentioned, I suspect my problem must be an inner ear issue. Oddly, I have NEVER had ear wax form in my ears. The dizzy/balance episodes come and go (I say I am swooning), but they are definitely related to movements or position of my head.
 
Em in Ohio said:
Thanks for your input, oldman. It is the same for me, and it wasn't an issue until I caught Covid-19. And, yes - I use Deer Park water, too. It's the only brand on the shelves here that doesn't look like the water is off-gassing. No bubbles! As others mentioned, I suspect my problem must be an inner ear issue. Oddly, I have NEVER had ear wax form in my ears. The dizzy/balance episodes come and go (I say I am swooning), but they are definitely related to movements or position of my head.
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You are still having this problem, Em? Its been quite some time.
Sorry to hear that.:confused:
Have all of your other symptoms resolved? :unsure:
Or do you have some others too, that would signal the lingering Covid?
 
My mother had inner ear issues for years and always had issues with dizziness, even when I was a child. I had dizziness and light-headedness many years ago and my doctor diagnosed it as Vertigo, which is a virus. There are so many possibilities. As other have suggested, you should have it checked out!
 
I have had similar, and now that I think of it, they have come on since I had Covid. Not when I stand up...but the room would start spinning when I laid down. Wonder what covid does to us to cause this? My spells do not happen regular, and are only brief
 

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