Dizzy Spells after Covid-19

[Em in Ohio]

You are still having this problem, Em? Its been quite some time.
Sorry to hear that.
Have all of your other symptoms resolved?
Or do you have some others too, that would signal the lingering Covid?

Hi Kaila. I still have the nasal symptoms and the dizzy spells and the fatigue - all since May 19th. I have good periods and am improving - not dizzy as often, not sleeping quite so much. I really hope that I never get this again - and that no-one else does. Thanks for asking! (-;

 

[Em in Ohio]

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

It may take a lot more time and research, I fear, to determine all the side effects of Covid. It truly frightens me - especially the thought of getting it again at my age. I'm so sorry that you still have lingering side-effects. You have been through enough already! Just be super careful when you are exercising your hip - stairs and dizzy spells are not a good combination. Take care! Em

 

[Marie5656]

You have been through enough already! Just be super careful when you are exercising your hip - stairs and dizzy spells are not a good combination. Take care! Em

Thanks, Em. Luckily, I do not have steps here. When I walk I have my walker, and am always careful. But you are right, I need to care for this hip. I went through enough to get it. LOL

 

[oldman]

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.

I officiate high school and college basketball and baseball. Basketball has become a year around sport, so even now, I am officiating basketball games of all levels. I also umpire mens league baseball games during the summer. So, I am fairly active. More so than I probably should be for my age.

 

[OneEyedDiva]

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?

I'm so sorry you are experiencing this Em. I used to have dizzy spells and have even fainted a few times but that was due to atrial fibrillation. It can be scary and certainly no fun. It can also be dangerous if you should pass out, hit your head or whatever. So I agree with @chic that you should see (or at least consult with) your doctor. And as @Pinky @Don M and @dseag2 mentioned, it could be an inner ear issue. I hope this is an easily resolved problem, not long haul COVID Em!

 

[Em in Ohio]

I'm so sorry you are experiencing this Em. I used to have dizzy spells and have even fainted a few times but that was due to atrial fibrillation. It can be scary and certainly no fun. It can also be dangerous if you should pass out, hit your head or whatever. So I agree with @chic that you should see (or at least consult with) your doctor. And as @Pinky @Don M and @dseag2 mentioned, it could be an inner ear issue. I hope this is an easily resolved problem, not long haul COVID Em!

Thanks, Diva. Now that you mention a cardiac condition, I wonder if this could be caused (in part) by my mild supraventricular tachycardia. I think that's why I avoid medical visits - I don't want to be put through a lot of tests. i.e. I don't want to know and don't want to spend the money.

But I do want these symptoms to stop! My tentative plan is to wait it out three months from the start of my Covid-19 and see if symptoms resolve or remain. THEN, if not gone, I'll assume they are residual effects from Covid and will have eliminated some of the testing needed to make a diagnosis.

 

[Lavinia]

I am still suffering too....dizziness, head-ache and tiredness. It comes in bouts but does seem to be gradually wearing off. The weather doesn't help as I always feel unwell during hot spells.
I wonder if this Covid thing has been around for longer than we think. There is a family of viruses to which it seems to belong. The thing I caught may have been a fore-runner of the full-blown thing.

 

[WhatInThe]

Drink extra water and nurse some Gatorade or a sports for a couple of days ie maybe a 3-6oz glass on ice or diluted with water a couple times a day in addition to water. B complex vitamins and/or a multi if you haven't been taking one. But water on ice, body absorbs colder water faster.

 

[Em in Ohio]

Drink extra water and nurse some Gatorade or a sports for a couple of days ie maybe a 3-6oz glass on ice or diluted with water a couple times a day in addition to water. B complex vitamins and/or a multi if you haven't been taking one. But water on ice, body absorbs colder water faster.

Thanks. I have to admit, I'm not a water drinker, but my neighbor did give me some sports drink frozen tubes that I should remember to use. Also, I did just get (a week ago) a multi-vitamin/mineral plus an additional B12 to maybe help with the lack of energy. But, your advice is a good reminder - stuff doesn't help if you don't take it!