Does Bed Rest Cause Dizzy Type Of Feeling?

Posted on Sun, 12 Mar 2023

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Question : I had been on bed rest due to some anxiety symptoms for 2 weeks. does bed rest cause dizzy type of feeling? feeling kinda woozy like I'm on a boat at sea etc etc. thank you

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It can be because of bed rest

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I read your query and here is my advice.

The bed rest , laying down can be a reason for feeling dizzy . Also you may need to check your blood pressure because low blood pressure may make you feel dizzy.
Also some anxiety medication may make you feel dizz
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (3 hours later)

my blood pressure is normal and I am not on any medication.

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Can be related to bed rest

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. It can be related to bed rest but it may get better in 2-3 days as you reassume normal day activities.
If it doesn't get better it can be related to middle ear .
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Saisudha Kotla

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (4 hours later)

I had vertigo 2 years ago, I fixed it by doing the epley maneuver.....but ever since then I had residual dizziness. How should I go about fixing the residual dizziness? thank you

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Betahistine may help

Detailed Answer:
Probably you may need to take betahistine to get rid of residual dizziness.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (2 hours later)

I dont think betahistine is available in USA

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Probably called serc

Detailed Answer:
You may find it as SERC.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T