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Spinning Feeling On Moving Head From One Side To Other, Waist Seems To Be Falling On Waking. Cause?

Hi, it is happening last few weeks. Not everyday, may be last night was third time. When I move my head one side to another side, seems like everything is spinning. Then when I try to wake up, my waist up just falls, I can't get up. Seems like I don't have control over my upper body. I don't know what is going on with me. I will appreciate if u pls let me know. Thank you.
posted on Fri, 10 May 2013
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Hello,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be due to:
1. Any pathology in the vestibular apparatus in inner ear (it is associated with maintenance of body posture & balance) & Cerebello-pontine angle.
2. Any fluctuation in blood pressure levels such as Hypotension.
3. Decrease in blood sugar levels (Hypoglycemia)
4. Deficiency of certain nutrients like Iron, Vitamin B 12, Calcium, etc. which interferes with blood formation & nerve conduction.
5. Long term use of certain medications.

Investigations like complete blood count, estimation of blood pressure and blood sugar levels will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis.
A CT scan of brain might be required to rule out any pathology in the inner ear & Cerebello-pontine angle.

So, it will be better to consult an ENT specialist & get a proper physical examination done including vestibular function tests.
Based upon that, appropriate management steps could be taken.

Meanwhile, maintain adequate hydration, take a healthy balanced diet & avoid stress.
Also, make sure that you do not get up or bend down your head suddenly.
Take some time, it prevents sudden stimulation of semi circular canals in inner ear & reduces the symptoms of vertigo.

Take care.
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Spinning Feeling On Moving Head From One Side To Other, Waist Seems To Be Falling On Waking. Cause?

Hello, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be due to: 1. Any pathology in the vestibular apparatus in inner ear (it is associated with maintenance of body posture & balance) & Cerebello-pontine angle. 2. Any fluctuation in blood pressure levels such as Hypotension. 3. Decrease in blood sugar levels (Hypoglycemia) 4. Deficiency of certain nutrients like Iron, Vitamin B 12, Calcium, etc. which interferes with blood formation & nerve conduction. 5. Long term use of certain medications. Investigations like complete blood count, estimation of blood pressure and blood sugar levels will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis. A CT scan of brain might be required to rule out any pathology in the inner ear & Cerebello-pontine angle. So, it will be better to consult an ENT specialist & get a proper physical examination done including vestibular function tests. Based upon that, appropriate management steps could be taken. Meanwhile, maintain adequate hydration, take a healthy balanced diet & avoid stress. Also, make sure that you do not get up or bend down your head suddenly. Take some time, it prevents sudden stimulation of semi circular canals in inner ear & reduces the symptoms of vertigo. Take care.