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What Causes Vertigo When I Lie Down?

For 3 days I have had serious vertigo that only occurs when I am lying down and turn my head or try to sit up. It goes away quickyl once I am able to sit up carefully or lie still. It did happen once when I was installing something overhead and had to be looking up for an extended period. Blood pressure appears normal and I have had a pace maker-defrib for years from an old diving embolism. I am an otherwise very healthy male , 87 years. Should I seek care, and if so; my GP or cardiologist? This is a holiday weekend and my normal care-givers are not available.
Sat, 26 May 2018
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Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

What you are describing seems like a vetigo connected with the inner ear. It may last for about a week. You may take medicines to relieve it, but I cannot prescribe from here since you have other problems that may intereact together.

So yes, it is advised to go to your GP, not your cardiologist.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Causes Vertigo When I Lie Down?

Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. What you are describing seems like a vetigo connected with the inner ear. It may last for about a week. You may take medicines to relieve it, but I cannot prescribe from here since you have other problems that may intereact together. So yes, it is advised to go to your GP, not your cardiologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.