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Posted on Tue, 5 Jul 2016
Question: I have had a sudden onset of vertigo yesterday, after I turned to my left side. Now, even when I slightly look that way, I become overly dizzy, even while in bed. I have Meniere's syndrome, but I haven't had an attack for over 15 yrs. and rarely need Meclizine. My ear Dr. felt that it was due to swelling that I have in my body, which I have a lot of and I have treated that with Maxzide. I am a female. Age 63.
I have ringing in the ears, but that has been continual since I received my diagnosis. I have TMJ on my left side too.
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Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (8 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Symptoms are suggestive of BPPV

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and would try my best to help you.

I have noted your symptoms and past medical details. Based on history, the most likely diagnosis is BPPV- benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. In this condition, there is a minor dysfunction in the semicircular canals of inner ear. In most cases, symptoms settle on own within a few days. For relief of symptoms, betahistine tablets may be used.

I hope it helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries.

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (0 minute later)
I meant, I've had ringing of the ears, since about 15 plus years ago, when I first reeeived my diagnosis of Meniere's syndrome.
I have thought about this and the dizziness came on so suddenly. I have had some problems with fluid retention. My weight has varied. I was down to 167 lbs., but over the past month, then my weight has fluctuated. It worsens when I travel, which we had to go to a funeral. My weight today was 175.6. Yesterday, it was 173.4. When we came home from our trip, then it was 179.6. I have had 4 plus pitting edema when we returned home, but yesterday, I only had trace amount of edema. I had about 1 plus edema today. But, yesterday, when the dizziness occurred, then I had no edema. I debated whether what I had was labyrinthitis. I've had quite a bit of sinus congestion, due to allergies. I take Xyzal, but I haven't taken it lately.
Did you see my other data re: my health, such as allergies, TMJ, and my problems with overall edema, and Meniere's syndrome? Is any of that relevant to the diagnosis given?
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Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (28 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Not related to weight or edema

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

I have noted the other medical details.

Your current symptoms are not related to weight fluctuations or edema fluctuations.

Labyrinthitis is one of the possibilities, but less likely, given your symptoms.

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Vertigo

Brief Answer: Symptoms are suggestive of BPPV Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and would try my best to help you. I have noted your symptoms and past medical details. Based on history, the most likely diagnosis is BPPV- benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. In this condition, there is a minor dysfunction in the semicircular canals of inner ear. In most cases, symptoms settle on own within a few days. For relief of symptoms, betahistine tablets may be used. I hope it helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)