Severe Dizzy Spells | MyFibroTeam

Connect with others who understand.

sign up Log in
Resources
About MyFibroTeam
Powered By
Real members of MyFibroTeam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.
Severe Dizzy Spells
A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭

Has anyone heard of chronic subjective dizziness or Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD)? Lately I have been experiencing very debilitating dizziness. I used to only get it every once in awhile but now it's been pretty much everyday for the past 2 weeks. This is following a period of very high anxiety and panic attacks. My anxiety and panic is much more under control now, but the dizziness remains. Sometimes it's accompanied with brain fog and sometimes with headaches too or nausea… read more

posted September 28, 2021
View reactions
A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member

No one is completely sure why people with fibromyalgia have such intense problems with dizziness. However, it has been noted there are trigger points in the jaw and neck that can create a sensation of dizziness. This may be due to the nerves sending signals to the brain about where the body is in its environment.

A study, by researchers found that people with fibromyalgia were more likely than those without the chronic pain condition to have poor balance, tingling and weakness in the arms and legs, as well as dizziness and other “neurologic” signs and symptoms.

For myself personally if your dizzy spells are making you nauseous then see your Doctor to get something to help you with that problem.
❤️💐❤️💐❤️💐❤️💐❤️💐❤️💐❤️💐❤️

posted September 28, 2021
A MyFibroTeam Member

I suffer from dizziness periodically. There for awhile, it was such a daily occurrence that my husband didn't want me driving. It comes unexpectedly and anxiety does make it worse for me also. I tried the exercises on YouTube with no success. My PCP referred me to therapy but its on the other side of town so I never went. I'm glad you're getting it checked out. I hope all checks out well and something that can be easily resolved. Take care.

posted September 28, 2021
A MyFibroTeam Member

Hi, Have been through this and all. Was eventually diagnosed with vestibular migraine (though I don't have migraines - used to though) with BPPV which is similar - though different - google it. I was also diagnosed with a histamine intolerance. Lucky for me some medications treat it, though the chief one DAO (diamine oxidase), is a little (read a LOT) expensive, and after taking this for close to a month now, I am feeling so much better. I also take Periactin for the vestibular migraine dizziness, and Nizatadine for the stomach problems. I was sent to an Ear Nose and Throat Specialist who referred me to a special physiologist who treats this type of dizziness also the BPPV. Though this is not entirely fixed, I see the light at the end of the tunnel.
All the best with this. There is hope, you just have to go to the right Specialist.

posted October 15, 2023
A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member did you ever get brain fog, headache, or nausea with it? I get those as well but usually those arr short lived snd dont bother me as nuch as the dizziness. Not sure if those are from anxiety, meds, or the PPPD

posted September 29, 2021
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have that every once in awhile Used to get every day dont know why it doesnt happen as often as used to?!

posted September 29, 2021

Related content

View All
Has Anyone Had Recovery Success Trying Dr John Sarno’s TMS Approach?
A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
My Daughter
A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
MGUS
A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Continue with Facebook
Continue with Google
Lock Icon Your privacy is our priority. By continuing, you accept our Terms of use, and our Health Data and Privacy policies.
Already a Member? Log in