Community Forum Archive
The Epilepsy Community Forums are closed, and the information is archived. The content in this section may not be current or apply to all situations. In addition, forum questions and responses include information and content that has been generated by epilepsy community members. This content is not moderated. The information on these pages should not be substituted for medical advice from a healthcare provider. Experiences with epilepsy can vary greatly on an individual basis. Please contact your doctor or medical team if you have any questions about your situation. For more information, learn about epilepsy or visit our resources section.
Vertigo and Epilepsy any connection?
Thu, 12/17/2009 - 04:14I have complex partial seizures with secondary generalization. I am recently diagnosed and am trying to learn as much as I can. I was wondering if anyone else experiences vertigo? It can happen in any position I am in and does not neccessitate a rapid change in position I can be perfectly still, if I am laying down for example, I will suddenly feel the room spinning (it even appears to me that it is visually) and sometimes I feel this odd sinking feeling, like I'm about to drop. Does anyone else experience this? Even if not related to epilepsy is vertigo a bad sign? Or is normal to experience it for no apparent reason?
Comments
Re: Vertigo and Epilepsy any connection?
Submitted by Crystal11 on Fri, 2009-12-25 - 14:41
I have had vertigo before and even had physical therapy for it. I do have complex partial seizures and drop seizures too. mainly if I miss medication it will happen.
The vertigo is usually long, or lasts a long time- more than just minutes. Vertigo can be due to an imbalance of fluid in the ear, or the equilimbrium can be the cause. Some people develop lots of fluid in their ears and this can cause those symtoms.
If you still have troubles with balance and vertigo- you might consult and ENT or Ear, nose and throat doctor who definitly could diagnose you pretty quick. They usually ask you to walk around or describe your symtoms. THere are even testing, which I had done, where you stand on a metal platform without your shoes, and the computer moves the platform while your in harness- so if you fall you won't get hurt. The computer measures how you move in responce to the movement. There are panels around you, in front and on both sides of you with some type of senory- so that you don't use the edge of the floor or other visual information to keep your balance. When I had the test- I was falling a lot when the computer moved the plate enough. The physical therapy for balance problems was neat and I felt it worked some- but some days are worse that others as far as my balance. I don't have a good gait while walking but my guide dog helps me with my balance as well as guiding my around things..
Take care, be safe.
Crystal
I have had vertigo before and even had physical therapy for it. I do have complex partial seizures and drop seizures too. mainly if I miss medication it will happen.
The vertigo is usually long, or lasts a long time- more than just minutes. Vertigo can be due to an imbalance of fluid in the ear, or the equilimbrium can be the cause. Some people develop lots of fluid in their ears and this can cause those symtoms.
If you still have troubles with balance and vertigo- you might consult and ENT or Ear, nose and throat doctor who definitly could diagnose you pretty quick. They usually ask you to walk around or describe your symtoms. THere are even testing, which I had done, where you stand on a metal platform without your shoes, and the computer moves the platform while your in harness- so if you fall you won't get hurt. The computer measures how you move in responce to the movement. There are panels around you, in front and on both sides of you with some type of senory- so that you don't use the edge of the floor or other visual information to keep your balance. When I had the test- I was falling a lot when the computer moved the plate enough. The physical therapy for balance problems was neat and I felt it worked some- but some days are worse that others as far as my balance. I don't have a good gait while walking but my guide dog helps me with my balance as well as guiding my around things..
Take care, be safe.
Crystal
Re: Vertigo and Epilepsy any connection?
Submitted by adamssa@uwec.edu on Tue, 2010-01-05 - 02:41
You could be anemic, or your drugs could be making you dizzy. That has happened to me a lot! I also would get very lightheaded right before a sz, but that's not what's happening to you. I think that can also happen with low blood sugar, if you go long periods of time without eating.
You could be anemic, or your drugs could be making you dizzy. That has happened to me a lot! I also would get very lightheaded right before a sz, but that's not what's happening to you. I think that can also happen with low blood sugar, if you go long periods of time without eating.
Re: Vertigo and Epilepsy any connection?
Submitted by kurmani1 on Thu, 2009-12-24 - 06:59
i have had epilespy for years and recently i have had feeling like the room is spinning and unsteady on my feet and nausea i still dont know what the problem is have consulted the doctor but his puzzled as well .