1 second vertigo attacks

[messedreng]

Hi. I'll try and keep this short. I'm a 32 year old male. Long time anxiety sufferer. About a month ago I had a septoplasty. Some time after (not entirely sure) I started having 1 second vertigo attacks. Feels like the world tips to the left real quick and its over. Some days there are no episodes. Others many. Happens when standing stil. Walking. And even sitting watching TV. Sometimes it feels like my head is buzzing (not audio) and then I get vertigo which jolts my anxiety and just like that, it's over.  I'm not sure, but think I automatically clench my teeth and it helps it pass. But not sure. Doc just checked my BP and he. BP fine.  But he finds my hr to be a bit high. (sitting here writing, it's 85, so not that bad i think.) while my anxiety is all over the place with tumors, stroke and such. I myself suspect some ear/muscle relation. My ears often feel blocked and sometimes hurt. At the start of the year I had fluids (after a flu) in the ears which muffled my own voice. I've hat tinnitus for years and some form of bruxism. (often clench my jaw/teeth for hours)

No nose/ear doc has really checked my ears for years except checking with the standard light and magnifier. And waiting time here is about 4 months.

All in all I'm curious if anyone can relate. And maybe keep my anxiety at ease.

Anyway, thanks

[SassyLassie]

Hello~I am sorry you are suffering with vertigo, it is no fun, I have it too at times.

I think one thing that might be the cause is having your neck out of alignment, I see a chiropractor for mine and it helps immensely, I would certainly try one, he/she will take some x-rays of your neck, study them and then go over the results with you. After a few treatments, you should start to feel better.

A vitamin deficiency can also cause vertigo, you may be low in the B vitamins and minerals. I would try a good B complex along with a good multi-mineral.

Believe it or not, clenching your teeth may also be contributing to the issue. You might be unconsciously holding your jaw tight, this in turn can cause the balancing mechanisms in your ear to possibly pinch nerves that cause the vertigo. Also, you could have a TMJ issue. TMJ, or  Temporomandibular  Joint, can cause inflammation of the jaw joint many times affecting the middle or inner ear.  The middle ear contains the vestibular nerve and other important parts that are responsible for maintaining the body’s sense of balance. This situation is treatable and the symptoms can be reversed in the care of a dentist with experience treating TMJ.

I hope you find relief soon, it is no fun.

[anthony2369]

I would go to an ENT specialist. Vertigo is often caused by inner ear issues. Anxiety does not help either. Do not worry just take deep breaths better times are on the horizon!(:

[AnxiousNoMore]

Clenching your teeth is not a good option to relieve anything like vertigo or anxiety because you can damage them. Try to find a different solution, like clenching your fist.