Putting the Fun in Dysfunctional

Off on and on for the past week I've been SO dizzy! It started off as only happening when I stood up, bent over or moved too quickly. I knew something was off so I went and talked to my doctor. He sent me for some blood work as my blood pressure was a little low in the clinic - 110. The results came back the next day saying I had VERY low blood sugar, and my iron was on the lower end. But everything else appeared fine. He told me to eat more throughout the day and to rest as much as I felt I needed to rest.

A week later (Jan 24'th) I was still very dizzy, even when sitting down and it was sometimes accompanied by chest pain. Back to the doctor I went! My blood pressure was still 110, so that's likely my normal bp. It's never really been taken before. After a series of questions he had me lay down flat on the bed and turn my head to one side. He then pulled me up at which time I had to turn my head and see if I was dizzy (I was both times, both sides).

He then diagnosed me with vertigo. We're hoping it is just an inflammation in the inner ear or maybe an infection that will go away. I'm on a medication to relieve dizziness for two weeks, we will follow up when the prescription runs out. If it's no better he wants to send me for a scan on my brain, this will make sure there is no fluid, brain lesion or something else going on!

He mentioned vertigo can last 2 days to 2 years. I'm REALLY hoping it goes away and there is no need for a brain scan!