Feel like I'm drunk - only I'm not! Dizzy dizzy,!

[fullmoonfiend]

Have just had a bad cold, and alhough I feel absolutely fine now, have woken up this morning feeling terribly dizzy and out-of-balance. it's like being pissed - only I'm not!
Is it an ear-nose-throat thing? How long will it last, anybody? I have to go to work tomorrow Any help/advice welcome. It's really odd!

[QueenVictoria]

Inner ear infection. Ive had it lots. Its a total pita, had it when i was pg last.

You need to visit docs to get some antibiotics or some stuff that fixes it - have had both types. (sorry - cant remember names of drugs).

It will go on its own eventually though. Rest up as much as possible - try not to move your head too much.

[Carmenere]

It could be vertigo or labryntitus brought on by a sinus infection, do a search on the net for more info.hth.

[NotQuiteCockney]

Close your eyes. Do you feel like you're doing somersaults? If so, it's probably labyrinthitis, in which case, it will pass. It's an after-effect of the cold.

Having caffeine makes it worse. So does turning your head quickly (duh).

From what I know, the drugs for labyrinthitis just suppress the symptoms, and don't fix it. Also, they have nasty side-effects. It's best to just wait it out if you can.

[jalopy]

Poor you, fullmoonfiend. Does sound like labyrinthitis. Horrible! It will take a few days for the worst symptoms to calm down but can take a few weeks for a normal feeling to return. Your GP can prescribe something that will help with the nausea.

[fullmoonfiend]

Thanks for the responses! And there was I feeling really chuffed that the cold went so quickly .

[NotQuiteCockney]

It can go fairly quickly, depending on how severe it is, or maybe just luck. My attacks never last more than 4-6 hours. And I always get them after colds with a lot of snot.