21 CAUSES of Dizziness and Vertigo | Dr. Jon Saunders

[@r-anne7375]

Thank you for this video. I thought it was just me having dizziness, nauseous and sometime spinning episodes, but after reading all the comments, I can see that I'm not alone. I've spent time in the hospital (5 days) and been referred to specialist, had MRI's and CT scans, but there are no clear answers. Its very hard to live life this way.

[@drjonsaunders]

Sorry to hear this.

[@lex_hayes]

I hear you. I've had non stop constant vertigo and an inability to balance for almost 9 months straight. It's horrific.

[@sashanash4843]

i been like this for year and got all test too

[@JKdalia]

​@@lex_hayes me to did you become better now?

[@poe4222]

​@lex_hayes have you felt better?

[@aidaaquino9997]

Sleep deprivation and stress really causes dizziness. Thank you so much Dr. Jon for the very informational medical information.

[@drjonsaunders]

My pleasure!

[@FeralFoxie]

Seeing as I’m a younger adult, I thought I wouldn’t have many issues working long hours and getting a bit less sleep than the average person. I began having dizzy spells a week ago, 1 every few days, then today I had 3 intense, long spells back to back. Thank you for the video! Sleep deprivation for sure is contributing, still going to follow up with the doc

[@drjonsaunders]

Glad to hear you are following up with your doctor.

[@gabrielledavis9256]

Awesome and best presentation with all the details possibilities explaining what causes dizzy/vertigo. Thank you for taking your time to do this for people!

[@drjonsaunders]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Winterbear009]

All the reason stated here is helping me to join the dots. Thanks for putting everything in one video and taking the effort to help us. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Doc 🙏

[@drjonsaunders]

Glad to help!

[@slc1161]

I started out with vestibular migraines. No answers from docs until I went to a pain clinic. In 10 minutes he diagnosed it as cervicogenic dizziness. Had an MRI and my neck is a mess! I have a type of arthritis called DISH. It was finally picked up a couple of years after my MRI of my head and neck. It showed a lot of bone deposits on my anterior cervical vertebrae, causing decreased motion and occasional choking. On further follow up, my entire spine and vertebrae are in rough shape. Keep pushing your doctors.

[@drjonsaunders]

Good advice. Best wishes.

[@natalia8989]

Hi Doctor, this is a great and simple explanation of causes of dizziness. I am sure it will help many people. I have been suffering from vertigo and dizziness for over 4 years, after a two severe BPPV episodes. I can manage it now and I find that I have two types - from the inner year (mostly happens after sleepless night. I do Epley, or other maneuvers) and cervicogenic which I manage self-massaging neck and SCM specifically, and all neck muscles. I wish I found such video 4 years ago - it would save lots of frustration. Thank you and enjoy your weekend!

[@drjonsaunders]

Good for you...often you can self-manage, especially once you have the correct diagnosis. Best wishes! :)

[@66AleX99]

Thank you Doctor 🙏 My case is Cervicogenic Dizziness, loosing the curve of my neck due to the work (cutting hair) that i been doing for 32 years. I am sure that with the help of my chiropracter,massage therapist and phisycal therapy at home i will be fine.

[@drjonsaunders]

Best wishes and good luck in your recovery!

[@PM-zb7jm]

Sleeping on a neck roll helps.

[@sarahaparicio1839]

Hi doctor I've been suffering with dizziness for years, that I learned to live with it. But now that I saw your video I think it could be vertigo but I'm not 💯 sure. Thx for sharing this information!

[@drjonsaunders]

My pleasure, I am glad you enjoyed my video. :)

[@harrybrooks9634]

Thank you for your easily understood and detailed identification of possible causes of dizziness! Your calm strong voice is easy to understand! We watched five KZbin videos about dizziness--YOURS IS THE BEST! Matsuko & Harry Brooks

[@drjonsaunders]

You're very welcome! Thank you for your support. :)

[@sandymatza]

Thank-You so Much for this. I’ve been having dizziness for about 1 1/2 years. I’m under a lot of stress and sleep deprivation from this toxic community that I live in but can’t find another place to live that I can afford.

[@drjonsaunders]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video - take good care!

[@yummyyums1369]

Ask God for help. He will solve all problems.

[@johnpalumbo2415]

Thank you Dr Jon for all your videos. They are one of the best I've seen on youtube regarding dizziness. I have TMJ / TMD, I'm missing rear molars on one side of my mouth, throwing my bite off, giving me jaw, ear pain, also have headaches, I'm told could be from TMJ. But anyway now in process of getting implants to correct my bite. I've seen so many Dr's ENT, Neurologist, Cardiologist, Mri's, blood work etc. all negative. So just hoping for the best. Thanks again!

[@drjonsaunders]

Thanks for sharing, I hope you feel better soon...all the best!

[@IdolEyes84]

Pregnancy, vistibular migraines, ear issues, anxiety/breathing, low iron, possible neck issues, (not enough) caffeine, allergies/sinus - Eustachian tube (had grommets, need to fix allergies), TMJ, stress/light sleeper/tired, SM muscles are also painful.tight, posture...wow no wonder I've been dizzy for last 5 years (esp the past few months).

[@drjonsaunders]

Thanks for watching!

[@ebony3419]

I have all of those myself!!! 😮 I have been pregnant once, miscarried though... Omg. I thought I was alone...Thank you for your comment! Take care of yourself! ❤🇦🇺

[@nicky2591]

Iv being dizzy for 20 years , and I had sudden deafness I was told I had an infection in ears . But now years after I decided to go for my arm , that have been week for years , now I understand that a neck can cause it . I'm not having a MRI now because I told them about my arms , I wished I'd have known this . But I do have vitomen d deficiency to . I'm hoping that I don't have ms because now I have tested positive for Hoffman's and Babinski. I was also attacked by a violent ex boyfriend who tried to kill me and nearly broke my neck in a choke hold . That was over 20 years ago . Not long after my dizynes started and at ears . I'm a bit worried it's ms but I hope not but maybe it's my neck maybe my ex caused this . Never stay with a man who hits you .

[@milagrosmedina4626]

I have dizziness, Vertigo, cirvegonic Vertigo, ear issues, anxiety, unsteadness balance, light headache and vision. Now I seen specialist chiropractic he took me x-ray what cause of my dizziness after x-ray he said come back within a week to tell me the result, so after a week came back his clinic he said i have 6 sublaxation 6 posture distortion and 13 problems include my back of my neck! Now I am going to see him for 3 months 3 times a week! Hopefully it will help my dizziness!!!

[@kellyfj]

What an amazing overview - thank you

[@drjonsaunders]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@barkingdog9509-]

Seeing an upper cervical spine chiropractor was very helpful for my dizziness. However, stretching my scm muscles and other parts of my neck seemed to be what got rid of my dizziness for good. This was a direct result from weight lifting.

[@drjonsaunders]

Glad you are feeling better...all the best.

[@barkingdog9509-]

Thank you for the video explaining how to stretch the scm muscle, very helpful!!

[@wendymartinez7366]

An acupuncture treatment cured me of vertigo that I had had for several years, which I believe was due to stress! Thankful

[@drjonsaunders]

Glad to hear you are better!

[@gregoryrise]

Direct speech AWESOME content! Extremely helpful! Found comments depressing over something of a subjective condition to diagnose and treat. Personally, steering towards PPPD. As with many cures many tiny elements contribute to become a big thing. For me, eustachian blockage, anxiety, lack of sleep and blood pressure medications contributing factors.

[@drjonsaunders]

Glad you found this helpful.

[@lamlach5154]

Amazing. Thank you so much.

[@drjonsaunders]

Welcome!

[@yeimipichardo5950]

Excelente and Important information Thank You Dr Saunders..🥰

[@drjonsaunders]

Thank you!

[@NikaVeronika88]

Thank you Doc! This is probably the best explanation of the potential causes of dizziness. I've been struggling with dizziness(woozy feeling) at random times in the day for probably a month or few. Sitting down and laying down seems when it's worse. My neck is really tight and I get regular massages but that doesn't seem to help. I feel like my ears are half plugged(not too bad). I don't have health insurance, so that makes it difficult to go to the doctor for check ups and diagnosis. :/

[@drjonsaunders]

I'm glad you liked the video...all the best.

[@HouseOfBees]

hello, im having a similar feeling, did you ever find out what it was?

[@tsheringdekar7981]

How are u now? Did your ear and dizziness clear up?

[@mariodash5]

Good morning I have dizziness, vertigo, lightheadedness, constantly, every day for 17 years Right now, just chewing food destabilizes me... I have low blood pressure, low sugar levels, have had braces twice, thought about vestibular migraine, doctor said I have PPPD, neuro dystonia and chronic bppv... Thank you for these tracks and for your videos which I really like Good day

[@drjonsaunders]

I'm sorry to hear that, I hope you find my videos helpful.

[@mariodash5]

​@@drjonsaundersYes lot of nice informations thanks you for all your vidéos, about neck and dizziness

[@mshalady]

Very informative! But almost everything you listed I have! 🥴 Will tackle one at a time!

[@drjonsaunders]

You got this!

[@javiersandoval3071]

thank you doctor increadibly helpful info here. I'm only 22 and have been going through dizziness for the past 6 weeks non stop. will for sure be bringing up some of these topics to my doctor.

[@drjonsaunders]

Excellent...best of luck.

[@kanthvickram4490]

Doctor, thanks a million to you for explaing all the causes for vrtigo.

[@drjonsaunders]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kaibiganka7558]

This is very informative Doc. Thank you for this video. My mom suffers from vertigo. I will share this to her and hope will help.

[@drjonsaunders]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MICROVISIONDETECTIONS]

Excellent information ! ❤

[@drjonsaunders]

Glad it was helpful!

[@heartchakra2]

Excellent video. So much of Information

[@drjonsaunders]

Thank you!

[@waynebrady969]

I really appreciate you taking time to make this video. I am in the process of figuring out these types of symptoms now ( for about the last 8 months). I don’t want to just take prescription drugs. I have watched some of your other videos too.Thanks again

[@drjonsaunders]

My pleasure - best of luck in finding the cause to your problem.

[@vernonson66]

Hello Dr Saunders, I just wanted to make a few comments, nothing bad. I have suffered from vertigo on and off for several years. My last vertigo episode was late July of last year when I rolled quickly to my left side in bed and the spinning sensation hit me for may 10 seconds. Since then the residual effects have been bothering me and still do today. I have had no more spinning sensation but I am still constantly dizzy most of the time,especially when I stand up and walk around. I have been to the doctor and have been through 2 different physical therapists who both did the epley maneuver on me many times but it never helped and I had no reaction. I was shown many vestibular exercises which I tried for a few weeks but never seemed to do any good either. I had a brain mri done which was clear and I also had a procedure done to check the arteries in my neck which was clear as well. I recently started doing the vestibular exercises again on my own in one of your videos to see if they might help. I honestly don’t know the verdict yet but I have been doing them for a few days. I mainly notice my off balance issue at work when I’m looking into the microscope at work because I have to move my head a lot on the job. And again I notice that I’m really off balance when I get up and stand and when I walk. I also notice it in the shower. I honestly don’t know what type of dizziness I have but I personally have ruled out bppv because I recently tried the epley maneuver on myself again about 3 times and there was no reaction. You have mentioned cervicogenis dizziness which I am sure I just misspelled and I have heard of pppd which might be a possibility. I guess I’m asking you for any possible advice because as I mentioned earlier I have been to my doctor and therapists and I have been a an ent doctor. This did actually clear up for about a week and a half but it came back. It doesn’t hurt or anything but it is bothersome and besides the exercises I don’t know what else to do but if worse comes to worse I will have to accept this as something I will have to deal with for the rest of my life and hopefully not go on disability for it. I realize my attitude here is not the best but I need someone to understand that the so called professional people in my hometown don’t seem to really know what to do. Again I hope you have some decent advice for me.

[@drjonsaunders]

Thank you for your comment and post...definitely doesn't sound like BPPV anymore...glad you have ruled out many other potential causes - it iis VERY frustrating trying to manage dizziness when you aren't sure of the cause. Reading through your comment, I suggest you bring up PPPD with your doctor and cervical vertigo (cervicogenic dizziness). Sometimes it can take MONTHS to notice improvement after doing the cervicogenic dizziness exercises AND vestibular rehab. I would also suggest you try and find a chiropractor who is well versed in the upper cervical spine, as sometimes that may be the missing piece of the puzzle. I wish you a full recovery and please don't give up yet...best wishes!

[@lydiavillarreal8596]

​@@drjonsaunders x

[@mightyMouseFabLab]

Can we please have an update?

[@doreenbowen3305]

This is definitely me, thought I was the only one going through this😢 thanks for sharing

[@eleanorrigby2923]

Question about your bppd, did your providers do the dix hallpike maneuver to diagnose. Have you tried the Lempert maneuver. There's three canals that are involved so maybe you're just not doing the right maneuver. I get vertigo often but manage it well. Blair Chiro or Nucca do excellent cervical spine xrays. I also have neck issues. My overall root cause is malocclusion combined with a tongue tie, for real. I'm feeling much better by fixing my teeth. It's a super long story and you have to find the right provider.

[@CS-vw7tl]

Thanks a lot for this, really appreciate laying out all possibilities, extremely helpful.

[@drjonsaunders]

Glad it was helpful!

[@spacecat7125]

Thanks you for this. I have been plagued with vertigo episodes since May. I think it has to do with my neck as I am always tense and anxious. I also suffer from migraines and they have been more frequent now.

[@drjonsaunders]

Best wishes in your recovery.

[@imlv2614]

So glad i found you, doctor❤❤❤You are the BEST🎉

[@drjonsaunders]

Thank you!

[@justafewquestions3647]

Excellent video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😎 Thank You

[@drjonsaunders]

Glad you liked it!

[@loveconquersall143]

What a great, thorough video! 👍👍👌

[@drjonsaunders]

Thank you kindly!

[@las-palmas3930]

Thanks Dr.Jon for the explanation regarding Dizziness which I experienced also,I try two exercises every morning that you shown before it's really help me a lot.more power to you god bless..

[@drjonsaunders]

Thanks for sharing!

[@artapres34]

@@drjonsaunders hello, do you receive new patients? How can I contact you?

[@drjonsaunders]

@@artapres34 Yes... www.chirofirst.ca

[@sammirolo]

Amazing. Thank you so much. 🙏

[@drjonsaunders]

You're so welcome!

[@vernonson66]

Hello Dr Saunders, I wanted to get more advice from you. Since the last time I commented, I was kind of distressed because I wasn't sure what was causing my dizziness. I will try to be brief. It turns out that I did indeed still have bppv. I had a real bad spinning episode last night trying to go to the bathroom and today at work I was kind of miserable. I decided to try the epley maneuver again. The first time I had a mild reaction starting with the left side and that was it but I completed the procedure. A few minutes later I decided to start with the right side and I got a major reaction starting on the right side. The spinning didn't last very long but it was very intense so that told me that I was doing it right but treating the wrong side at first. After the right side calmed down about a minute later, I went to the the left ear and nothing really happened. Then I completed the procedure by turning to the left and looking down and once again for about 6-8 seconds I had a major spinning reaction so I stayed there for a minute. I did have a little residual dizziness which is to be expected and I'm being careful about not looking down and keeping my head straight as possible for about 24 hours. I wanted to ask what else should I do since this maneuver does appear to be working for me. How long should it take for me to feel total relief. I'm probably going to do the epley maneuver again tomorrow after work unless you recommend that I wait another day or so. But I just wanted to ask how many more times should I do the epley maneuver and when should I expect relief. I'm hoping this will cure my off balance problem and so forth.

[@drjonsaunders]

First, please see your doctor for the correct diagnosis...once you are 100% certain you have BPPV from your doctor, then either they can help you with the Epley or you can try on your own...in my experience, you should start with the worst side and continue until it is resolved...could take 5-10 times over a number of days...then move on to the other side...if it still persists, please go back to your doctor to make sure nothing else is causing it...sometimes it may be coming from a different part of the inner ear...all the best.

[@mariodash5]

Merci pour ces pistes ! 🌟

[@drjonsaunders]

:)

[@renecadotte2059]

I like your show I've had vertigo for many years, my first experience was when I went to get up in the morning and I fell over I could not find the bedroom wall and ended up in the hospital he checked all my vitals and they're fine, he asked me to walk towards him and caught me on my down to the floor so he gave me a needle of gravel and about 10 or so minutes I was able to walk out of the hospital with no problem. But I still have the odd episode once in a while it still happens even even when I look up. I also get motion sickness but having peppermints seemed to help I don't get it. Thanks Rene

[@drjonsaunders]

Sorry to hear, please see my video on BPPV to start and then go and see your doctor for an appropriate diagnosis. Best wishes.

[@hikedayley9309]

Thank you Dr Jon. Great video!

[@drjonsaunders]

My pleasure!

[@JKdalia]

I suffer from constant dizziness, my life has stopped and I hope to return as I was and also my pressure is always high I don't know which doctor to go to, I've been to many and everything is fine

[@drjonsaunders]

Sorry to hear, you have to keep ruling out each potential cause. Best wishes.

[@Miramiku]

Thanks for this informative video, doctor. It offers by far the most explanations for vertigo/dizziness. I started feeling dizzy after the 2nd AZ vaccine, along with more side effects. Just had a whole lot of tests done that show absolutely nothing. Will ask my body soon via kinesiology through a naturopath what's going on. At least you provide some possibilities to work with. Have had this for two years now and unfortunately, medicine has no answers. Will let you know 🙂

[@drjonsaunders]

Thanks for watching!

[@user-np2od9gv6j]

Thanks a lot dear Doctor. Best regards from Bangladesh.

[@drjonsaunders]

You are most welcome.

[@livingthedream2773]

If you open your eyes and things are moving like you're inside a tornado you will vomit and collapse. There's a difference. If you feel like your in a boat in rough seas and nothing is stable, this is dizziness. I found that for me, I would sit up and extend both arms out and close my eyes.

[@drjonsaunders]

Thanks for sharing...best wishes.

[@lebooshdiaries]

Dear Dr Jon, I had a bout of vertigo recently and my SCM had been painful and tight few days leading up to it. When you say have the neck checked, who will be the best to check it? A chiropractor or a physical therapist? Thank you very much for this video.

[@drjonsaunders]

Yes either a chiropractor or physio who has experience with cervicogenic dizziness.

[@lachele7099]

Thank you doctor for a thorough video. Which type of doctor should i seek to check my neck pain?

[@drjonsaunders]

Chiropractor or physical therapist.

[@lachele7099]

@@drjonsaunders thank you. 😊

[@gailremp8389]

Mine was ear wax very deeply in there…got dumb in left ear, went to GuideWell and the nurse, John, said ‘we’ll clean both.’ Ok 10 mins and out comes what looked like a small dead Cheeto. Then other ear done..next morning got up exciting wobble but no. What? Yep..I now walk every day, still have silly stuff with back when you are 74..BUT no wobble.

[@drjonsaunders]

I'm glad to hear you are feeling better.

[@gailremp8389]

@@drjonsaunders thx. Whatever works. As long as not too stupid. I am in Central FL so we dodged a bullet in hurricane..for a change. You take care too. Peace.

[@rkgdartiste6962]

Thanks for this

[@drjonsaunders]

My pleasure!

[@lex_hayes]

I've seen a balance physio. He did the Hall-Pike and I had nystagmus on the left. And he did the Horizontal Roll test and I had nystagmus on my right. I have 56% hearing in my right ear and some negative pressure and terrible tinnitus. BPPV fits when I'm bending down and looking up. But the rest of the time I have constant vertigo that never goes away and I can't balance. I'm 41 and I have to use a walking stick to go out and I rely on the walls and furniture at home to get around. Finally a GP is taking this seriously and not just putting it down to Covid. I also have Narcolepsy and Fibromyalgia. I can't see properly most of the time and half the time i have to close one eye and squint to be able to read -- like right now. The GP tried Betahistine but it made it a lot worse so I was told to stop it. He also put me on Escitalopram and I'm on Ritalin for my Narcolepsy and Pregabalin for my Fibromyalgia pain. Plus I'm on Betavit. None of it is really helping. Neither is the Epley Manoeuvre. The right side of my head feels kinda heavy and full. I am fatigued and when my balance is bad I can't think or function properly as I'm so focused on balancing I can't focus on anything else. I can't work. And it's hard to be a good Mum to my 16yo son. I had an MRI and it was clear. I can't find any condition that gives constant vertigo. Even Meniere's veritgo is periodic and mine is not. It's persistent. The physio says an ENT wouldn't do anything much he wasn't doing but I think there's something else going on apart from BPPV because the vertigo with that is widely reported to last up to about 90 seconds - but it's almost been 9 months of it. - My BP and blood sugar is ok. - I don't drink caffeine. - I had the vertigo before I started the Pregabalin so it's not that. - I've been on Ritalin for 12 years so it's not that. - I'm definitely stressed and anxious. - I get fatigued when it's bad because I can't sleep. - I don't get light headed much. - I vear off to right when walking but everything spins to the left. - I am very sensitive to light. I keep my curtains closed all the time and have to wear sunglasses outside because the light bothers me. - My iron level is ok. - I'm not pregnant. - Blood tests are ok. - Don't have allergies or sinus. - I get quite a lot of headaches. - I'm sensitive to loud noises in my right ear. - I have a fast heartrate resting of about 120bpm. - I had Myocarditis in 2021 and it wasn't due to the vax. Thank you for your reply on another of your videos. It helps to know someone is hearing me! And your videos have given me some points to raise with my new GP on Tuesday. Thank you Lex

[@drjonsaunders]

Best of luck Lex...keep positive and moving forward. Dr. J.

[@pascalmwanza8824]

I have been struggling with neck pain, disc bulge at C3-4, is that the cause of neck pain, dizziness, imbalance, unsteadiness and headaches. feeling like falling off when I am sitting. please Doctor help me.

[@drjonsaunders]

It's hard for me to say without examining you unfortunately. I hope you find my videos helpful and you feel better soon. Take care.

[@desertcandle1]

My iron saturation was low also my RDW was High with my MCHC was low. Bith showed liw iron. Adding iron pills has helped my vertigo.

[@drjonsaunders]

Thanks for sharing. :)

[@mitzi605]

I've had vertigo since 2009. The 1st episode was bad and I'd be fearful it would happen again. I've never had it as bad as the 1st time but it hasn't went away either. If i get enough sleep and stay hydrated my symptoms are better. If my neck gets tight and stiff I usually get problems. Doctors don't help so I just try to manage my symptoms and live with it and hope it doesn't get to awful. I did learn to focus on a corner of something to get my eyes from spinning and I immediately change my head position. I'd been told I have positional vertigo and or cervical.

[@drjonsaunders]

Sorry to hear this...please check out some of my other videos for some help...all the best.

[@bhavyaklbhavyakl3810]

Sir I have a vertigo and inner ear and imbalance from 5years

[@drjonsaunders]

Sorry to hear this. :(

[@loribrenninger6841]

Dr. S. Thank you so much for your video. Thank you for sharing that too much omega 3 can cause dizziness. I have started taking fish oil and notice that I have been feeling dizzy. I plan to stop and see if I feel better. Thanks again!

[@drjonsaunders]

All the best!

[@beverlybanks1385]

Thanks again Doc !!!! 🤗😉🤗😉🤗

[@drjonsaunders]

My pleasure!

[@Brineytoes]

Age-related macular degeneration, with its attendant visual distortions such as wavy lines, and later, geographic atrophy with its missing patches of vision also cause dizziness. This is a growing problem with seniors, causing frequent falls. My blind center addresses this cause by holding special exercise classes. increase the ability to balance. The problems from this disease are growing exponentially as the population ages and will become a huge problem over the next decade, ophthalmologists warn.

[@drjonsaunders]

Yes, thanks for sharing!

[@michelleweston7511]

I have had dizziness/ Vertigo for about 3 years now. No one seems to know why. I've had an mri and everything was normal. I did however get rear ended about 5 years ago, my frame was bent that's how fast she was going. Because of my dizziness I fell off the last 2 steps in the basement and broke my shoulder. I'm really tired of being dizzy. I've had vestibular testing done, my right side seemed to be worse, but nothing came of that. I'm just really tired of it and yes it has been depressing me. I haven't driven my car in 3 years either. It has stopped me dead in my tracks, I am unable to do most things that I used to do. What would my next steps be?

[@drjonsaunders]

Sorry to hear this....please find a good professional who can guide/help with your recovery.

[@dmmchugh3714]

In January 2019. I developed a vestibular problem after a several-days long stomach virus (I was so ill I could only vomit while laying down). I went to the ear doctor and had my vestibular issue diagnosed. I followed the epley exercises and the problem subsided - but it did not go away completely. Even today when someone walks towards me I feel a little off balance - like when 2 magnets are next to each other. And walking at night puts me off balance if I move my head to look right or left while walking straight. I have found yoga balance exercise help. My balance feels stronger afterwards .

[@drjonsaunders]

Great, you may find my vestibular rehab video helpful as well.

[@paolareale4386]

Hi Thank you for the video, I am having vertigo!!! It is terrible, I will start a therapy in a few days I do not know what they will do... thanks for the info

[@drjonsaunders]

My pleasure!

[@peanutgallery0142]

Just wondering who ultimately does the diagnosis? MD? Chiropractor ? Will a Chiropractor do all the necessary tests etc?

[@drjonsaunders]

Great question! Your DC can diagnose cervicogenco dizziness, or other vestibular problems, but it is best to have a team to rule out other causes, your MD, ENT, and Neurologist or PT can be helpful. Best wishes.

[@perryfree3903]

My problem, I get a few of these going on at the same time. I definitely have ear problems and neck problems. But I also take medications but when I get dizzy. It kicks out my fight or flight my anxiety goes boom. Triple dizziness

[@drjonsaunders]

Sorry to hear. It is sometimes difficult to tease out the cause, as there may be more than one. Best wishes.

[@appymichael9099]

Thanks Doc ❤

[@drjonsaunders]

My pleasure!

[@shak7430]

Hello Mr.John. I watched your vedio carefully. you have given lot informations of the causes for this vertigo dizziness . good thank you. my question is where can I go and who is the right one for this treatment.i am having this problem for more than 40 years. but it comes in my life once in two to three years and it will last for almost a week and then it disappears itself without any treatment. whenever it comes to me , I have unexplainable bad life. you know as a doctor, the language has no power to express the human feeling.from yesterday, I am having this problem. my daughter checked my blood pressure , sugar. my blood pressure is ok but sugar is little high.i am wanting for my daughter to take me to hospital this evening but I am not sure they are going to do anything for my problem. so please could you advise me or recommend me the right doctor in Mississauga or Toronto who you really trust? thank you sir. sorry for I have written too much today because my sad situation.

[@drjonsaunders]

Sorry to hear all of this, please see someone who has experience with dizziness/vertigo...your MD can refer you to an ENT and/or neurologist. You can also seek out help from a DC or PT who has experience with dizziness and Vertigo. Best of luck.

[@MICROVISIONDETECTIONS]

Respected sir, can you please elaborate the role of levetiracetam in Dizziness I am taking this medicine since 2020 November, more than three and half years (Doses 250 Morning And 500 at Night) for Right Frontal parasagital Cortical Cavernoma which is now reduced upto 35% measuring size in recent MRI 9.2X8X9.2 m.m. and now feeling dizziness since one month and on Tab. Vertin 26m.g. , I am Medical Microbiologist & working in Medical College in India. Please kindly do the needful. 🙏

[@drjonsaunders]

It's hard to say if your meds are causing your dizziness, please see your doctor to discuss. Best wishes.

[@MICROVISIONDETECTIONS]

@@drjonsaunders Okay and thank you so much sir ! 🙏

[@Yuppie.Mike.]

I had vertigo for 10 years went to the hospital many times looking like I was having stroke it turned out to be the side effects of the medication lamictal. Doctors are insanely stupid. Embracing ignorance and believing exactly what the pharmaceutical companies tell them. If You look up a possible side effects of this medication of vertigo or liver damage no mention of or vertigo. I was diagnosed with alcoholic cirrhosis I don't drink. if a pharmaceutical company hasn't posted it you are done trying to think about it. You have to ask specific questions on Google does this medication cause vertigo? does his medication cause liver disease?. I have not met one doctor that can figure this out . My sister saw me having an attacked instantly she figured it out. Every medical journal is full of pharmaceutical ads. Have you ever seen one ad that told the truth? You're all embracing ignorance. You have to look out for yourselves, do not trust your doctor. Get on KZbin figured out. if you ask does this medication cause vertigo you will find the Truth.

[@drjonsaunders]

We definitely need to be our own health advocates.

[@JC-be4fu]

Thank you for this amazing video. Still trying to figure out the cause of my vertigo with tinnitus which is helped by taking migraine meds when it starts. I used to have bad meniere’s attacks with roaring tinnitus and severe vertigo that lasted from 1.5 to 4.5 hours. This has improved, thankfully but I still have no idea what’s happening with my inner ear. MRI is normal. Very frustrating indeed. Any suggestions would be welcome.

[@drjonsaunders]

Wish I could offer advice, but with out knowing your full history and examination, I cannot...all the best!

[@eleanorrigby2923]

Tmjd, malocclusion, tongue tie?

[@rajibbanerjee2784]

Thanks a lot for your vital explanation.i have prob of fogginess and lightheadedness while walking for 15 min with body imbalance. I have a slight pain in neck but with physiotherapy pain releived but these symptoms persist. Bppv checked its ok. In xray no subluxation (dr opinion). Bp is normal while having these symptoms. Can u suggest anything sir? Regards

[@drjonsaunders]

Sounds like you may need further testing to determine cause. Best wishes.

[@redmismartphone2862]

Thankyou so much for this detailed video on dizziness. Dr. For the past one week im feeling dizzy when i get up from bed or when i lie down on bed. It goes off in few seconds. no issues while doing my regular activities otherwise. I have shoulder pain fir dew weeks now. Can you pls explain in a video why is it caused and how to treat it at home.

[@drjonsaunders]

This should help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH_QiYuGj6t7pMUsi=ozWLJgWfNlM5qfHx

[@redmismartphone2862]

Thankyou so much.

[@ahmdnaube3745]

I wish you visit the Maldives! To show you my symptoms. This is crazy diziness symptoms with mastoid area with back of the ear pain 24/7 drs could not figure out the actual reason. Said to check with Physiotherapy of neck. Now waiting for my queue number

[@drjonsaunders]

I hope you feel better soon!

[@ahmdnaube3745]

@@drjonsaunders Thanks dr

[@pleximan2008]

Subscribed.

[@drjonsaunders]

Thank you!

[@vernonson66]

Hello Dr Saunders, I have commented on this video before and I wanted to make another comment or 2. I am starting to think that it might not be dizziness that I am suffering from but I'm not sure. About an hour ago before coming on here, I once again performed the epley maneuver on both sides or both ears, with no reaction either way. I also went ahead and did the half somersault maneuver and again for both sides, surprisingly no reaction either way. I'm starting think that I have something else going on but I don't know what it is. I had been doing vestibular exercises for almost 3 weeks and to be honest I got fed up with not feeling any difference after all that time so I stopped. I will be going to my regular doctor in 2 weeks and I will tell him what is going on. I still have the off balance feeling but I don't think it is dizziness of course I am not a doctor either. At this point Dr Saunders, as I mentioned before, I personally believe that I may just have to let whatever this is just run its course and see what happens and face the possibility that I might have to deal with this for some time. I know you said don't give up but I am honestly tired of fighting with this. At least you tried and maybe my doctor might have something else in mind but for now I am just going to see if it will work itself out and hopefully not become disabled with it.

[@drjonsaunders]

Thank you for your comment...the only way to help a symptom (dizziness, sciatica, headaches, etc...) is to first determine the cause, henc this particular video. I know it can be frustrating sometimes, but until you and your doctor figure out the underlying cause of your problem you will continue to be frustrated...so I will still say, do not give up. Once you find the cause, the solution will also be available...best wishes.

[@irisiris7669]

Hi doctor, Does neck hernia cause dizziness? My doctor said it comes from neck, but even after my physical therapy, I still feel dizzy. Its been 2 months already. I have a strange feeling of dizzines, as only my head is rocking. I dont feel dizzy when I move my neck. That feeling is always there, except when I sleep or lie down. Is it possible to come from the neck? :(

[@drjonsaunders]

Yes it is still possible...there are many tissues that can be contributing and can sometimes take a while to heal...that being said, you should still be ruling our other potential causes as well...all the best.

[@lex_hayes]

Thanks

[@drjonsaunders]

Wow! Thanks so much! I really appreciate your support!

[@monicaball542]

I was diagnosed with PPPD, and or vestibular migraine, I went through many diets, VRT and medication but it hasn’t helped. I’m beginning to think it’s stemming from my neck because I have a lot of upper back and trap stiffness and trigger points. What do you recommend? My symptoms are dizziness when up and moving around, head and ear pressure, and just general brain fogginess.

[@drjonsaunders]

Check out these 2 videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZyun6aQbLyGm68 AND kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZzad6GCoc2Whqc

[@space5776]

My doctor prescribed me Stemetil . It says if you have low blood pressure, don’t take it. If you have heart problems don’t take it. I got Ectopic Heart Beat. Also I worry if my blood pressure is low or high but doc say all normal. Should I take Stemetil then ? Thanks

[@drjonsaunders]

The only one who can comment or recommend whether or not you take a prescription medication is your physician. I suggest you have a conversation with them to voice your concerns. Best wishes.

[@chrisbaye]

I've suffered from Vertigo for several years now. First time it happened I saw the ENT who adjusted the crystals. Since then when I get it I seem to wake up with it which lasts 1-2 days and always seems to be at the same time of the month. I'm 74 so it's not period related. MRI showed nothing abnormal. Also not eating or drinking anything different. Any idea what's possibly causing this cycle?

[@drjonsaunders]

It's hard for me to say without examining you. Sorry I can help you further. Best wishes.

[@lesliedaubert1411]

I have temporal lobe epilepsy also.

[@drjonsaunders]

:(

[@rachelramsden9659]

Good afternoon Dr I have vertigo thank you for your information I will try also my blood pressure is going up and down what can I do

[@drjonsaunders]

I hope you feel better soon - it would be good to check with your doctor.

[@raymondmccombie4808]

What about labrhinitis?

[@drjonsaunders]

Yes, usually caused by an infection. Best wishes.

[@maureenhunter9648]

Thanks

[@drjonsaunders]

My pleasure!

[@happyharry2419]

Dear Dr. Jon Saunders, I have a friend who’s an actor. Whenever he does his dance moves on stage turning his head from side to side, it suddenly brings on his dizziness. He went to see a GP and ENT. One doctor said it’s vertigo and another one said it’s absolutely not vertigo. He’s so frustrated and he wants the dizziness to go away. Should he see a Chiropractor instead? Thank you!

[@drjonsaunders]

Definitely a good thing would be to get a chiropractor to see if his neck is involved...best wishes.

[@happyharry2419]

Thank you for your help Dr. Jon Saunders! It wasn’t a pinched nerve in his neck. He has a VNG test scheduled next week. Praying the test will have the answer. 🙏

[@dpusaiify]

Thanks a lot

[@drjonsaunders]

Most welcome

[@ConfusedGears-yh4sl]

I would want to Go and see you As a patient

[@drjonsaunders]

www.chirofirst.ca

[@takarabadrock5275]

Can perimenopause or menopause cause dizziness?

[@drjonsaunders]

Yes.

[@sonaraisingstar320]

My upper neck is tight and I have feeling of unsteady ness what is this ? Vestibular migraine or its cause of my neck ?

[@drjonsaunders]

It may be cervical vertigo...check this video out and well as ask your health provider to look at your neck. Best wishes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZyun6aQbLyGm68

[@sonaraisingstar320]

@@drjonsaunders Thanks for helping me🙏

[@daveshepherd8460]

So, same question I have asked my doctor and therapist, what is the root cause? Can't get a clear answer.

[@drjonsaunders]

The point of this video is help you understand there are many potential causes that need to be discussed with your health care provider. Best wishes.

[@jakeangel6711]

I have like a lightheadedness in the back of my head towards the tip of my spinal cord, not a dizziness but like a uneasy feeling and it’s been constant for 3 days I also quit cigs 3 weeks ago

[@drjonsaunders]

If you are unsure of your symptoms, please see your doctor.

[@rachanapatil6713]

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[@dhanraj5527]

Dear doctor i am also suffering from vertigo since last one month. Doctor diagnosis right side Bppv. i have one doubt Bppv increase blood pressure. Plz reply me doctor.

[@drjonsaunders]

I wish I could offer some advice, however without know your case history I am unable to offer any specific advice, please speak with your doctor - best wishes.

[@dhanraj5527]

@@drjonsaunders thanks

[@vernonson66]

Hello Dr Saunders, I wanted to ask another question. Just a little while ago, I once again performed the epley maneuver on myself twice within a 5 minute of each other. And during both times I had no reaction or heavy spinning like I did yesterday which was no big deal. Do I need to keep doing this maneuver if I don't have any more reaction spinning wise? Does this mean that the crystals are probably where they need to be? I will say that yes I am still feeling off balance and I have read in many articles that this is a common complaint after the epley has been successfully completed and I still might have off balance symptoms for a few days or so. But if I don't get any more reactions to the epley, should I stop doing it and let nature take its course and just let the brain and ear canal readjust? And yes I have been talking to my doctor about this on and off for about a year and he basically just tells me to keep doing vestibular therapy on my own. And I had a feeling I would get a good reaction from the epley yesterday which I indeed did. I slept on my back last night with an extra pillow and will do so again tonight and maybe tomorrow night just to keep my head adjusted. But I wanted to know if I need to keep doing the maneuver or wait and see how things go. I'm guessing my symptoms will get better day by day.

[@drjonsaunders]

If no more reaction in the first position (Dix Hall-Pike) then you don't need to keep performing the Epley...glad you are speaking to your doctor about this...best wishes.

[@nicky2591]

Ally life at home i lie down, because its more comfortable for me .iv always done this ,i could never understand why some people just sit in a chair all day , maybe i forgot ,but all i know is i think i can not sit up that long or i would ach ,then i never gave it mutch thought ,now i know why ,i lie down watching tv i dont sit ,and others sit .and all this time its my neck hmmm im.its very rare i even sit up only when im out or sitting in somones house i have the urge to lie down .all these years I did not understand that ,its nit me being lazy ,it just hurts afte a while to sit up . sometimes id ger visitors and be relieved when they whent so i could lie down .and dont get me started with brain fog ,qnd vertigo 😮 and suden deafness that comes and goes in a second from left to right .and iv had a problem with my 2 little fingers going numb and somtimes my other fingers ,also my fingers locking when cutting hair and back locking .im ok as i dont have the dizynes at the moment butnif i was to go in the kitchen and wash something and turn around to put the pan iv just washed back in the cupboard behind me then i will feel dizzy .iv also being sitting down and all of a sudden its like being on a boat going over a big wave .then its gone ,that is scary because you think its a stroke .what have we to look forward to is not good .

[@drjonsaunders]

I suggest you see your doctor for an appropriate diagnosis and treatment.

[@Jury292]

A very loud noise can cause dizziness

[@drjonsaunders]

Thanks for watching.

[@aureasoto1544]

Hello Dr. Saunders my name is Aurea I leave in New Jersey USA. The reason I need advice is that I started have dizziness last Wednesday They were finding the roof of my house and the noise was extremely loud. I got up fine but in the afternoon I went to my room to rest. When I went to turn to meet Ieft I got very dizzy. I just saw my primary and everything was fine. I do have aprthrityspt on my upper cervical spine. I am feeling anxiety and depression need your advice if you don't mind. I will do the Epley manager starting tonight. Thank you hope to hear from you.

[@drjonsaunders]

I wish you all the best, it may be a good idea to see your doctor.

[@joshtorrens9054]

I am getting vertigo when i go up the lift at work. It can last for hours. I didnt use the lift for 3 days and i was fine. It started around the time i had bad sinus issues right before it started, so im thinking that might have caused it?

[@drjonsaunders]

Definitely a possibility it is coming from your sinuses or inner ear - please see your doctor.

[@pleximan2008]

I have been suffering from dizziness for a year now. I also have neck pain. A doctor asked me to do a cervical MRI which revealed a bulging disc between 6&7 but it doesn’t require surgery. He told me it needs Physiotherapy and a neck collar. I also Went to various other doctors and eliminated BPPV. Is he right? I am miserable

[@drjonsaunders]

These videos may help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpzViqmjeM-JrJY AND kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZyXooxoqL15hck

[@akashpashte9386]

Sir I am having heavy head and neck from past 1 year.visited neurologist and psychologist for this take treatment but no improvement in the situation. What will be cause , what should I do ? No sugar issues, blood pressure is ok, no thyroid problems, no cervical issues, What might cause please answer?

[@drjonsaunders]

Unfortunately it is not possible for me to know without examining you. Sorry. :(

[@dianedrummond2624]

I don’t have the real dizziness when I move or bend my head forward I get a dropping sensation through my head that makes you feel weird and like your going to faint Here in Australia pppd isnt a thing but found someone who believes I have this Does pppd go all day with dropping sensations etc and are the head movements helpful

[@drjonsaunders]

PPPD is definitely a thing...although you would have to rule out other potential causes to be sure.

[@nicky2591]

Iv had that dropping sensation like I'm on a wave that has just dropped . And if I turn my body around I feel dizzy , I go deaf to now and again they think my problem with my arms is because of my neck , but I have verigo to and my arms aren't very strong . Iv noticed that my grip and fingers are not as strong as they were and all this could be because of a neck problem .

[@loveconquersall143]

Can moderate spinal stenosis cause dizziness/lightheadedness/MDDS?

[@drjonsaunders]

In some cases I do see this yes.

[@loveconquersall143]

@@drjonsaunders thanks so much for your response & for your awesome video! 💖 I live in Western Australia - so I haven't been to see him, but have you heard of Dr Ross Hauser at Caring Medical (in Florida) and his opinions on cervical instability and the treatment usage of Prolotherapy injections? I've had them done twice here - and will probably have more done, because gentle chiro hasn't helped any and I've developed tremors, loss of fine & gross motor skills, ataxia, mdds, neck/arm/leg tingling, numbness & weakness, issues with bowel control, balance, coordination, proprioception, spatial awareness/depth perception & I've had 2 drop attacks when I've put my head back. I have MDDS 24/7 now - even when I'm lying down. Have you ever successfully treated anybody with MDDS? I feel like I'm living in a nightmare that I can't wake up from. It was actually a clairvoyant that I went to that said to me: "something is pressing on the nerves". Because of course I've been to doctors & had a brain MRI done - but no Parkinson’s or MS or anything like that showed up. But I do have degeneration of the spine and CT scans showed 2 places where I have spinal stenosis = cervical & lumbar. I saw a neurosurgeon & he just dismissed it saying: "some things you have to learn to live with". I'd like to see HIM try to live with what I have! I used to be extremely active, exercising for at least an hour a day. Now I'm bedridden - and my partner/carer just died unexpectedly in December too - he was only 30 years old. I feel like I'm drowning 😞

[@deepapereira18yashawn61]

Hi Doctor im suffering from dizziness,imbalance n something is happening in my head not fr everything something n feeling off.In 2018 my mri ws showing c5 c6 bulge n in January 2023 my neck x ray was showing straight

[@drjonsaunders]

Sorry to hear, please find someone who can help you correct this. Best wishes.

[@zeuschowie7473]

Thank you for your info... I just hope its not MS Or ALS

[@drjonsaunders]

I hope you feel better soon!

[@zeuschowie7473]

@drjonsaunders Thank you Dr..My Brain mri was normal the last time.. Hopefully it's nothing major Appointment next friday...

[@michellewood7183]

Thankyou I just watched your video....all are ruled out except the TMJ and neck issues.....thankyou very helpful I have issues my left ear but think it's from TMJ....if I was to try reduce imflammation in TMJ joints but not sure how would that help reduce my symptoms Dizziness etc from neck or TMJ? And my vit D is low 35? Why wonder I'm so struggling to function I have atleast 3 things going on from TMJ jaw, neck and vit D and ear......and vision......and sleep and stress not good single mum of two kids.

[@drjonsaunders]

Try using a cold pack on your TMJ in 15 minute intervals...also sure you find someone to check your neck...best wishes.

[@michellewood7183]

@@drjonsaunders like physio?

[@drjonsaunders]

@@michellewood7183 Yes or chiro...but ask to make sure they have cervicogenic dizziness experience...best wishes.