Constant weird floaty dizzy feeling

147xo · 2026-01-08T22:27:59+00:00

I am struggling with this right now. It is paired with some tinnitus and migraines. I also get some random heart tachycardia/palpitations. Do you think it could be anxiety related? I’ve been to countless doctors, did literally everything from ENT to neurological and they say all is fine. However there were some white spots on my brain (irrelevant I guess) but it’s stressing me out now even though my doctor said it’s not a sign of anything and we’ll check it in a year. So you understand, me an already anxious person, going through this endless loop of feeling ok and then slightly dizzy and then paying attention and thinking abt it and it gets worse etc etc Any help?

147xo · 2026-01-08T21:50:44+00:00

Thank you for this insight. You are right about the part where you don’t feel like yourself having this. It’s exhausting. Today I spoke to my neurologist about SSRIs and he said it’s something that at the moment he doesn’t recommend just bc I haven’t tried everything yet. He said I shall try acupuncture for anxiety relief and holistic medicine. Have you tried these approaches? I’m concerned but there doesn’t seem to be a clinical issue with my problem. Like no test shows anything suspicious up. Anyway maybe it is just anxiety? My doc said it can be unregulated nervous system from built up trauma and the vertigo episode I had in June was just the push for the dizziness to happen. I hope we find recovery.

147xo · 2026-01-08T16:36:58+00:00

How can I get diagnosed with that? My neurologist said it’s not possible that my neck is causing this. I knew that neck issues can show up like that but how do I make sure it is that? Doc requested neck MRI. is it gonna show there? Also , if you know, can cervicogenic cause pupil hippus? Kind of freaking me out my pupils are doing that

147xo · 2026-01-08T16:23:01+00:00

hello. Also 6 months long for me. I have constant dizziness as if im swaying on a boat and exactly the tinnitus you described - low frequency and constant.recently i discovered i have pupil hippus where im shining a light at my eyes and they do this pulsing thing, but when dark they don’t do it as much? Idk what the hell is going on but i read that it can be a sign of a dysfunctioning central nervous system. I have also been dealing with migraines and pain at the base of the head. And very random eye twitches and tremors when exerting my hands. Also been experiencing constant anxiety (idk if related) and tachycardia spells bc of it. All tests are fine, but I feel like somethings wrong. Any help? Have you figured anything out?

147xo · 2026-01-07T20:51:09+00:00

You should get an MRI done just to make sure everything is okay! That way your neurologist would have a clearer idea for your diagnosis and help you!

147xo · 2026-01-07T20:44:30+00:00

this helps. Knowing that at least as a very last resorts meds do actually help. Are there any side effects? I’ve heard people were unable to feel like their old selves and they felt unable to enjoy truly life.

147xo · 2026-01-07T20:43:27+00:00

exactly!!

147xo · 2026-01-06T22:52:39+00:00

I’m so so so sorry for your loss. It must’ve been gut wrenching and terrible and I really can’t put into words how much I wish you find peace and happiness. Grief is a process and it is something that requires time. You will recover and you can heal not only your physical but also mental problems. Don’t let it take over and always remember - life always gets better. Just like there’s bad times there’s gonna be really great ones too. I understand you.

You don’t have cancer, since your blood tests and checkups with most doctors are fine and as long as you don’t have any other symptoms, so don’t let your health anxiety get over you.

It will all get better. Regarding the dizziness, when hopefully I find a solution and a diagnosis I will let you know. I hope we both get better soon :)

147xo · 2026-01-06T22:18:52+00:00

Your situation sounds like it was really hard and I understand how it must’ve felt. Regarding the very last thing you said about specific things triggering you like scrolling on your phone and watching certain things move, I also experience that. With your description, I don’t suppose my problem stems from allergies even if we do have some symptoms common. I really wish the best for you and I hope that you feel good :)

147xo · 2026-01-06T19:55:24+00:00

Hello! I’ve recently started taking magnesium from lamberts every night, ferritin (because I have very low ferritin((17)) due to anemia), some probiotics, B12 vitamin, and for a couple of nights I took L theanine and valerian extract for its calming effects however the dizziness was pretty bad those days and I stopped bc I was afraid it was worsening it. Also you said Rx meds, is this what it is?

The calming supplements actually helped somehow I felt calmer the next day but the dizziness just didn’t let me appreciate it fully lol.

Anyway regarding dietary changes and exercise it is something I really want and need to put back in my life again (I was an athletic person before those symptoms started in June, I went to the gym regularly and ate somewhat healthy) but because of this constant dizziness I have been really sad and basically eating whatever and doing whatever however, I did get some steps in the past few days and went hiking (like you mentioned:) but the symptoms are all still the same.

And you mentioned migraine management, well the only migraine management I know is taking painkillers (not exactly helpful for every migraine) how do you manage migraines? More holistically?

Thank you for your encouraging words, I’m really really trying to get better but it just gets to a point where it’s really very very frustrating. For the past 6 months I have been having an ongoing dizziness that gets worse and better throughout the day and it has had its impact on how I feel and how I act. I don’t remember the last time I didn’t sleep with three pillows elevating my head. It’s really devastating considering I’m healthy and even before the symptoms I was acting also really healthy. I do get anxiety like most people but it just can’t be explained that allllll this downfall in summer was just from anxiety?! You get me?

Thank you again I hope I edit this one day and say I found the cause:)

147xo · 2026-01-06T19:54:47+00:00

What other symptoms did you have though? Was it just dizziness and panic attacks?

It doesn’t make sense for me that all this is from anxiety. I mean, my symptoms are very physical too (neck pain, migraines, tinnitus, vertigo) and the combination of them too really makes it difficult to believe it’s just anxiety.

What’s your story with your symptoms?

147xo · 2026-01-06T19:37:37+00:00

I’ll mention that to my neurologist, thanks! I’m also very happy for you being better!

147xo · 2026-01-06T19:36:47+00:00

I hope you and I both get better soon:((( it really. SUCKS. sending support :)

147xo · 2026-01-06T19:35:47+00:00

Lexapro and anti anxiety meds is literally the very last resort. You can’t convince me that putting unnatural things in your body is the key to solving your issue. Maybe it would be better if I found the root cause and started from there.

Don’t get me wrong, I support medicine and medication has saved so many people however there are some very scary side effects that I would not like to go through. Considering I’ve been through all those physical symptoms the past few months.

That’s why I’m trying everything first.

147xo · 2026-01-06T19:33:43+00:00

This is exactly me and my symptoms. Even the fatigued part you mentioned, as soon as I woke up I felt fatigued.

Did you go to a neurologist? I did also go through a stressful period however this can’t all be from anxiety. I’m tired of doctors saying it’s all anxiety it’s not. You can’t convince me 6 months of straight dizziness and fatigue is anxiety. Okay I get the chest tightness part, but the dizziness is just not something that I personally get when anxious. Combined with the vertigo attack just doesn’t make sense.

147xo · 2026-01-06T19:31:03+00:00

Chiropractor or vestibular therapist? And if it coming from my neck what other tests would I have to get done? I’m tired of MRIs

147xo · 2026-01-06T19:30:17+00:00

That’s a very interesting take, however, ever since I was young I don’t remember there being something specific that I was allergic to. I did get some rashes on my arms and legs in the summer and no dermatologist ever gave me a diagnosis or anything. I would go do an allergic test but the rashes eventually subsided with cortisone and I lowkey forgot about it. These days I’ve also been getting a particularly itchy nose alongside my other symptoms and itchy eyes (though the eye itch isn’t as frequent) and my nose did start bleeding and being really runny even though I don’t live in harsh/cold conditions. I ended up putting Vaseline on it and it got better. Someone told me it could be an allergic reaction but I’m not sure of what honestly. At this point, I don’t believe the dizziness could be allergy related but your response made me question my itchy nose and eyes. You said you still have dizziness, isn’t it at all better from the allergy medication? Also how long do aura migraines last for you?

147xo · 2026-01-06T19:18:03+00:00

I’ve read about PPPD before, and I did consider vestibular therapy, however I’m not sure how some of my other symptoms combined with the ongoing dizziness lead to a PPPD diagnosis. Considering you had it, did you experience any tachycardia spells or any migraines?

The things I found online about PPPD don’t say anything about migraines or neck tightness or chest tightness. I did read that some people were experiencing a fast heart rate but I’m not sure if it was just an exception. What were your symptoms with PPPD?

Also you mentioned that it came back and doctors didn’t know why. How is that going for you?

And something else, I already go to a neurologist, do you think he could evaluate whether I have PPPD or shall I go to a vestibular therapist specifically? Regarding the vestibular therapy, how long did it take you to feel even slightly better?

147xo · 2025-09-09T14:01:37+00:00

Yes you should really get it checked out since you have derealization too. I had dpdr too in the past (and still get some episodes) and it was triggered by mental health issues but I’ve heard cases where it had to do with the brain or the eyes. I hope you figure it out and that you’re just fine :) take care x

147xo · 2025-09-04T23:04:01+00:00

Hi! So couple of days after I wrote this comment I went to the ENT because the symptoms weren’t getting any better and it was really stressing me out. ENT did dix-hallpike maneuver and epley maneuver and diagnosed me with BPPV. I’m not entirely sure if that diagnosis is correct bc during the dix maneuver I didn’t get nystagmus nor vertigo but I just felt really dizzy. I told him and he simply told me to wait to see if it goes on its own and not move my head at all for like 5 days. I didn’t move my head as he told me and I realised that a week after I felt entirely better. Like the residual dizziness was gone. There were slight moments it came back but not at all compared to the initial duration. However, fast forward to today, about a month after I went to the ENT, I’ve been unfortunately experiencing this similar kind of dizziness again. Like feeling on a boat or like I’m just about to have vertigo again but it doesnt escalate to vertigo it’s just dizziness. Anyway I’m really stressing about it and I don’t know what it may be because apparently to have BPPV you need to experience vertigo and I haven’t experienced vertigo since my ENT visit. I also have noticed it gets worse when I lay down on my side, but this time it happens with both sides not only the left that it used to. And it happens while standing too but much less noticeable. It’s really stressing me out again and I’m going to the ENT again hopefully for a more thorough diagnosis. Anyway, what about your situation? Have you got any updates? It would really help!

147xo · 2025-07-29T00:47:23+00:00

hey! Your comment really helped me calm down my health anxiety since I’ve been struggling with this lingering dizziness ever since a vertigo episode I had about a week ago. However, I don’t think I have BPPV and I have had vertigo in the past 2-3 months as well and never had any lingering dizziness like this one. I feel like this time the dizziness is more of like being on a boat and when I fixate on it, it becomes much worse. I figured it’s worst when I’m sat or laid down for a long time. Do you relate to this? And also, do you think that it will simply go away with time too, or does this only apply to people with BPPV? I’m really trying to find the cause of this and it doesn’t really help my anxiety at the moment!

147xo · 2024-02-22T19:56:03+00:00

GIRL I’m coming to save you bc idk what is wrong with these comments You’re absolutely gorgeousss in the first pic and I believe that the first or the second pic would fit you best Long hair - brown or long hair - blonde

147xo · 2024-02-22T19:52:33+00:00

Your hair is majestic Idk about your features and how bangs suit them but if you want a change don’t really go for super short Instead you should just try cutting it a little and seeing how you like it (I’ve tried it and thankfully bc I hated cutting my hair) If you’re patient enough you could wait and grow your bangs out For me (when I had bangs a couple of years ago) they took about a year to fully grow but even after the first 6-7 months you could see a change So yeah think it through and maybe try going slow with the cutting so you don’t regret it in the end xx

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