Record keeping for a mild episode the past week or so:
Symptoms
The following give me mild vertigo: - closing eyes and moving head around - standing up fast - looking up and turning my body Hiking baldy had muscle cramps not sure if they are related tho. Have not felt fatigue in the classical MS sense - low energy etc. Observation two weeks after first noticed the mild vertigo:
- Still have mild vertigo, may be a little more acute
- Tilting head back at work today triggers it (eyes closed / eyes open seems the same)
- Noticed vertigo after lying down and going to sleep last night, on side seemed to have a few waves of vertigo before I fell asleep.
Need to decide how much longer to wait before calling Dr. Dudley.
Coping Strategies
- Sit down until it passes
- Avoid moving your head or body position
- Tone down bright lights and don’t try to read
- Avoid stairs and don’t attempt to drive until you’re sure the vertigo has passed
- Begin moving very slowly when you feel better.
When vertigo strikes during the night:
- Sit up straight
- Turn on soft lighting
- Remain still until you feel better
- Vertigo may return when you turn the light off and lie down
- A comfortable recliner may help
Saw Dr Dudley on 11-18-2014 Main symptom is laying down or sitting up when waking/sleeping causes mild vertigo. A few muscle twitches a day and mild fatigue.
