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The symptoms of an inner ear or vestibular disorder can vary in severity from person to person. The list of symptoms that I have listed below are the commonly mentioned complaints from the members who visit The Dizzy Lounge Message Boards.

Dizziness

Some members describe their dizziness as a feeling of being either off balance, feeling faint, a rocking sensation, a sensation that they are moving when they're not, or true vertigo (where the room or objects spin around them). Many also complain of a feeling that they are suddenly pushed either backwards or forwards, and at times feel a strong sudden pull towards the ground.

Hearing

Hearing loss either slight or severe is very common with an inner ear disorder. Often if hearing loss is not present at the onset of this disorder it may develop later on. Ear noises such as ringing in the ear known as tinnitus or other sounds such as cracking, popping, clicking, or humming sounds are very common. You may also feel a lot of pressure and sometimes pain in your ears. Most have an intolerance to loud noises or the stereo effect where noise is either in front and behind them or to each side at the same time.

Vision Disturbance

You may experience double or blurry vision along with a sensitivity to bright lights or flashing objects. Some people also have jumping or bouncing vision, poor depth perception, and an increase in their dizziness if they look up or down. Any visual stimulation such as watching TV, moving traffic or reading can also be a trigger for the dizziness. Dark rooms, carpets with alot of pattern, and open spaces are also a very common complaint.

Muscle & Joint Pain

Headaches, neck pain, and leg stiffness often along with a tingling sensation on the top of their heads, face, arms and sometimes legs.

Emotional

Anxiety and panic often go hand in hand with this disorder sometimes however it can also lead to depression, so if you are feeling very tired, frustrated, sad, easily cry, and have either lost interest in things you once enjoyed or you just don't think you can handle feeling this way any longer, please seek professional help.


Other Symptoms

Other complaints from people living with this disorder are, Nausea, motion sickness, forgetfulness, confusion, heat and cold intolerance, slurred speech, flu like symptoms vivid dreams, fatigue, tremors, and clumsiness.

 





 

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Created By Jill
   Updated: 3/15/11