Waking up dizzy

[sydylo]

Hello. I am hoping to be accepted into a nursing program starting spring 2006. I have taken many of the courses in the program already (psychology, chemistry etc.) I have a medical question concerning me...I looked around the internet for any answers, but couldn't find any. I hope no one is offended by using the forum for personal medical advice :)

Since I have been a little girl, I have woke up during the night with the room spinning around me. It takes a minute of just lying there for it to stop. Sometimes, I am able to go back to sleep, and it will happen a couple of more times until I get up. I then feel nauseaus the rest of the day. This only happens maybe 3 or 4 times a year, so not an everyday occurance. Does anyone have any idea as to what this could be?

[RosesrReder, BSN, MSN, RN]

So sorry to read about your situation, but have you talked to your doctor about it? Hope you feel better soon :)

[jamaicanRN]

have you ever heard of vertigo? i have a slight case of it myself, as for it happening only 3 to 4 times a year i'm not sure, but do some research on vertigo and speak with ur healthcare provider, they'll be able to help, hope u get better :balloons:

[sydylo]

I am sorry, I just noticed that I put this in the wrong forum.

I have not discussed this with a doctor yet. Due to lack of insurance, I don't have a doctor. The local clinic for low income patients is booked, and they are not accepting any new patients.