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How come every time i fall asleep i wake up instantly head spinning? i'm only 18 i don't wanna die. i already have enough problems, thinking suicidr

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Dr. Indravadan Gatiwala answered

Specializes in Neurology

vertigo: Your sxs are more likely 2* to inner year disturbance, ( vestibulopathy, labrinthitis, otolith dislogemet), other causes could be multiple sclerosis, acoustic neuroma, brainstem and cerebella lesion.

Answered 11/23/2013

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