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What can cause a brief dropping sensation in head as if u sudden dropped in elevator? lasted only few sec. very stressed at time with 2 kids and pup
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Stress can play on U: The dropping sensation u describe sre known to occur w anxiety state or stress. There could also be inner ear problem of virtigo, Labrynthitis or even in some cases TMJ problems ahve been linked with sudden sensation of dropping or falling. If stress relief doesnt resolve the problem, I would recommend an ENT evaluation
Answered 5/16/2014
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