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I vommitted, felt dizzy and had cold feet yesterday. i assumed its because i watched a movie lying sideways. is that called motion sickness? vertigo?

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Dr. James Rochester answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Unlikely : unlikely your symptoms are related to watching a movie lying on your side. If the symptoms have resolved and not return, I would not worry. If symptoms persist, recommend see your doctor for evaluation. Hope this was helpful. Best of luck with this. Dr. R

Answered 12/15/2015

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