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What causes a split second falling sensation? it seems to happen when i am reading on the phone, watching tv, or if my leg or foot shifts position.

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See doctor: You're describing a fleeting vertigo or a fainting- like sensation that could have many causes. See your pcp for exam and proper diagnosis. Write down all meds you take, any alcohol/drug/tobacco/caffeine use. If all is normal, consider seeing a mental health professional to look at anxiety as a factor.

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Answered 4/30/2016

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