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A few times in the past 2 weeks when i get up in the middle of the night i'm really off balance and dizzy. normal brain mri in dec. normal recent bp and labs. fine when i wake up in am. possible bppv? had a bad cold a few weeks ago as well?

Q: a few times in the past 2 weeks when i get up in the middle of the night i'm really off balance and dizzy. normal brain mri in dec. normal recent bp and labs. fine when i wake up in am. possible bppv? had a bad cold a few weeks ago as well?

: Since it has been present now for 2 weeks, would likely be time to see an otolaryngologist, and undergo an evaluation. Central or vestibular issues can be sorted out with a VideoNystagmogram, but other testing such as a full-scale audiological-otological testing profile could be included.

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Since it has been present now for 2 weeks, would likely be time to see an otolaryngologist, and undergo an evaluation. Central or vestibular issues can be sorted out with a VideoNystagmogram, but other testing such as a full-scale audiological-otological testing profile could be included.

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Answered 3/25/2023

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A member asked:

A few times in the past 2 weeks when i get up in the middle of the night i'm really off balance and dizzy. normal brain mri in dec. normal recent bp and labs. fine when i wake up in am. possible bppv? had a bad cold a few weeks ago as well?

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