Feel I'm drunk all the time but not been

Ears, nose and throat
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I feel drunk and can't go anywhere as I fear I'm going to fall over

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Hi carol I have the same problem ,do you get it at home ? Or just while you are out    

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Both I just can't shake it off 

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It didn't matter where I am it's with me 24/7 I feel sick all the time 

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Hi it is so debilitating ,you can't get on with normal day to day living. I am supposed to do balance tests every day but they also make me feel more dizzy grrrr.

the worst is washing up or shopping in a supermarket. 

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Been like this for over a week now trying to get in to see doctors dreading going back to work

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Hope you have a good doctor who can help you. I could not go to work the way I am. Have you tried relaxation ,the more we worry about it and get uptight the worse it is. How are you when you are sitting down. I am fine it's only standing still :-(

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I'm ok when sitting down it's when I try to stand it takes me a while as it feels like my head is spinningspinning

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Hey,

I think what you are feeling might be Vestibular Neuritis. Check out this forum of others who feel just like you. (including me)

https://patient.info/forums/discuss/labyrinthitis-vestibular-neuritis-please-help-40298?page=2#670067

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Thank u

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It is difficult, I know from personal experience. try and get to see your GP - there are some exercises which are recommended, and a range of medications which may help depending on what the diagnosis is. There seems to be a few things with similar symptoms on the surface initially. I hope you find answers soon!

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are u sure u got no inner ear problem? as this causes it

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Hi Carol.

I know how you feel. You can read my post with all my symptoms under "dizzy and feeling like crap."  Oh yes, I find shopping a real challenge. I walk like Charlie Chaplin and I'm sure people think I am intoxicated. I try to not go out in public as I am very unsteady on my feet.

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Well at least you made me laugh I also walk like Charlie Chaplin x

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I've been told I walk like I'm drunk. I've also had checkout operators in supermarkets give me some very odd looks (I'm a menace in the supermarket, it's so disorienting!).

I must walk about twice as far as I need to with the weaving about!

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I have had this problem for a few years now and it hampers my life.  I can't go for a walk and like you it's worse when I'm tired or stressed and when I'm in the supermarket.  It becomes worse when I've walked for a little while and I have to use a spermarket trolley for support.  Please let me know if you have found anything that helps, Thank you!

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I feel exactly the same Carol but I see your comment was posted three years ago and am wondering if you have been able to get a diagnosis and/or treatment.  I do hope you have as it is very debilitating. I am also tired all the time.  Any advice from you would be much appreciated In any case I do hope you are feeling better now.

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I feel exactly the same Amushka and it is great to see the humour in your message but I know what you are going through - it is very disconcerting and I am terrified I fall over.  Have you been able to get a solution?