I ended up the ER about a month ago. I had awaken really, really dizzy, also while in bed. The only thing that kept me from falling was actually crawling to the bathroom.
They did a gazillion tests, called the neurologist (not local), etc. Finally gave me Valium and told me that there was a virus going around that causes severe vertigo. The Valium cleared up the dizziness pretty well (who'd have thought?). It lasted about 24 hours, but I've talked to other folks who have had it as long as 48 hours.
I think I got the gazillion tests because of history, but it all worked out OK.
They did a gazillion tests, called the neurologist (not local), etc. Finally gave me Valium and told me that there was a virus going around that causes severe vertigo. The Valium cleared up the dizziness pretty well (who'd have thought?). It lasted about 24 hours, but I've talked to other folks who have had it as long as 48 hours.
I think I got the gazillion tests because of history, but it all worked out OK.