louise123_uk
04-05-10, 15:21
I recently went on holiday and there was a two hour flight to get there and another two hour flight back 4 days later. Its the first time ive flown and expected ears to block or pop or maybe hurt on take off and/or landing. My hearing was a little blocked but not much, but wasnt prepared for the extreme dizziness I suffered on the take offs and landing, it felt like being really really drunk (though had not had a drink on either day). I didnt know which way was up and it felt like the aircraft was lurching from side to side and I felt kind of spaced out like I was floating. It lasted for about 15 mins from take off and then got better while actually up in air but came back whilst landing.
I put this down tothe change in altitude and that, thats just the way im affected on a plane e.g. like some people's ears pop more than others for example. I was fine whilst on the hol, however, the flight bck was yesterday, and since ive gotten up today ive felt dizzy, no headache or sickness, hearing is fine and ears dont hurt but I could really swear Im on a boat!! It feels like room is moving!
Should I be worried? Has anyone else had this?? Ive never previously had any balance or ear issues, dont suffer migraines or suffer from vertigo. Ive read about something called Barotrauma, which is a problem with fluid in the ear caused by the flight pressure, and it says if feeling dizzy after flight, you could require medical help as ear surgery may be required to restore balance!!!! Freaking out at that! Also, worried could be a blood clot!
I put this down tothe change in altitude and that, thats just the way im affected on a plane e.g. like some people's ears pop more than others for example. I was fine whilst on the hol, however, the flight bck was yesterday, and since ive gotten up today ive felt dizzy, no headache or sickness, hearing is fine and ears dont hurt but I could really swear Im on a boat!! It feels like room is moving!
Should I be worried? Has anyone else had this?? Ive never previously had any balance or ear issues, dont suffer migraines or suffer from vertigo. Ive read about something called Barotrauma, which is a problem with fluid in the ear caused by the flight pressure, and it says if feeling dizzy after flight, you could require medical help as ear surgery may be required to restore balance!!!! Freaking out at that! Also, worried could be a blood clot!