Chronic dizziness and IBS/bloating

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Charming topic, I know. But I wonder if others share this experience.

Quick recap, I’m about two months into a new bout of 24/7 dizziness (etc., etc.). Previously told I had vestibular neuritis in 2007, but symptoms lasted over a year. A few recurrences along the way, with varying intensities but always lasting several months of constant symptoms slowly waning. Basically no symptoms for the past 10 years, but then BAM it’s back. Vestibular physio thinks maybe it’s VM, and I bet I ultimately get a PPPD diagnosis.

Anyway, I’ve dealt with IBS on and off for my whole adult life (I’m 41). I’ll spare you the details but one of the biggest issues is really instense and painful bloating throughout my gut.

Even when I was “symptom free” of dizziness, I would still get a bit dizzy when my gut would get really bad. Now that the dizziness is returned, I’ve noticed my gut seems to have a huge connection with the intensity of my dizziness/disorientation/imbalance symptoms. When my gut is really struggling and bloating, my symptoms are worse. When the gut eases, my symptoms are milder (or at least easier to cope with).

Anyone else have this experience, and thoughts on what the connection is?

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I had gastritis well after my “mostly recovered” state began and during the very painful “attacks” I would become insanely anxious and dizzy.

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Yes, I too have noticed a strong connection between dizziness and intestinal issues, especially with bloating and gas, possibly related to the vagus nerve or Helicobacter pylori. Lack of sleep can cause bloating and affect the nerves, leading to dizziness.

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I think that connection you mention is very real. Start researching and getting more information. It can be helpful in your case.

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Thanks Maria. I absolutely am researching and trying to do good things for my gut. It’s funny, my gut is worse today than it has been in a couple weeks and I’m (of course) having a worse dizzy day.

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Thanks for the reply Rose. I think you’re right that bloating especially is directly connected. Sleep helps too, but getting a good sleep is easier said than done.