In the last few weeks I've noticed after about 500m of backstroke or more, when I go upright I get REALLY dizzy. No other stroke has this effect. If I do less than 500 or so, there's really not a problem. Anyone ever had this problem? If so, are there remedies? Would using earplugs help?
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I think the inner ear might indeed be my problem. I experimented last night, my night out of the pool. It seems that when I tip my head back at a certain angle is when it happens, even on dry land. So, the swimming really has nothing to do with it. I also got to thinking that about a month ago, I had a throat and ear infection too. It's a good thing that I have a physical coming up in the next couple of weeks. Thanks for everyone's help and suggestions.
Cheryl, best of luck with that, and definitely glad that we could all help in the self-diagnosis.
I think the inner ear might indeed be my problem. I experimented last night, my night out of the pool. It seems that when I tip my head back at a certain angle is when it happens, even on dry land. So, the swimming really has nothing to do with it. I also got to thinking that about a month ago, I had a throat and ear infection too. It's a good thing that I have a physical coming up in the next couple of weeks. Thanks for everyone's help and suggestions.
Cheryl, best of luck with that, and definitely glad that we could all help in the self-diagnosis.
