When the spinning stops, many people do not feel back to normal straight away. This after-phase is sometimes called the postdrome, or a vertigo hangover.
What it can feel like
- Lingering unsteadiness or a residual dizziness
- Being sensitive to head movement
- Deep tiredness, sleepiness or weak legs
- Brain fog and mental exhaustion
- Nausea that lingers
- A full ear, headache, neck stiffness or blurred vision
- Low mood or anxiety, or sometimes a lift in mood
It can last a few hours or a few days, and it can be different every time.
Why it is worth logging
- It shows the real cost of a spin. A spin of an hour that leaves you wiped out for a day is really a day-long event. Your report can only show that if you log it.
- It helps you plan. If your recovery follows a pattern, you can keep the next day lighter.
Logging it in VertigoMe
- In the Log Spin guide there is a Postdrome step.
- While a spin is still open, the Daily Check-In asks Any lingering symptoms? and links what you tap to that spin.
- On a spin in the Journal, tap + Add and choose Postdrome.
Being gentle with yourself
Recovery is part of the episode. Rest, drink water, eat something plain and move gently when you feel able. If unsteadiness after spins is not improving over weeks, mention it to your doctor. Vestibular rehabilitation can often help.
This is general information only. It cannot tell you what is causing your symptoms. Please speak to your GP, ENT, neurologist or audiologist about your own situation.
