Do I Have Vertigo Quiz
Questions: 15 · 10 minutes
1. Which additional symptoms, if any, have occurred with the dizziness?
None of these; I have not had dizziness or associated symptoms
Mild ear pressure or ringing that is not sudden
A headache or sensitivity to light or sound
New weakness, numbness, trouble speaking, marked confusion, or double vision
2. Have you noticed a hearing change around the time of an episode?
No dizziness-related hearing change
A longstanding hearing difference that has not recently changed
Temporary muffling, fullness, or ringing during an episode
Sudden hearing loss or a major new reduction in one or both ears
3. While you are sitting still during an episode, what seems to be happening?
Nothing unusual; I do not experience these episodes
My head feels fuzzy or light without a sense of movement
My body seems to sway, drift, or rock
The room or visual scene seems to move or spin
4. When a dizzy episode occurs, which description comes closest to the main sensation?
I have not had a dizzy or unusual-motion episode
I mainly feel faint, hollow, or as though I may black out
I feel unsteady, as if standing on a moving surface
I or the surroundings seem to spin or rotate
5. After a movement-triggered episode begins, what usually happens if you keep your head still?
I have not had a movement-triggered episode
The sensation stays much the same regardless of head movement
It gradually eases over several minutes
The strongest spinning usually settles in less than about a minute
6. Which statement best describes what happens when an episode occurs during a potentially unsafe activity?
I have not had an episode during driving, climbing, bathing, or machinery use
I notice mild symptoms and pause the activity by choice
I need another person or a stable support to stop the activity safely
I cannot stand safely, or symptoms have begun while I was driving, at height, or operating machinery
7. If you try to walk during one of these episodes, what usually happens?
There is no episode and no change in my walking
I can walk normally but feel mildly off
I shorten my steps or touch a wall for reassurance
I veer, stagger, or need firm support to avoid falling
8. How do you respond when looking upward, such as toward a high shelf?
Looking upward causes no dizziness or motion sensation
I may feel discomfort or neck strain, but not movement-related dizziness
I occasionally feel briefly off balance when I tip my head back
Tipping my head back repeatedly triggers a short spinning sensation
9. How repeatable are your episodes with a particular head movement or position?
I have not noticed dizziness with any head position
Episodes seem unrelated to position and occur unpredictably
Position may contribute, but the connection is inconsistent
The same movement or position repeatedly triggers a similar brief episode
10. What is the most serious balance-related incident you have experienced during an episode?
I have had no episode or balance-related incident
I paused or sat down because I felt uncertain
I stumbled or had to catch myself to prevent a fall
I fainted, fell, hit my head, or was otherwise injured
11. During an episode while seated, how does your sense of body position change?
It does not change because I have not experienced such an episode
I feel generally disconnected or foggy rather than displaced
I feel slightly tilted or less centered than usual
I feel strongly pulled, tipped, or moved despite sitting still
12. What happens when you roll from one side to the other in bed?
Rolling over does not bring on dizziness or unusual movement
I may feel generally woozy, but rolling is not a clear trigger
Rolling sometimes causes a brief shift or imbalance
Rolling reliably brings on a sudden burst of spinning or motion
13. How has the onset or intensity of your dizziness changed recently?
I have not experienced dizziness
It is familiar, mild, and has not noticeably changed
It is new, recurring more often, or interfering more with daily activities
It began suddenly and severely, especially with a severe new headache, chest pain, or repeated vomiting
14. How does stomach upset relate to your dizzy or motion sensation?
I have had neither the sensation nor related stomach upset
I feel dizzy but have not noticed nausea
The sensation sometimes makes me mildly queasy
It causes strong nausea, retching, or vomiting
15. When getting into or out of bed, which pattern best matches your experience?
Those movements do not produce dizziness
I feel lightheaded mainly when I stand, regardless of head position
I sometimes feel a brief wobble during the movement
Lying back, sitting up, or turning my head triggers a distinct burst of spinning