Feel like im on a boat?!

[Alixw]

I came back from a weeks girlie holiday in Crete yesterday. Had a great time other than having a cold the whole time i was out there. I still have it a bit now although its more of a sore throat now and just generally feeling rubbish. On our last night, which was tuesday, we were eating a meal and i started to feel very light headed. I felt very unsteady on my feet. I was like that all night. my friends thought it might be something to do with the amount of sun i'd had that day, as we were out in it from 10am til about 4 and i didnt really eat much. The thing is, its now thursday and the feeling is still there. The only way i can think to describe it is that i feel like i'm on a boat, as my head feels very light and as if i cant balance? Does anybody have any ideas as to what this could be? I'll go to the doctors if it doesnt go, just wondered if anyone could hazard a guess first?

[andy hughes]

It sounds like mild sunstroke. Don't worry, it will pass off in a day or so.

Drink plenty of fluids, and sleep as much as you can.

[LittleMouse]

I should see your doctor.  You may have an ear problem following the cold.  This would also cause these symptoms.

[Alixw]

Good point LittleMouse - my ear was killing me on the plane home and it still feels a bit funny now. Still don't think its popped properly!

Andy - would sunstroke last this long if that was tuesday and its now thurs and i'm not feeling any better?

[Jules001]

I would definitely support the theory that it is an ear problem, you may have picked up an infection from swimming either in the sea or pool. This would also affect your balance, if it was an inner ear problem, I think you should go to your doctors as if it is an infection, it will probably need antibiotics to make it clear up. Hope you feel better soon