How can I tell if I have vertigo?

Yesterday morning I woke up really early, so later that afternoon I took a nap. I didnt actually sleep, I just lied down for maybe 1 1/2 hours. While I was lying down I sat up to fix my pillow and it felt like the room was spinning. When I got up a few minutes later I was stumbling around.
Ever since then Ive been getting dizzy spells. If I lean my head back I feel like the room is spinning.
I think I have been walking funny.

If it is vertigo is that serious? Do I have to see a doctor. It would be very hard because Im in a foreign country right now.

[I have Hashimoto`s Disease]

It sounds very much like vertigo..It can be caused by lots of things, some not serious,such as ear infections, some more serious , such as MS. Try taking a motion sickness drug such as Dramamine or mechlizine and see your Dr when you get home

vertigo is prolong and u have to have more dizziness then just that. i have severe vertigo and a balance disorder, ur dizziness can be just moving too fast or getting up too fast. if it proceeds for longer then a month and a half then see a doctor

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