Ear problems can come on suddenly without any warning. A few years ago, I all of a sudden got so dizzy I couldn't stand up. I was rushed by ambulance to the E.R. It turned out to be an ear infection that had gotten into the inner ear and caused labrynthitis. It took several weeks to clear up - several weeks of vertigo that was so bad I couldn't walk, drive or go to work.

Everyone, who's sitting home with medical problems thinking they'll just go away by themselves, please stop it - get thee to a doctor, NOW! You only have one body in this lifetime, please take care of it. If you're not a doctor, please see a professional.