Causes of Vertigo. Vertigo is often caused by an inner ear problem. Some of the most common causes include: BPPV. These initials stand for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. BPPV occurs when tiny calcium particles (canaliths) clump up in canals of the inner ear.
I think the pain is worse at night because of the activity during the day. I do experience pain at night (and throughout the day off & on). It makes it hard to go to sleep at night plus in the middle of the night the pain wakes me up.
A sleep specialist will likely also try to help you get to the root of your insomnia (if there is one). Many of us can recall the occasional sleepless night when stress kept us tossing and turning. But there are a number of other causes of insomnia. Here's a look at the few of the most common. Chronic Pain. Any condition that leaves you in discomfort can understandably disrupt your sleep. Arthritis, low back pain, acid reflux, fibromyalgia -- these and many more painful conditions can keep you up at night.