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Dizziness is generally relieved, not exacerbated, by lying down. However, if you have a condition called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, you are going to battle dizziness while lying in bed. (BananaStock/BananaStock/Getty Images).
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo can cause dizziness when lying down, and it is a condition that occurs most often in the elderly. It is not known exactly what causes it, but it is likely due to debris inside the ear that accumulates over time.