Dizziness foggy head and slight nausea but not an attack

nh_user_1033967 · April 11, 2018, 9:40am

Hi members does anyone experience dizziness foggy head and slight nausea quite often that does not become an attack. Just constantly there a lot of my days. I'm beginning to overdo the Stemetil I think. Anyone else experience this and if so what remedy do you use. Thanks

nh_user_385593 · April 11, 2018, 10:30am

I was constantly dizzy, with the unpredictable more extreme attacks thrown in, until I was prescribed betahistine. Now I will have attacks but feel fine inbetween. I now have constant tinnitus though, which is driving me crazy atm. I'm trying ginger tea and I am eating only natural foods atm, to ensure that my salt intake is minimal. Hope you're feeling better soon!

nh_user_971528 · April 11, 2018, 11:18am

Yes pretty much sums up what I feel. Betahistine and plenty of water helps me. Make sure your salt intake is low and also do you have any days where it feels like your worse or goungribave an attack? Unfair what was different the day before? Food wise and activity wise? Did you end over more or eat processed food etc. good luck

nh_user_1033967 · April 11, 2018, 12:09pm

Thks sezzp I am on Betahistine also but still experience these feelings in between attacks How often are you getting attacks and how long are they lasting.

nh_user_1033967 · April 11, 2018, 12:17pm

Hi Bluesmann trying to think of something I ate maybe but can't pinpoint it. The fullness atm is what makes me dizzy more than anything. Taking my Betahistine and drinking water. Hopefully will pass soon. Been a few days now and have just stayed in bed feeling sorry for myself. Lying down seems to relieve it somewhat.

nh_user_971528 · April 11, 2018, 1:45pm

I hear you....try and get a walk in or something and drink more water than usual if its salt it will flush it out.....also have you listened to anything loud lately?

nh_user_385593 · April 11, 2018, 2:17pm

I get very few now. One or 2 a month that are so bad that I need to sit down while I wait for it to ease. I haven't had one that meant I needed to lie down for months now. The lie down ones would last hours, these days when i get an attack its relatively short. Half an hour to 2 hours maybe - really should time them properly! The last few days have been bad tho, between 2 and 5, need to sit down, attacks each day. No idea what i did different to trigger it. My neck and shoulders are sore and crackling as always when I get a flare up.

nh_user_385593 · April 11, 2018, 2:18pm

Also, when I was first on betahistine I was still dizzy all the time. It wasn't until the dose was increased that things improved for me. Maybe worth chatting to your doc about an increase

nh_user_1018155 · April 11, 2018, 4:52pm

That happens to me quite frequently. I take meclizine for the foggy/dizzy head and I take Ondansetron (prescription) for the nausea. I have to lay down for several hours until it passes.

nh_user_1033548 · April 11, 2018, 5:05pm

Hi Maria. Sounds like you may need to have vestibular rehab. I was having similar symptoms to yours, saw a neurotologlist and he prescribed the rehab. I am currently in my 5th week of vestibular rehab and I'm noticing that the fogginess, unbalance, nauseous feelings are almost gone.

Meniere's Disease does terrible things to the vestibular (balance) system and left unchecked will tend to get worse. I highly recommend rehab to anyone that has MD regardless of the severity of the illness. The rehab is very benign and easy to do. You usually only go once a week but must do the exercises at home every day. Most folks who go through the rehab process will have improvement. The more you do the more significant the progress. Good luck.

nh_user_1124958 · April 12, 2018, 12:34am

Hi Maria,

Going through the same......nothing seems to work besides just staring at the ceiling or walls as I've had to just lay in bed......i've been getting the steroid shots every few weeks but feel like I'm more tired and worn out after and the last one I had was my 4th injection. I have another one in 3 weeks.....Looking at others responses I have tried Betahistine but didn't have much success. I'm sorry can't give a remedy but can provide u support...To hang in there and be strong there is light at the end of our tunnel.

Reena

nh_user_1033967 · April 12, 2018, 1:40am

Thanks Bluesmann. All I want to do is lay down and sleep. I have now upped my Betahistine to 24g x 3. See if this works.

nh_user_1033967 · April 12, 2018, 1:41am

Thanks Barry unfortunately ATM mine doesn't pass. I go to bed with it and wake up with it.

nh_user_1033967 · April 12, 2018, 1:42am

Thanks Tanney have an appt with My specialist in 4 weeks. Will definitely ask about the rehab. Sounds like it could be for me.

nh_user_1033967 · April 12, 2018, 1:44am

What are the steroids shots actually for. Are they inserted into ear?

nh_user_1033967 · April 12, 2018, 1:59am

Funny you said that Sezzp. I've just increased the dose myself to 24mg x3. Was in 16x3 will see how it goes.

nh_user_1124958 · April 12, 2018, 8:08pm

Hello Maria,

It's Gentamicin steroid injection thst is given by making a tiny hole in the inner ear drum and then releasing the steroid injection. Destroys inner ear cells to help with Vertigo, balance and Meniere's....The Otorologist said some patients need this about 4 or more times to see a difference...for some is after the 1st injection. So far I haven't had alot of luck as the dizzinessreduces a week after and then I get the same fullness of ear and brain fogged /dizziness and loud noises in my ear. I requested a break as I was getting them every week and it was wearing me down.....So my next one now is May 9.

Wish you all the best Maria:-)

Reena

nh_user_1033967 · April 13, 2018, 11:45am

Thanks Reena. I had a procedure a few years ago which involved steroids inserted through eardrum but I didn't have Menieres at the time. They tried this procedure because I had sudden hearing loss. The procedure didn't work and I'm left with the perforated ear drum, Menieres D, tinnitus Fullness in that ear. I wish I never had it. They also are hesitant to fix my perforated eardrum as my specialist said it will not make any difference to Menieres or hearing or any of other symptoms.

nh_user_1171903 · April 15, 2018, 10:01pm

me im c rying cant believe im not alone in this nightmare.

Woke up nov bppv casuality physio repositioned all fine.

23rd Feb hit again bending down. Went to a normal gp she tried to reposition

After trying test said bppv gave me pills end of . 8 visits later no helo.

I never had the bammmmm again just felt lightheaded and a bit sick for half an hour or so in morning till stemital kicked in and Serc. Even went on a cruise.

Getting better slowly lightheaded managable still hated hr morning sickness.

3 weeks ago day ship docked had a gp appt my family gp had my ears syringed.

Omg right ear calcified rock but he did left ear too and thats the bppv side.

Since then tinnitus started and last Tuesday after sitting on grass for icnic got up felt icky Wed am nausea like morning ss asting all day hit and constant ringing in ear left one bppv one but its the extreme nausea its dreadful.

Sent off referal to hospital physio who cured the bppv in November.

Got an appt with chiropractor (had bppv in 1989 for 9mnth no nausea) chiropractor helped in the end eply not heard of in 88.

Got family gp appt 28th April i cant do anymore .

Its odd cos by late afternoon i feel almost normal i can go out fell 90%??

nh_user_1171903 · April 15, 2018, 10:03pm