Is Vertigo an unspecified disease, or does something change in the brain??
Personally I think the brain changes - because the signals from your brain to your limbs seems interrupted to me.
Hi Jacqueline...from what I understand vertigo/dizziness can be coming from the ear, lack of blood to the brain or from the brain itself sending out signals....
Thanks rita sounds like the death knoll..,,lucky old me, hope it's
a quick departure
Symptoms of vestibular disorders include dizziness, vertigo (a spinning sensation), imbalance, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), fatigue, jumping vision, nausea/vomiting, hearing loss, anxiety, and cognitive difficulties.
Vestibular disorders are difficult to diagnose. It is common for a patient to consult 4 or more physicians over a period several years before receiving an accurate diagnosis.
All of these have roots in scrambled messages from ear/balance centers to the brain. The brain can compensate for some.
Is it possible that it will leave, as fast as it came ?
My G.P seems totally unconcerned and can't decide if it is Vertigo
or Meniere's gave me a med that made my lips swell.. so I stopped
taking them
Believe me not fun...I will NEVER take my health for granted.......
Believe me not fun....i will NEVER take my health for granted.........saw so many doctors....so many tests and still going to drs
we don't seem to have many options over the options or outcome
if G P's don't care
Yes it can just go away but..............you will end up seeing many doctors before you get any kind od decent help......Pease find another GP if he/she isnt taking you seriously
sorry...what are you trying to say?????
Who knows ????
I'm out of here, I find this forum extremely depressing
Hi Jacqueline,
I find this forum very helpful hearing experiances of other people with Vestibular Neuritis. At times I feel that I am going crazy because I feel so unwell with diziness, a trembling pressure in my head and nausea. No doctor really can help but they all assure me that all patients eventually do get better with time. After nearly two years of suffering from this my anxiety is getting worse. I have psychosomatic pains and Irritated bowl syndrom (my medical tests all show that I am healthy) and at times I struggle to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I am a little hopful that most people that participate in this forum have had the symptomps for less than two to three years suggesting that in does eventually get better for a majority of people. It would be great to hear a few more positive stories from patients that have recovered. The VRT exercises do help I find. I started to drink more water, especially when I feel very bad and it helps. Fennel tea helps me with digestion and nausea. Being positive helps (but that is very difficult) as I feel the VN activates anxiety and more anxiety activates the dizziness. I think in your case it is of great importance to find a doctor that you trust and that he understands your symptoms.
Hi...I agree with you...I found this wedsite has helped me get through my worst days......Its nice to know that people understand what I am going through and also to suggest things I havent looked into or tried....I really appreciated all feedback that I have gotten...I dont feel many people understand this dizziness etc unless they have experienced it or really knows someone who has it....Its day after day......some days a fight to keep your head above water....Thank you to everyone
I guess I am lucky to be one of the success stories. It hasn't been easy and I still have some days that aren't so good, but overall I am much better than I was 6 months ago. I find this forum comforting because I am not alone. Just the validation I receive has been worth so much for me at least.
Hi Jacqueline, Id like to know this too as ive had three episodes now in total , the last two being only 24hrs. apart. 1st one was about year and half ago without any warning i came over feeling dizzy and threw up all over our just been laid new bedroom carpet. Was given these tablets about three weeks ago but scared to take them as the side affects are horrendous one of them being swelling of the lips like you say.and of all things dizziness! lol Ive had no tests done, it feels like its my head thats the problem and with the last attack was very sick and the room was spinning two evenings ago Dare i mention hear what they are called as most probably admin wont allow my message to go through. They are Prochlorperazine maleate 5mg. You did right to stop taking yours, not good at all swollen lips.
If it's any reassurance I suffered a couple of times with this condition. For the first three days I was in hospital as it was so severe and gradually over several weeks of retraining my brain with exercises it disappeared. It was extremely scary and debilitating and I sympathise greatly with anyone who is suffering. I had many tests after the second episode which concluded that there was some damage to the inner ear on one side. All I can think of was years before I perforated my eardrum, although I was told a virus could trigger an episode although I had no symptoms or illness prior to the start of each bout. However I did have an episode which was immediately triggered when I received a phonecall from the police about one of my children. I immediately became severly dizzy and vomited and was unable to complete the conversation, so I truely believe that due to weakness in my inner ear, anxiety, tiredness and stress must be a contributing factor. On that occasion I was lucky that my GP came out straight away, gave me an anti sickness jab and I slept straight away. The next morning I awoke fine with no symptoms so maybe catching it very early and resting can help. I (fingers crossed) have not suffered again for many years. I try to control my stress levels and get plenty of rest. Hope this provides some comfort.
so sorry for you.......What kind of brain excerises were you doing??? I also went to get tested for vertical heterophoria......they said I have a slight vertical imbalance in my eyes and this could be causing this...havent gotten my glasses yet......This wasnt cheap....no insurance for this.........I did it of course to see if this was the problem and also I wanted to start getting off tese meds........I want to go back to living my life........plus the headache specialist doesnt accept my insurance either........... hopefully this will pass........getting re married in May.......have alot to do....cant drive like this...............