Has anyone out there been pregnant with Meniere's? I have two kids (both delivered pre MD) and always thought I would have a third, but I'm really hesitant to get pregnant. My biggest concern is not being able to take a "rescue medication" in case of an attack. Are there any meds that treat vertigo and are considered pregnancy safe?? I also worry that the lack of sleep that comes with having an infant would aggravate things. Any advice is appreciated! I really don't want to let this disease dictate my life but also don't want to make decisions that would be bad for my family.
Hello! I just had my first child in December of last year. I have and Ménière's disease for about 5 or 6 years now. Honestly pregnancy was rough. Around the last trimester I had to stop driving because it made me dizzy and would result in a vertigo attack. I had another attack at 3 weeks post partum. The past 2 months have been so hard, my daughter hasn't been sleeping good at night so I'm exhausted and the heat makes it worse. I've had 4 attacks in the past 2 months and have been dizzy almost every day. I was on prednisone for 5 days about a month ago and it didn't help, so I am going to be starting another round tomorrow hoping it stops the daily dizziness. While pregnant and breastfeeding I was able to take meclizine which is what I was prescribed for dizziness. I totally understand how you feel about being hesitant to have another baby. I am already hesitant to have another but I know we want at least 2 kids. I keep reminding myself that this is a phase and this WILL pass and it will all be worth it. I hope this helps!!
Thanks so much for the input! It does sound like it has been rough but I like your positive attitude. I try to stay positive too but sometimes it can be so frustrating. It's hard enough to be a new mom, let alone a new mom dealing with vertigo! My December baby is now six, so if I'm feeling sick she can kind of look out for her younger sister, but I would think it's stressful to be home alone with a newborn?
That's comforting to know that you are able to take Meclizine. I only took it once but remember it knocking me out. Did you find it was helpful and could pretty immediately reduce the vertigo/nausea?
Good luck with everything and thanks again for your response.
It is very frustrating, especially as a first time mom. It's hard enough without being dizzy all the time! I'm trying real hard to be positive, but it's rough. I've had quite a few breakdowns lately. The meclizine did seem to help the nausea pretty quickly, but it definitely knocks me out so I don't take it unless someone can be with my daughter. I was really hoping that we could have a second baby after she turned a year old but I'm scared I won't be able to handle it. I guess time will tell and I will learn to cope! I'm lucky that my mom lives a few minutes away and is a teacher so she has been free this summer to take my daughter of I get sick or need a nap and my husband is working.