[uujudy]

I hope someone here can help! Have any of you had problems with vertigo? It came on suddenly. I woke up one morning and was literally bouncing off the walls. I have it every morning, but it's gone by nighttime -- just in time to go to bed and have it start all over again in the morning. It's like being very drunk, without the good part. I lie on the bed and the room spins.

I haven't been to the doctor, because friends I know who have had it said their doctors didn't do anything to help it. They say it's caused by crystals in the inner ear, and I just have to wait for the crystals to settle back down to wherever they go.

Yes, I tried sleeping sitting up, but I just fall over and wake up dizzy and with a stiff neck. Yes, I tried Dramamine. Dramamine helps with the sick tummy feeling, but not so much for the dizzyness.

If you've had vertigo, and you've had success treating it, please let me know.
Dizzy Judy

[ssmith]

A doctor might be able to prescribe Meclizine. Also I have heard of homeopathic remedies that a friend of mine has used....don't know the name of it.

[jimbo2012]

My wife had it for a few days several years ago, doctors said it usually goes away, in her case it did.

There are different forms tho, U should see a Dr. don't be your own, it can be other issues .

A bit of reading and this

[casita37]

Hi Judy,
I don't know a thing about vertigo, or any other medical condition, for that matter. But, I would suggest you go to your doctor. Just because your friends didn't get satisfaction, doesn't mean you will have the same outcome. You may not have the same thing they had and/or your doctor may be more knowledgeable or willing to try different treatments. Please don't drive (even the golf cart) until this clears up, which I hope will be soon. Good luck!

[Carla B]

My friend had it about 5 years ago and I don't know what was prescribed to help her, but I do recall she was told to severely limit her sodium intake.

[DebbieB]

I feel your pain, had vertigo a few times over the years, first time I got it, I had no idea what on earth it was. Very scary. Ended up in ER as I didn't know what was going on, vertigo was diagnosed, meds were given and it went away right away. That said, I never go anywhere without my meds when I travel. I was prescribed Meclizine 25mg tabs for the dizziness and Promethazine 25mg tabs for the nausea.

Only had two episodes in past 10 years of vertigo, but I know the symptoms now, so when I get it, I take the Meclizine right away and usually only have to take it for a few days and it has passed by then and I can walk and continue on with life. Most docs say you should take it for a week, but I never felt a need to take it that long. Vertigo can last a week, two weeks and up to a month I hear. Thank goodness, I have never had that long of a bout with it. Doc also told me that there isn't a cure for it, but meds do certainly help till it passes.

I would discuss it with your doctor and see what he/she says since you are having a rather long bout of it. Oh, Meclizine is a really just a super strong antihistimine prescription strength.

I hope it passes soon for you, I know it is not fun when having a bout, can't imagine without meds.

[santee]

judy, had the same problem, dr sent me to all coast therapy at 13940 hwy 441 building 700, 751-5168. did wonders for me.

[graciegirl]

Please go to the Doctor Judy.

[dwbevan]

My daughter had vertigo and they said it was crystals - she went to someone, maybe a chiropractor, not sure but they did movements of her head that did something to the crystals and it worked - involved lying down and sitting up quickly as I remember - I will check with her and check back in to see if you still need information.

[KEVIN & JOSIE]

Originally Posted by ssmith

A doctor might be able to prescribe Meclizine. Also I have heard of homeopathic remedies that a friend of mine has used....don't know the name of it.

My wife uses this for motion sickness / vertigo and it has worked wonders. her doctor advised it is a safe drug without long term side effects...safe to use. We were unable to fly until she started on this medication. Her doctor also advised to use a decongestant which aids in keeping the ear canal free of fluids. Good luck, and don't worry, the fix seems to be simple. ( Love your kitty avitar)

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Judy, if it's been more than a couple of day, you're best to go see a Dr.

JMHO!

Bill

[Francie]

Have had it. My doctor recommend that before I get up in the morning to lie on my back. Turn your head from side to side and repeat this multiple times. This relieved the dizziness for me and after a few weeks it subsided.

You should go to the doctor. Gracie is right.

[justjim]

I got up from the couch about 8 years ago feeling fine and took a few steps toward the kitchen and suddenly my world started spinning I went to the floor and was also nauseated. Long story short----my wife called 911 thinking I was "stroking out" and I ended up in the ER. The "tests" showed vertigo and My Primary Doctor sent me to an ear/Specialist. They explained it as a min-stroke of the inner ear which the Specialist said there was a good chance it would not happen again. I lost 30% hearing in one ear and coordination came back but not at a 100%. I would strongly suggest that you see a doctor ASAP to get you're situation diagnosed to be certain that vertigo is the problem. I did take medication for a few weeks and it helped. It was scary and lucky another episode has not occurred.

[Sable99]

Originally Posted by Francie

Have had it. My doctor recommend that before I get up in the morning to lie on my back. Turn your head from side to side and repeat this multiple times. This relieved the dizziness for me and after a few weeks it subsided.

You should go to the doctor. Gracie is right.

First, I agree that you should check with your doctor.

My mother had vertigo several years ago. She went to the doctor and he moved her head several different ways to move the crystals. He also prescribed Meclizne 12.5 mg that she takes from time to time.

When we were in TV in April, Mom got dizzy on the first day! She only took a few pills with her for the trip. I asked someone at the LS Sales Office where I could find an Urgent Care facility. It turned out the lady I asked also suffered from vertigo. She told Mom a doctor had advised her to lay down with her head off the edge of the bed -- then turn your head one side for 10 seconds, turn your head the other side for 10 seconds and then down for 10 seconds. Then, do it again. This little exercise worked for Mom and she was able to enjoy the rest of our visit.

But, you really should check with your doctor!

[njbchbum]

a friend of mine is occasionally struck with vertigo - one day while at the chiropractor for one thing she mentioned she was in the throes of it! he did a simple adjustment between her neck and shoulders and voila! it was gone! her physician had prescribed rest!!! she now goes straight to the chiro when it attacks!

see your doctor and then see a chiropractor!