BigBill
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I got it and you can have it. I hate it.
Vertigo????
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Bill - There are some indoor head movement exercises that you can do at home. These will keep things under control. I'm not sure if it ever "goes away", but it can be managed. See your family doctor or rehab clinic that knows how to treat the problem.
acco40
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A lot of different reasons for vertigo, so seeing a doctor is highly recommended. While there, ask your doctor about Meclizine which is used to treat or prevent nausea and vomiting if you are having these symptoms.
One last thing, a friend of mine got Vertigo and they determined shooting high power rifles caused tiny calcium crystals in the inner ear to fall down into one of the semicircular canals, disrupting the flow of the fluid of that canal. Once he stopped shooting the rifles, his Vertigo went away. Who would have guessed that!
Best of luck to you.
One last thing, a friend of mine got Vertigo and they determined shooting high power rifles caused tiny calcium crystals in the inner ear to fall down into one of the semicircular canals, disrupting the flow of the fluid of that canal. Once he stopped shooting the rifles, his Vertigo went away. Who would have guessed that!
Best of luck to you.
Bkreutz
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Dang, here I thought this thread was going to be about a movie. 
I fell
I fell out of an attic (caught on the ladder) and twice on my driveway. Vertigo stinks.
I fell out of an attic (caught on the ladder) and twice on my driveway. Vertigo stinks.
drkuhar
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I had ear infections so bad they did damage. I carry meclizene in a little keychain. Worst was getting lost in a bathroom cause the room was spinning so much i could find the handle. Wouldnt wish it on anyone and cant believe some people pay to feel that way
My encounter started one evening while watching TV. One moment I'm fine and the next I notice that I now have two ceilings and they are rotating. I say OK we will go see the doctor at the VA tomorrow. Then I got up. Wobbly for sure but I made it to the bathroom. As I started to brush my teeth I started to pass out but I didn't. Ok I'll see the doctor at the VA tomorrow. So I leave the bathroom, sit on the bed and start to lean into bed back first. Halfway to the pillow I'm passing out and I jolt up into a sitting position and I'm ok. Ok forget the doctor and the VA. I dial 911. I had no idea what was going on. Now I know.
cco40
I did. It was caused by a serious bump to the head. The Dr did give me something that helped, but it still took quite awhile for it to go away.
Without researching it, my doctors explanation, was basically this;
There is a fluid in the inner ear, that has a specific viscosity, and under a very specific pressure. When something happens, say you fall and hit your head against a propane tank, there can be internal swelling. Anything that interferes with that "magic" viscosity and pressure, can cause vertigo. The fluid helps manage equilibrium!
I'm not a doctor, but I am speaking of a first hand experience, details a bit dulled by the passing of about 7 years.
For those of you that can't relate, let me put it this way. Think of your worst drunken state, and multiply the effects you experienced when you tried to get up and walk, etc. For those that cannot relate, Good For You!
I did. It was caused by a serious bump to the head. The Dr did give me something that helped, but it still took quite awhile for it to go away.
Without researching it, my doctors explanation, was basically this;
There is a fluid in the inner ear, that has a specific viscosity, and under a very specific pressure. When something happens, say you fall and hit your head against a propane tank, there can be internal swelling. Anything that interferes with that "magic" viscosity and pressure, can cause vertigo. The fluid helps manage equilibrium!
I'm not a doctor, but I am speaking of a first hand experience, details a bit dulled by the passing of about 7 years.
For those of you that can't relate, let me put it this way. Think of your worst drunken state, and multiply the effects you experienced when you tried to get up and walk, etc. For those that cannot relate, Good For You!
I've had it now for over thirty years. It's a real pain in the royal patoot!
I've been to specialists and they all say the same thing. It can be triggered by numerous different things: allergies, a cold, ear infection, bump on the head, ad infinitum.
Meclizine is your friend. You can get it over-the-counter...25 mg tablets. I usually have a bout of vertigo once or twice a year, but I can usually tell when it's coming on and have learned to manage it. When I feel the symptoms, I usually pop one Meclizine and lie down for awhile. After about an hour, I'm good to go.
You'll eventually get to the point you can tell when it's "lurking" in the background and can hop on it right away. Now, when I travel, I always carry a bottle of Meclizine in my shaving kit or, when on the trail, in my saddle bags.
I was surprised over the years to find out how common vertigo is.
I've been to specialists and they all say the same thing. It can be triggered by numerous different things: allergies, a cold, ear infection, bump on the head, ad infinitum.
Meclizine is your friend. You can get it over-the-counter...25 mg tablets. I usually have a bout of vertigo once or twice a year, but I can usually tell when it's coming on and have learned to manage it. When I feel the symptoms, I usually pop one Meclizine and lie down for awhile. After about an hour, I'm good to go.
You'll eventually get to the point you can tell when it's "lurking" in the background and can hop on it right away. Now, when I travel, I always carry a bottle of Meclizine in my shaving kit or, when on the trail, in my saddle bags.
I was surprised over the years to find out how common vertigo is.
Mcwsky09
Member
My mom has it. I think in addition to Meclizine is Antivert (unless that is just the brand name, been awhile since in checked) you should do some research on the Epley manouver http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=m8-OiFzjW_U
gdnagle
US Veteran
Have had it for years use to only bother me when I laid down. Now I have it a lot, heck thought I was on a week drunk without even drinking. Doctor gave me some Meclizline, it don't work for me even at the high dosage then again last kidney stone I had they worked me up to morphine and that still didn't take the edge off, now that was painful, give me vertigo over a stone anyday.
LVSteve
Member
See a doctor. My wife got severe vertigo 4 November 2010. The scans that night revealed the brain cancer that killed her.
A good friend of mine would sometimes get Vertigo when we were SCUBA diving.
I could always tell when he had it, as he would start swimming "sideways".
He could not tell up from down, till I suggested he just blow out some "bubbles" and then follow THEM up...
I could always tell when he had it, as he would start swimming "sideways".
He could not tell up from down, till I suggested he just blow out some "bubbles" and then follow THEM up...
armenius
US Veteran
Terrible condition to have.My first episode lasted 3 days.No problem for months then it came back and persisted for weeks .Turning in bed,getting up or down or looking up and I was about out of control.After my usual habit of "sucking it up" I went back to the neurologist who sent me to a therapist.After about 1 minute of the Epley Manuever I had instant relief and no problem for at least a month.See your neurologist for a diagnosis,then if he suggests the therapy I had get it as soon as you can.You will be glad you did.
WhiteLightning02
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+1 on the Meclizine.... never leave home without it.
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Wow. Never thought I'd be reading about this on the S&W forum. I have much empathy for all of those effected.
For 2 years, my wife has been disabled by vestibular neuritis and labyrinthitis (resulting from a shingles infection of her inner ear nerves connecting the inner ear to the brain). She has a trifecta of impairments - vertigo + dizziness, and difficulties with balance + vision & some hearing loss.
http:://vestibular.org/labyrinthitis-and-vestibular-neuritis#sthash.gh4V7TeU.dpuf
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For 2 years, my wife has been disabled by vestibular neuritis and labyrinthitis (resulting from a shingles infection of her inner ear nerves connecting the inner ear to the brain). She has a trifecta of impairments - vertigo + dizziness, and difficulties with balance + vision & some hearing loss.
http:://vestibular.org/labyrinthitis-and-vestibular-neuritis#sthash.gh4V7TeU.dpuf
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carpriver
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Vertigo took me off fly status, all from a bump on the head. It lasted for a couple months. But I could never fly as a crew member.
I had vertigo; when I turned over in bed the world would go round and round. Same thing when I sat up. I went to my ear-nose-throat guy and described my symptoms. He said "I know just what's wrong, you have benign positional vertigo. It's caused by foreign matter, usually calcium, in you inner ear". He prescribed the epley manoever, twice a day for two weeks. The vertigo was gone after one, but I did the whole course of tretment. When it begins to return, I do the epley and it goes away.
blackpowder30
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What a wide variety of symptoms here.
I have had vertigo for 5 years. I take a Meclizine tablet every 8 hours. Have tried to wean myself off the tablets twice by going to 2 tablets a day. Both times, after 3 or 4 days I ended up unable to get out of bed one morning, then I take another tablet and lay back down. It takes 4 hours before I can get out of bed.
Never heard of the Epley Manuever. I'll give it a try.
I have had vertigo for 5 years. I take a Meclizine tablet every 8 hours. Have tried to wean myself off the tablets twice by going to 2 tablets a day. Both times, after 3 or 4 days I ended up unable to get out of bed one morning, then I take another tablet and lay back down. It takes 4 hours before I can get out of bed.
Never heard of the Epley Manuever. I'll give it a try.
The epley maneuver only works with benign positional vertigo; when you have some solid particles adrift in the liquid in your organs of balance. If you do it long enough, it will finally get the foreign matter out of your inner ear and your balance will be restored. It doesn't work for any other kinds of vertigo.
Yes; I have vertigo & hate it. Meclizine helps but is mainly used for sea sickness. It's tough when driving & I have an attack. Just pull off the road & wait it out.
My wife does something....
About once a week she does her 'exercise' that involves laying back and tilting the head in several directions. It's not quite the same as this, but I think the ideas are similar. Anyway, it works. She does it for a while and is good for about another week.
About once a week she does her 'exercise' that involves laying back and tilting the head in several directions. It's not quite the same as this, but I think the ideas are similar. Anyway, it works. She does it for a while and is good for about another week.
KeithC
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I had some severe bouts with it back in 2000, had all sorts of tests done and it turned out I have Meniere's disease. First rounds it was in both ears, complete loss of hearing and vertigo, it cleared itself up with a diuretic in the right ear, but the left still give me problems.
The most annoying part is the 24/7 ringing in that ear, sometimes it is so loud other people can hear it standing beside them.
The most annoying part is the 24/7 ringing in that ear, sometimes it is so loud other people can hear it standing beside them.
hangnoose
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DAD HAD IT NOW ME
Benign positional vertigo (bpv) is worse than being seasick, depending on the degree. Many of my patients thought I was a drunk because of my poor balance. Other conditions can cause it, but BPV is BASICLY fluid/calcium in one or more of the 3 inner vestibular canals. The meds (meclizine/antivert) are the same thing, and only treat the symptoms moderately at best in minor cases. Whichever canal/canal's have the fluid will determine the positions that set it off. For me anything that puts my head lower than the rest of my body, rapid head movements/vibrations can cause it to come back. Looking up or right, laying down/ getting out of bed set it off. Good news is P.T. maneuvers can help/get rid of it, but it is easy to get back. IT STINKS, but once you understand it, you know what positions/activities to avoid, & can walk around like Frankenstien. The American institute of balance taught many of the physical Therapists that "claim" they are experts in dealing with it. A good Md will have specialized equipment that will show which side & which canal/canal's are the culprit, good ones will teach you how to do the excerizes yourself. Proper diagnosis is key and relief can be extremely fast, without meds or surgery.
Benign positional vertigo (bpv) is worse than being seasick, depending on the degree. Many of my patients thought I was a drunk because of my poor balance. Other conditions can cause it, but BPV is BASICLY fluid/calcium in one or more of the 3 inner vestibular canals. The meds (meclizine/antivert) are the same thing, and only treat the symptoms moderately at best in minor cases. Whichever canal/canal's have the fluid will determine the positions that set it off. For me anything that puts my head lower than the rest of my body, rapid head movements/vibrations can cause it to come back. Looking up or right, laying down/ getting out of bed set it off. Good news is P.T. maneuvers can help/get rid of it, but it is easy to get back. IT STINKS, but once you understand it, you know what positions/activities to avoid, & can walk around like Frankenstien. The American institute of balance taught many of the physical Therapists that "claim" they are experts in dealing with it. A good Md will have specialized equipment that will show which side & which canal/canal's are the culprit, good ones will teach you how to do the excerizes yourself. Proper diagnosis is key and relief can be extremely fast, without meds or surgery.
