Anybody have Vertigo?

[IdaCat]

My symptoms appeared about a week ago. When I either laid down or got out of bed, I became very dizzy and disoriented. Moreso than I have ever experienced. It's a violent swirling, tilting feeling with eye twitching. It brings on nausea and a headache and leaves me feeling like crap all day.

Also, if I turn my head to the right and then look up, it starts it. I'm self-diagnosing it as BPPV. At least I hope that's what it is, since it's supposed to be easily treatable. I watched a YouTube video on the Epley Maneuver and my wife has helped me do it the past 3 nights. The problem persists.

I saw my primary care doc yesterday and he didn't know much about it. I half expected that. If I have it next week, I may see an ENT. WTF? I'm turning into Roy Williams.

 

[IdaCat]

Crap. I posted on the wrong board. Sorry mods. Please move to the Paddock.

 

[anon_9qtxg60vqzy0y]

Nick Esasky of the Reds had vertigo during his career. Thought it was an inner ear infection at first. Good luck.

 

[IdaCat]

no but I've treated dozens of patients with it.

Are you a PT?

 

[jockstrap_mcgee]

Vertigo sucks. Sorry man. My wife gets it all the time, including right now.
The only thing we know that somewhat works, other than time and rest, is to drink lots of fluids and avoid salt.

 

[IdaCat]

Thanks

 

[Son_Of_Saul]

I have it. Can't even go swinging on a swingset anymore. It sucks. Often, when riding in a passenger seat, I'll feel sick. My roller coaster days are also over, which stinks because I used to go skydiving. Go see another doctor who knows more about it. It's more common than you'd think.

 

[wall2rondo]

Roy Williams is an expert J/k


Seriously. I had a friend that had a serious inner ear infection and the poor guy couldn't walk. It can really mess with ya

 

[akaukswoosh]

Hope the OP can find relief. I don't have it but can only imagine how bad it would be.

 

[docholiday51]

I have it from time to time (sometimes worse than others) my son is a PT and that helps in severe cases. Sometimes laying in bed in a dark room and not moving is the only relief you can get,bonine (sp)helps

 

[Goingfor9]

I'm no medical dr except for some back alley surgeries etc but a friend of mine whose wife has it takes nortryptylene and it seems to control it.

 

[musrat59]

Idacat, I hope everything works out for you.

 

[UKCatNnc]

It must vary by individuals. Dramamine, which was recommended by my physician, works for me. Good luck.

 

[jrpross_rivals]

Own it on DVD. Classic Hitchcock.

 

[NorthernKYCatfan1]

I have it as well. I usually get it 3-4 times a year. The doctor prescribed me Meclizine, which helps it slightly if I take it right before it gets bad. The doc said I should go to physical therapy to learn some exercises for it, but I haven't done that.

 

[UKrazycat2_rivals]

Good luck on finding a cure OP. I home remedy all my ailments with Kentucky moonshine. It doesn't cure much of anything, but after a few slugs I don't care. Just saying. [cheers]

 

[Teachable Moe]

Own it on DVD. Classic Hitchcock.

I was going to say, "No, but I've got Rear Window."

(Vertigo is soooooo odd. If you took out the scenes where Stewart is just following Kim Novak in his car it would be about a half hour long**.)



**hyperbole alert

 

[DSmith21]

You must conquer vertigo through action rather than meds. Something like wingsuit base jumping should do the trick.

 

[DaBossIsBack]

I was going to say, "No, but I've got Rear Window."

(Vertigo is soooooo odd. If you took out the scenes where Stewart is just following Kim Novak in his car it would be about a half hour long**.)



**hyperbole alert

Vertigo passed Citizen Kane for first on the BFI sight and sound poll of 2012. First time in 50 years that Kane wasn't ranked 1st. Next poll comes out in 2022. It will be interesting to see if it holds on. It's not my favorite Hitchcock but it is probably his best work and undoubtedly his most complex work.

 

[UKGrad93]

I remember my dad thought he had vertigo, but I think it really turned out to be small strokes.

 

[Big_Blue79]

Sounds terrible to have. Best of luck.

 

[IdaCat]

best effective methods for treating it are habituation exercises and medication. Sometimes those don't even help much. Doing the Epley maneuver several times a day can help "rearrange" the crystals in the inner ear that get out of whack and cause the balance disorder and dizziness. Physicians will sometimes prescribes meds to help. If neither of those things provide relief, best to just grab ahold tight and hold on.

That'll be $50.

Thanks for the info. I can't imagine having this the rest of my life.

 

[slick rick.ksr]

best effective methods for treating it are habituation exercises and medication. Sometimes those don't even help much. Doing the Epley maneuver several times a day can help "rearrange" the crystals in the inner ear that get out of whack and cause the balance disorder and dizziness. Physicians will sometimes prescribes meds to help. If neither of those things provide relief, best to just grab ahold tight and hold on.

That'll be $50.

Are you in-network?

 

[slick rick.ksr]

which one?

Blue Cross of North Waziristan