Vertigo going on six weeks

[dizzyandsad]

I have been suffering from constant vertigo for almost six weeks now.  I have gone to see an ENT and all my inner ear tests are normal.  I have gone to see a neurologist and tests for MS, ALS, diabetes, Lyme disease, and syphilis have all come back negative.  The neurologist said it would probably go away on its own, but it is not improving at all.  I have tried antivert, valium, and the Transderm Scop patch to treat it.  The patch helped for a while, but in the past few days seems to have stopped working.  Also in the last few days I have had upset stomach, gas, and mild diarrhea.  I have been drinking pedialite and gatorade to treat dehydration if that's what it is/prevent dehydration.  I am completely at my wits end - I can't work or drive or function or do anything but lie down and not move my head or focus on anything.  Please help!

[dizzyandsad]

Hi patti -
Thanks for your comments.  Is Endolymphatic hydrops different from Menier's disease?  I know I was tested for that and it came back negative.

[pattimilner]

I started out with these same symptoms a couple of years ago and my vertigo did not go away either.  I could not find anyone to help me initially, but eventually found a neurotologist who specializes in vertigo.  I have a neurological disease called endolymphatic hydrops, along with a fistula.  I would find a good neurotologist in your area where they can run more extensive tests to find out what is causing the vertigo. I found that most ear, nose and throat doctors don't have a clue when it comes to these types of neuro conditions.  I feel for you and know exactly what you are going through.  This can cause problems with balance, memory, sensitivity to noises and light - the list goes on and on.  One thing that seemed to help me for a while was a compound drug called betahistine.  It might be worth a try.  After you've dealt with this for so long you get to the point where you will try just about anything to get rid of the spins, nausea, headaches, etc., etc., Good luck to you.