Vertigo

[thester6474]

What are some causes of Vertigo, and what are some effective treatments for it?  I have been really dizzy, with nausea and vomiting, as well as running into things for over two weeks.  Walking, moving my head, trying to focus on anythins, as well as going from a sitting position to a standing one, and a standing to a sitting position seems to make the symptoms ten times worse.  I was actually driving to a Doctor's appointment this past week, and just going from a sunny area to an area where the sun was blocked by trees, made it extremely bad.  The symptoms don't seem to be going away at all.  I have many other symptoms, so when this came along I call my Neurologist and he told me to come in ASAP or head to the ER.  And for a while was being tested for MS.  I have been diagnosed with about 19 other conditions including Lyme Disease and Fibromyalgia.  He stated it was Vertigo, but was unsure of what could be causing it.  I have had blood work, so it is not viral.  About three and a half weeks ago, My Rheumatologist had just doubled my Lamictal.  He was also hoping that this was a possible cause, but since stopping that Therapy, the symptoms are still persistent.  How long does Vertigo normally last, and is hospitalization and IV therapy effective?  Is Physical Therapy effective for this at all?

[selmaS]

Hi..there r several types of vertigo....best to start with an ENT dr and go from there to NL dr.

To help with the symptoms try non drowsy Dramamine .

As far as how long the vertigo lasts can depend...I had one flare that lasted 2 weeks. I know of others that  have had it for months at a time.

Do u know if ur BP tends to be high?...if so ask to be checked for POTS...a tilt table test is used...since u said u were affected going into a darken area, perception is thrown off by the dark and I am sure that is y it happened, and so many conditions can cause this.

Have u had brain MRI's done?

I pray u find what is going on
Godspeed
"selma"

[thester6474]

It has been about two years since I had my last MRI.  I have had trouble with my BP and pulse, so my PCP prescribed blood medication for me.  It has been a miracle for me, because of my other health issues, he was really scared of what that would effect I would have with it.  Before my BP would be like 140 or 150/ 100 - 120.  I still have those days though, where my BP is high, but those days rarely occur.  I had an appointment slated for tomorrow morning, but because I was throwing up and running into everything, he made me come right in.  He also told me to keep my appointment, so I see him again tomorrow.  The things he was hoping for, medication and virus, has had no effect on this Vertigo.  I never did get sick as he hoped, I also had a CBC and CMP done which turned out normal.  I am not sure what avenue he will decide to take tomorrow,

[selmaS]

Do ask about POTS =
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome.......

I pray u get some answers soon.
"selma"

[thester6474]

My Neurologist last Monday, wanted to take my blood pressure in different positions.  He did notice that it was a slight difference with each different positions, but not much of a difference to cause the vertigo.