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JUST FOUND OUT ITS VERTIGO

Petite one — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 21:48:46 GMT

ITS AWFUL AND SCARY

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sage4 — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 21:54:41 GMT

I certainly agree with you. Years ago at 5am I awoke and the entire room was spinning. I held on to the bed and wouldnt let go. I thought it would never end. The ambulance was called and I spent the next few days in the hospital. It was an awful feeling. Didn't know what it was until then.

Every now and then I would have just a little bout but nothing serious. Valium takes care of it for and I always hope it would never get that severe again. Good luck to you and hope if it happens to you again that you will be sitting or in bed.

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Kachina624 — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 22:00:31 GMT

I had an occurrence of that once. I live alone and had a terrible time trying to feed and care for my dogs. My doctor gave me an exercise to do but it hasn't happened again.

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Petite one — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 22:02:17 GMT

I THOUGHT i WAS HAVING A STROKE. tHE ROOM WAS SPINNING AND MY LEGS TURNED TO RUBBER. wHILE ON THE FLOOR i CALLED 911 AND TRIED TO UNLOCK MY DOOR WHILE i WAS SPINNING. aFTER CAT SCAN, MRI, BLOOD WORK ETC. gOT DIAGNOSIS. I REMEMBER THE MOVIE AND ITS NOTHING LIKE IT. SORRY FOR THE CAPS CANT SEEM TO UNLOCK

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sage4 — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 22:11:48 GMT

It also causes nauseau and vomiting. I also found out after using the bathroom that it helps a lot. It also causes balance issues so be careful also.

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GSPgirl — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 22:22:40 GMT

I had Vertigo and had to quit college. I couldn't walk down the hallway without holding on to the wall. I was in my 40's

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Dineen74 — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 22:25:08 GMT

Vertigo is HORRIBLE!! And I pity anyone who has to experience this condition. I have suffered from vertigo for 30 years. As I age though the episodes are much more infrequent...knock on wood!! I was diagnosed with Meneires Disease and BPPV. The first is helped with reduced salt intake and Meclizine. Meclizine by the way can be bought OTC as Dramamine 2. The ingredient in this is Meclizine 25mg, which is exactly what I take. The second condition BPPV can be stopped by a simple exercise called The Epley Maneuver and can be self taught, or ask your Dr for a referral to a Physical Therapist who can teach this to you in a short period of time. Bottom line is there are things you can do about it. And my best wishes to you to get through these episodes as easily and quickly as possible. Number 1 suggestion is to stay as calm as possible! It helps a lot. P.S. try www.webmd.com for more information.

I have found the difference between the two above mentioned is with Meniere's, your dizzy no matter how or where you sit, stand, or move around. BPPV is when you're dizzy when you move your head a certain way...i.e. left makes you dizzy, but turning it right does nothing. That's the bare bones of figuring out what's going on with you. And remember this is my story. There are other things that make us dizzy so please see your doctor.

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ROMARY — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 22:30:33 GMT

Bonine (OTC) worked along with physical therapist exercises for a couple of friends. Try 1/2 tablet first. Sometimes that works just as well. Standing, holding onto a chair, and focusing on an object across the room was one of the exercises. Check with your doc and/or pharmacist first.

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ROMARY — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 22:32:33 GMT

p.s. Don't turn your head quickly in any direction. Also, don't make fast turns to the left or the right when walking. Just take your time.

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RedTop — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 22:33:41 GMT

A dear friend has been suffering with vertigo for the last 3 weeks. Knowing how she's always on the go, I cautioned her to not go out alone in the event an attack should come on suddenly. Within days of telling her that, she texted and said she left Wal-Mart sick that very day, and was so glad her husband had been with her.

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glmama — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 22:34:07 GMT

Hope you feel better very soon. I have had a few bouts of Vertigo in the past 5-7 years and it is truly awful.

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ROMARY — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 23:36:01 GMT

I wouldn't drive at all when having bouts of Vertigo. JMO

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GCR18 — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 00:06:22 GMT

When I had it, i thought I was dying. Either having a heart attack or stroke. Got up one morning and everything was spinning. After it passed, I called in sick and went back to bed. A little later I got up and remembered reading about it here. I did a Google search and diagnosed myself. I followed up with the Dr and she confirmed. I had a couple minor episodes that week, then it went away. Hadn't been back since.

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EatWell — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 00:50:14 GMT

Once, when I was hiking on a narrow trail up a mountain, for a moment I felt light headed, felt floating in air, and thought I was going to pass out and fall over the cliff ledge to my certain death. I should not have looked down. Just in a instant I saw a very bright white light in my eyes, and heard a voice in my head tell me that it was not my time to leave this world. It was Jesus telling me that. I quickly retained my footing, and did not fall. Praise Jesus! The power of prayer works miracles. Pray to Jesus, and you too will be cured of vertigo.

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RickyRocky — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 00:57:59 GMT

I had my first Vertigo episode in January. I was driving to work and I had to pull over. I was about three blocks from work and I tried to pull myself together long enough to get to work. I was sweating, severe nausea, and everything was spinning. I was waiting for the chest pains to start as I was sure I was having a heart attack. I had a co-worker drive me to the nearest Urgent Care. After several tests, they diagnosed me with Vertigo. Gave me some medicine and told me to get an appointment with my doctor. I ended up going to my ENT who said that I had a viral infection in my right ear and he was certain that it had caused the Vertigo. He did a hearing test which showed that I had lost a considerable amount of hearing in that ear. He have me prednisone and said that there really wasn't anything else he could do since it was viral. I have an appointment next week to see him again to see if any of my hearing came back. I'm pretty sure that it hasn't.

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AuntG — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 01:01:31 GMT

It is terrible, and it comes on just out of nowhere. The medication they gave me caused me to be so tired and it really doesn't help clear the vertigo.

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BichonEmma — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 02:19:47 GMT

On 8/18/2014 RickyRocky said:
I had my first Vertigo episode in January. I was driving to work and I had to pull over. I was about three blocks from work and I tried to pull myself together long enough to get to work. I was sweating, severe nausea, and everything was spinning. I was waiting for the chest pains to start as I was sure I was having a heart attack. I had a co-worker drive me to the nearest Urgent Care. After several tests, they diagnosed me with Vertigo. Gave me some medicine and told me to get an appointment with my doctor. I ended up going to my ENT who said that I had a viral infection in my right ear and he was certain that it had caused the Vertigo. He did a hearing test which showed that I had lost a considerable amount of hearing in that ear. He have me prednisone and said that there really wasn't anything else he could do since it was viral. I have an appointment next week to see him again to see if any of my hearing came back. I'm pretty sure that it hasn't.

If your hearing hasn't comeback yet I wouldn't stress too much. I had a 4 month vertigo spell from a bad ear infection in my left ear. I ended up having to go to a hearing doctor and he confirmed the hearing loss but did say it can take up to one year to come back. While I do still have some hearing loss in that year it's not nearly as bad as it was. Hopefully your hearing will improve as well

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Sooner — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 02:24:41 GMT

In the fall I get it sometimes and it is caused by sinus and allergy issues.

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circles — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 02:35:34 GMT

it sure is scary....I remember the first time I had it...and have had it again a few times....I keep meds on hand just in case....