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[Suziepeach]

@KingstonsMom great idea, that's one of the meds the ER Doc sent my husband home with..  

[HLP]

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@Lisa Y wrote:

@Dazlin   I feel for your husband. I had vertigo 30 years ago and was prescribed Antivert, which has Meclizine in it. This ingredient is found in Bonine, which does what Dramamine does.  This past summer, I was hit with vertigo again, and I had my husband get the Bonine as it worked better for me than Dramamine. If the vertigo persists, I would get your husband to a doctor or a telemedicine appt.

Good luck.

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Meclazine is what I was given, doesn't help a lot, I've been having this for at least 40 years.It comes stays about 5 days and disappears,.  I've been to ear specialist and no matter what, it's a grin and bare it problem, no cure. It happens to me 2 or 3 times a year.

[Dazlin]

I think for sure we will go somewhere tomorrow.  I actually was looking into neurologists too.  So far today, he said not as bad as yesterday,  not spinning.  He's eating today too.  I gave him the dramamine about 1 1/2 hours ago...he said hes still the same.  This started last Wednesday,  he stayed in bed,  then was somewhat ok on and off until yesterday,  couldn't get out of bed.  

I'm probably better off at E.R...rather than wait for neurologist appt and they can run all the tests too.

His primary dr is rather laid back, so im hesitant to call him.  Although he prescribes Sumatriptan for his headaches, I dong think he ever considers the frequency of his headaches.  Hubby is also diabetic and doesn't put him on insulin,  instead he takes Metformin.  He's been losing weight too, which can't afford and doesn't address that either. Its soooo hard to find a good dr, so im reluctant to switch, but I am definitely going to look into neurologist for him after we go to E.R.  I just pray my husband listens to me and let me take him.  Thank you all for your caring replies, much appreciated!!

[vsm]

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@Dazlin wrote:

My husband suffers from migraines, which he has medication for.  Since last week he's been having bad attacks of vertigo.  Yesterday he was in bed the entire day.  I was only able to get him to eat toast.  He's very active, so this is so unlike him.  I asked to take him to E.R. but he won't go.  I'll definitely call his Dr tomorrow. 

• Meantime I'm reading dramamine may be helpful...has anyone ever tried it?  I know it's used for sea sickness.

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Yes, Dramamine (which comes in a non-drowsy formulation) sometimes helps with my vertigo.  The generic "meclazine" is a lot less expensive, though I haven't seen it in a non-drowsy forumation.  So sorry for your husband (and for you).  Hope the doctor's visit helps him.  Assuming the doctor rules out anything more serious, he might also benefit from seeing a vestibular therapist. Best of luck.

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@nada54 wrote:

Vertigo is horrible,  I am so sorry to hear about your husband.  I had my first experience 

with vertigo last year so I know what he is going thru.   I had never had it before so at first thought I was having a stroke or something.  Felt like my eyes were darting back and forth,  all light was too much,  all I could do was sit on the bathroom floor because I felt like I was spinning so fast and kept getting sick.  I went to the E.R. [ this  was before the virus]   They told me it was vertigo and showed me the Epily manuvere ,  I guess it helps some people.  Yes Dramamine helps with the dizziness and will just make you sleep. I keep it in the house,  the problem with it for me was I couldn't keep it down.  My doctor gave me a prescription for Meclizine   which is the same thing really ,  and they are tiny and chewable  so I could keep them down.   I think weather changes do not help with the migraines,   mine was caused  'they say'  by crystals moving in my ears.  Hasn't happened again,  but I am very aware that it can.  Again so sorry for your husband and I know you must be so worried for him.  I hope he feels better very soon.  

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My sympathies.  It's very tough (anyone who has never had it has no idea...).  FYI, meclazine is the generic and it's non-prescription -- it can be bought cheaply OTC.

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@tototwo wrote:

I've been diagnosed with "silent migraines" -- there's a long, fancy name for it, but I don't remember.   Anyway, I get the vertigo and lack of balance without the head pain.   I've had to spend whole days in bed because I'm too dizzy to walk.  Comes on without warning.  So I agree it's a horrible feeling - like you have no control.  

Once a doctor had me wear dramamine patches on the back of my neck every day.  They made it worse, oddly enough.  It might work for some, but not others.

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@tototwo,Could it be BPPV, "Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo"?

[Dazlin]

Got in touch with dr...hes going in today at 130...seems a little better today, hes outside.  We'll go from there.

[Suziepeach]

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@Dazlin wrote:

Got in touch with dr...hes going in today at 130...seems a little better today, hes outside.  We'll go from there.

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@Dazlin I'm so glad he'll be seeing his Doctor and glad he seems a little better.  Will be thinking about you both- let us know!  

[nada54]

So glad to hear this!   I was thinking about you this morning.  Glad to hear he is feeling better today and has an appointment.  Hopefully this will be able to put your mind at ease and you both have many happy healthy days ahead.

[Dazlin]

They canceled appt and wanted to do a virtual.   So we just did it...as of now, Dr feels its inner ear because it comes and let's up a bit.  He said if it's continuous  then we'll start tests..  Hes calling in 2 prescriptions.  One similar to dramamine and one for nausea if needed.   Any changes or no improvements then call back.

So far today,  he's up and about, eating...hasn't taken any meds.  As soon as I get notified I'll pick  up meds.

Thank you all!!