Dizziness & Vertigo Support Group

Hi Ella,

I have the same problem sometimes, but usually my severe vertigo attacks happen when I'm lying in bed and roll over onto my right side, which is BPPV. It sounds to me like you may have MAV (migraine-associated vertigo)....if your neurologist does not know how to diagnose you he should be referring you to a specialist, like a neurotologist or a balance/dizziness clinic. Do you know of any in your area?

Hi Kelstarr...I never knew they had balance/dissiness clinics. THANK YOU! I will check that out asap. Gosh, I really would like to know what is up. I am sorry you have to deal with this also. Gosh it can be so disturbing huh? I really thought I was going to fall on the floor the other morning. I am so glad this never has happened when I am driving. Just the thought of it makes me feel ill.

Thanks again! much appreciated!!
EllaBlue

I have Vertigo really bad..I would love to just feel normal again.. I can't even bend over without feeling like I am going to fall over..Don't even think about moving my head to fast..I start sweating..dizzy..feel like I can't think straight either..I just want to lay down all day..it makes me throw up all day long now.. I feel like I am sea sick all the time..I hate this feeling..anyone have any thing that really helps..I was wondering just today..could it be realted to allergies..I feel like my head is full of liquids that everything in my head is just floating around in there all confused..need help



Terry

Terry, I know the feeling, the full in your head feeling..my doc said i had dysfunctional eustachion tubes, just waiting for the mri results still...i know the past 2 days i have been trying claritin, it doesnt take all of it away, but helps like 2%. i also have been told in th ER to try Benadryl. I guess to just help get all that fluid to start to drain. hope you feel better soon, you are not alone!

My doc calls it "Menieres Disease". She has referred me to Physical Therapy. She also said to put away my salt shaker! She also gave me a wedsite to check out that might help. It's menieres.org there is a lot of helpful info on there.

Mine had not much explaination and was inner ear related... but with further observation on my part and really paying attention to all possibilities... we came to a conclusion finally.

Mine is an inner ear blockage caused by my allergy to citrus and citric acid. It is not common, but it is absolutely what causes the problems. My dad has the same problem and my sister is younger and developing it like we both did.

so.. i have not eaten oranges or pineapple (or other citrus) in over a year and i have to watch all packages for citric acid content.. and i have not had full blown in about a year and a half. I have had slight comebacks, but it was when a food had lemon or lime in it.

There are so many causes... it is hard to find out the problem.

I kept a journal of all foods and payed attention to things around me- like dust, smells, etc.. and activity. we narrowed it down and thank goodness!

Terry, I take travel sickness tablets to stop the sickness I get with the vertigo.It dosen't stop the dizziness but at least if you are not being sick it helps.I also try not to lay down too much because it stops the brain oompensating.

I've had dizziness and vertigo since 9 yrs. old. Had every test imaginable done, and this year I was diagnosed with MS.