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02-16-2014, 05:15 AM
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I wrote last week about my vertigo, and on Friday I heard about a drug that may have helped. It's a travel sickness drug, Stugeron, which is Cinnarizine, a drug derivative of piperazine. They are 25mg, and I tried taking one on Friday, and two on Saturday, but it must say, I didn't feel any difference with them. Maybe because my double vision and vertigo has been caused by my brain injury, I will just have to put up with it. If there is anyone out there who has had a similar problem with vertigo, I would really appreciate hearing from you. Thank you |
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02-18-2014, 10:28 PM
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I took over the counter Bonine or Meclazine 25 mg. at first it is a motion sickness pill. The doctor also perscribed it to me, but the chewables OTC were cheaper and convenient. Dont take them unless you have to though as they will quit helping if you take them daily. I am on a different prescription medication now.
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02-18-2014, 11:45 PM
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I got relief from the dizzies from vestibular therapy. I got a referral from a neuro for this. Just hoping this might help you. All for now poetrymom
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[SIZE="1"]What happened. I was in a car accident 2-23-2013, and got a mild concussion from it. I had some time off for brain rest, got somewhat better, but slipped into PCS in March 2013. Symptoms I had: dizziness, light and sound sensitivity, fatigue, tinitis, occasional headaches and migraines, Symptoms as of 5--2013: poor sleep, tinitis, some confusion /short term memory blanks, balance. The other symptoms are mostly gone, but flare up if I OVERdo something. Therapy I had: vestibular 3 months in: I could drive more and for longer distances. I felt like a younger, happier version of myself and I feel so blessed to have this feeling. 9 months in and I am working full time. I do get tired, and some sound and light sensitivity from time to time, but mostly I am over most of my symptoms. I pray every day and I m praying for your recovery. Over a year in: I can multi task (limited) and have humor in my life. But when I am tired, I am very tired. |
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02-19-2014, 08:56 PM
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Ok. Thanks so much. When I get back to UK I will speak to my neurologist about the pills.
As I am in South Africa at the moment, I doubt they are available here. Do you know what their composition is. Thanks. Debs |
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02-22-2014, 12:44 AM
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the medicine is called Meclizine and it is found in several motion sickness medicines. I agree also with the Vestibular Therapy, that is a long term solution.
I personally did not make it through the whole program my symptoms were too bad and that prompted them to send me to an ear/balance specialist who found I have damage in my inner ear causing the continued problem. But the therapy got my balance under better control and helped me to be able to move around more before I get sick. |
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02-25-2014, 08:08 PM
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I had a lot of problems with the room spinning when I went to lie down. Tried a few different medicines but what really worked for me was having the "Epley manoeuvre".
Simple non evasive treatment and the results were immediate and over a couple of weeks improved by 80%. Had a repeat of the procedure and that cured the final 20%. I still get a bit wobbly now and then but that is down to vision problems
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January 2012 tripped over a power cable and life has changed - memory, mood, balance and puzzled. Now how do I fix it ? |
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02-26-2014, 03:11 PM
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I had various ENT tests done that revealed some vestibular dysfunction on one side. A possible case of BPPV (epley maneuver helps with this) was also noted.
I did months of Vestibular therapy. Epley manuevers/exercises didn't really help. It wasn't until the migraines also kicked in with vertigo that I saw specialists at UC San Francisco. Their ENT/Neurology department theorized that the vestibular issues were due to an "unhappy" brain not processing vestibular information correctly and thus triggering vertigo spells. They prescribed nortriptyline to help with migraines and increase my threshold that often triggered vertigo and/or migraines. The vertigo has stopped, but I'm experiencing side effects with the nori. You will have to advocate for yourself and push for a specific diagnosis to the vertigo. It's hard because PCS seems to have a lot of different related issues as well! Good luck!
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The event: Rear ended on freeway with son when I was at a stop in stop and go traffic July 2012. Lost consciousness. Post-event: Diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome, ptsd, whiplash, peripheral and central vestibular dysfunction and convergence insufficiency. MRI/CT scans fine. Symptoms: daily headaches, dizziness/vertigo, nausea, cognitive fog, light/noise sensitivities, anxiety/irritability, fatigued, convergence insufficiency, tinnitus and numbness in arms/legs. Therapies: Now topamax 50mg daily; Propanolol and Tramadol when migraine. Off nortryptiline and trazodone. Accupuncture. Vitamin regime. Prism glasses/vision therapy. Vestibular therapy 3month. Gluten free diet. Dairy free diet. On sick leave from teaching until Sept. 2014. |
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03-05-2014, 10:14 PM
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HOpe you are feeling better now! If you are still having memory problems ect you may need more help than you have had.
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