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nevels
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 Posted: 02/03/07 - 00:00 Post subject: Vertigo attacks |
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Hi. I suffer from vertigo attacks. I am not sure what to do. Is there anybody with the same experience? What is the cause of my problem? What are my treatment options?
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jesse
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| Posted: 02/08/07 - 18:19 Post subject: |
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Hi. First of all, vertigo is not a disease. It is just a symptom. Vertigo attack may occur as a result of a peripheral and central vestibular system. Sometimes, the cause is unknown. Peripheral vestibular disorders are benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, Meniere`s disease, ototoxicity, vestibular neuritis and Cogan`s syndrome. CV disorders include cardiovascular disorders, central nervous system disorders, migraine, MS, head trauma, kidney disease, thyroid disorder and tumor. Many meds can cause a vertigo attack. Are you taking any meds? Treatment depends on underlying cause. Also, alcohol can cause vertigo attack.
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| Posted: 04/04/07 - 17:12 Post subject: Vertigo |
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| Can you please tell me what causes Vertigo? Is there away you can permitely get rid of Vertigo? |
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| Posted: 07/17/08 - 06:22 Post subject: |
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I used to get attacks of vertigo, however I seem to have been cured of that symptom. I was diagnosed with Meniere`s disease, which is a dying off of the balance center in the inner ear. Through many tests, the balance mechanism in my right ear appeared to be about 50% diminished, and an Ear Wick procedure was prescribed (thru The Silverstein Institute). The way it was fixed was to laser a hole through my ear, and then a "wick" was inserted thru a tube placed thru the ear drum to deliver medication to the innner ear. This killed of the rest of my balance center in the right ear, and then I had to do exercises to "train" my left ear's balance center (among other things) to compensate.
This seemed to cure my vertigo, but now I have incessant Tinnitus in the right ear, a whole 'nother issue.  |
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ScreamingMeMe
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| Posted: 08/23/08 - 12:18 Post subject: Vertigo |
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| I started suffering from Vertigo about a year ago. It was stressed-induced due to a new job that was very overwhelming. I also believe that it was related to drinking too much alcohol. My doctor prescribed Celexa which made it go away and is not addictive. A doctor should be consulted to help you sort this out. Vertigo can be very dangerous expecially when driving. |
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