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Prednisone and lifestyle changes

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jim79476
jim79476

i have two questions if I may. Has anyone gotten relief from the vertigo by taking daily low doses of prednisone.  Second question. Has anyone gotten relief from the vertigo by making major lifestyle changes. Diet, stress reduction exercises, sleep schedule, etc. In other words totally try and manager triggers.  

Thank you

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  • kd17
    kd17 jim79476

    Posted

    Jim,

    Yes, I have successfully to date managed vertigo through dietary modifications (the usual extremely low salt and sometimes no salt, no caffeine, no alcohol and eating a lot of fruits and veggies) and being mindful of my stress levels. Been over 6 months now with no drop attacks. No experience with daily dose of prednisone although I recently took a medrol pack for 6 days for radiculopathy but didn't find much of a difference. Not sure if it is because I had the vertigo already under control through non-medical measures or that I am only in the initial stages of MD that I fall under those who can manage without any meds. Only time will tell. Hope this is helpful. 

    • jim79476
      jim79476 kd17

      Posted

      Thanks for the information.  I have had this syndrome for about sixteen yrs but went away after initial attack only to return three yrs ago. Then lasted three months and went away again for year or so. But now has been back for the past seven months.  Attacks daily, can’t drive and has changed my life. Will it go away again? I don’t know. But I would like to find a way to manage the vertigo. The ear ringing and sounds I can deal with. Also the loss of hearing.  

      Thanks again. Take care

    • kd17
      kd17 jim79476

      Posted

      Sorry to hear that. I understand. There is something called devertigo that i came across for vertigo sufferers in general and some MD patients have found relief apparently. Haven't used it myself. It is made of essential oils. May want to look into it. Take care and best wishes.

  • christine_35821
    christine_35821 jim79476

    Posted

    Jim,

    i have had MD since last December and controlled my very severe vertigo with betahistine 16mg x3. Gradually the attacks became less frequent and now I have been free of vertigo for 2 months. I still have hearing distortion and increased tinnitus every few days but none now for a week. I’m not taking betahistine at the moment and feel normal. Have you tried betahistine?  Since I am new to this I am still unsure what comes next. Am I going into remission or into stage 2?  Time will tell I suppose. 

    • jim79476
      jim79476 christine_35821

      Posted

      Christine,

      Thank you for the feedback.  I have not tried betahistine. I am really glad it is working for you. I think one of the many problem with this syndrome is that it seems to come and go on its own. This can lead us to believe something is working (and it may be) but you can’t be sure. My first series of attacks lasted two weeks and then did not come back again for years. I think the best thing to do is develop a lifestyle that addresses most of the common triggers and try and stick to it. 

      Thanks again and take care. 

  • jacki999
    jacki999 jim79476

    Posted

    Lifestyle changes made no difference to my vertigo 

    Although, I didn't have salt, caffeine or alcohol before the Ménière’s. I used to attend the gym at least 4 times a week - so wasn't much left for me to change. 

     prednisolone eased symptoms for a few days. 

    Grommets helped a lot

    But I have found acupuncture is my saviour. 

    I was having daily attacks for months. Lost my job was bed ridden, unable to function, taken to hospital on numerous occasions and was ready for euthanasia!!!! Weekly acupuncture has balanced me. 

    Im back working (as a nurse) and Ménière’s is under control- long may it last 

    • jim79476
      jim79476 jacki999

      Posted

      Thanks Jack for the information. I am glad acupuncture is working for you. We just have to find something that works for us. The main thing is to not give up. 

      Take care

    • christine_35821
      christine_35821 jacki999

      Posted

      Hi Jackie. I am inclined to agree about lifestyle changes as like you I exercise regularly and try to eat healthily.  The only thing which I would say is a definite trigger for me is alcohol and I have been tee total for a year. I am encouraged by the success of acupuncture as it is something I could try if I start having further attacks. I have been treated with it years ago for tennis elbow and i recovered after 2 sessions. I was quite amazed so would definitely try it for Meniere’s. I hope you remain trouble free. 
    • jacki999
      jacki999 jim79476

      Posted

      I totally agree x hope u find yr own treatment x 
    • jacki999
      jacki999 christine_35821

      Posted

      Thanks Christine - as much as acupuncture is my saviour and I really notice the difference when I have a session and when I don't, however I haven't managed a week since April completely free from any Ménière’s/ dizzy symptoms.    Cruel illness for sure x 

  • roxanne76357
    roxanne76357 jim79476

    Posted

    Hi Jim..

    I can say that diet hasn't made any diffrence to my symptoms. I have taken predisone for 7 day treatments with injections and hearing improved for about 2 months and then reoccurances happened. Stress.. well they say it contributes but that's a hard one to stay away from.

    BetaHistine 24 mg three times a day now for 4 months but i will have all the symptoms. This really sucks and it's very hard to understand.

    • jim79476
      jim79476 roxanne76357

      Posted

      Hello Roxanne

      Yes Menieres is very hard to understand which makes it frustrating. I hope you can find something that works for you. For me, the not hearing ( while unsettling) is not what gets me down. It is the not being able to walk, drive a car, etc. I am just looking for something that allows me to function.  I am willing to make drastic changes in my lifestyle if that would help. 

      Take care. 

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