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Recovering from Labrynthitis

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linda72262
linda72262

Hello All,

I am hoping to hear from people who are recovering from labrynthitis.  I had my first episode of veritgo a month ago and am struggling to feel balanced again.  The difficult part of it for me is knowing when to push and exercise my brain and when to rest.  I have been going to work, but am finding that by about 2:00 p.m., I am spinning and very uncomfortable.  If I work the whole day, my evening is totally awful - very very dizzy.  Any suggestions?

Best,

Linda

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  • alco73
    alco73 linda72262

    Posted

    Hi Linda, I've had it since end of November , stayed at work and its been a roller coaster. Been on betahistine since 4 weeks ago and they have helped big time reduce the symptoms. I don't think people understand how hard it is to cope with it. Its a real nightmare. Hoping it clears sway I still get headaches and now have neck pain which I'm hoping to get physio for.like other people say stick to healthy food no coffee and don't over do the drink.hope u improve soon .

    Alan

  • kevintalley4001
    kevintalley4001 linda72262

    Posted

    I have been suffering with labyrinthitis for nearly 8 months. I'm a 44-year-old male and I stay in fantastic shape for most of my life. For this to happen has been completely life altering to say the least. Cannot go to certain places like the grocery store as too much stimulation will make me feel really dizzy. Anxiety attacks have been off the roof. Hopefully time will heal as everyone says it does.

  • shar123
    shar123 linda72262

    Posted

    Hi Linda

    I had Labrynthitis 3 years ago, it has come back been off work 2 weeks now spoken to the doctor about it, been told it will come back any time, told to keep up with the exercises every day 3 or 4 times a day

    It takes over your life

    was looking up

    Herbal tea dandelion may help reduce inflammation

    gooseberry and Coriander powder is the best natural remedy for vertigo. Soak a teaspoon of both gooseberry powder and coriander powder into a glass of water at night before sleeping. Strain and drink it next morning, you can also add some sugar to make a good taste before drinking

    This remedy is benefiecial to cure vertigo and also get rid from suddenly dakness around the eyes. Repeat regularly for couple of weeks to get effective

    Buying mine from Amazon called Indian gooseberry powder

    Ginkgo Biloba 

    Is also a natural berb that helps to cure vertigo. You can use it to boost the blood circulation in inner ear to solve all the problems related to the ear, you can buy it as a powder or tablet form, and gooseberry Juice is good for your eye sight too

    I do hope this helps you. I'm definitely buying mine tomorrow moring

    I hate being like this, I always have a right blocked ear feeling sick, of balance all the time no concentration.

    All the Best 

    Sharon    

     

     

    • debbie82116
      debbie82116 shar123

      Posted

      Hi there

      I too had Labs twice. My balance nerve is damaged due to a virus. My left ear is always plugged and I have tinnitus in it although it is not very loud. I feel mildly off balance often but it gets worse when I am stressed, tired, eat too much sodium or on my period. I have learned to live with the effects...

      It's not fun but there are worse things. Thankfully, I have never had the spins!

      Debbie

  • rosanna27156
    rosanna27156 linda72262

    Posted

    Hi I think I have this so does  my dr I had phuemonia end of November and 4 weeks after started with intense headaches, extreme dizziness, feeling drunk, ear ringing how long does it last  
  • kerry51603
    kerry51603 linda72262

    Posted

    Hi there I’m now in my 5th week with what my gp thinks is labrynthitis. It started of with sore ears and tinnitus, then pressure in my head and dizziness and vomiting. I can force myself to get on with things through the day but come evening my head starts to feel like it could explode and a sore neck, does anyone else experience this? I’m worrying that it may be something more sinister. Xx
    • debbie82116
      debbie82116 kerry51603

      Posted

      Hi Kerry

      I had labyrinthitis twice. My symptoms were the same as yours. It is no fun but it does go away with time and vestibular rehab exercises. Did your doc mention these?

      Debbie

    • renee94734
      renee94734 kerry51603

      Posted

      I was diagnosed w labnrnthintis. Dec 7, 2017. ENT immediately did hearing test, no loss. ACT scan and MRI w normal results. T office did A VNG test confirming permanent damage to nerve on my left ear. My left side of my face, eyebrow dropped as well, but not bell palsy. Constant feeling of being drunk last few weeks. Referred to neurologist for ct angiogram. He said he sees a difference in my carotid artery and wants blood work. I felt a bit of the fog finally lift Dec. 11th and dizziness is improving. This started with mild dizziness on Nov 30th as I was tripping on non existing things when stepping off curbs. So I'm 6 weeks into this, I am tired all the time, but starting to feel better. This has been debilitating!

    • kerry51603
      kerry51603 debbie82116

      Posted

      Hi Debbie my doctor hasn’t given me much info about the condition, I was prescribed stemetil but they made my anxiety worse so they have been changed to betahystine but I am scared to take them as I’ve read they delay healing.  I’m going to try and get an ap with go and asked to be referred to ent. Is it them who inform you about exercise? I’ve been worrying as I’ve not seen as much people say that they get the pressure in back of head so it made me worry. Thanks for replying, what a horrible condition to live with, how long did yours last Debbie? Xx
    • kerry51603
      kerry51603 renee94734

      Posted

      I hope you get better soon, and the dofference in your cartoid is artery is nothing to worry about. I just hope my doc refers me to ent soon xx
    • debbie82116
      debbie82116 kerry51603

      Posted

      Hi Kerry

      My GP recommended I see a Vestibular Rehab Specialist but an ENT should know as well. It's true that drugs will delay your brain's ability to compensate and delay healing but my anxiety was so bad worrying about my dizzies that I couldn't function. So I took a very low dose of antidepressants.

      My labs lasted 2 years the first time around but that's because I didn't hear about Vestibular Rehab until well after I'd already suffered a full year. When I got it back again after 5 years, I started the rehab exercises right away and it only lasted 4 months!

      I definitely had the pressure at the back of the head that felt like I was being pushed forward! I also had numerous other symptoms that really were nasty to live with. Write me if you want to know more.

      Currently, I have only 48% working ability of the balance nerve in my left ear. Apparently labs are caused by a virus which attacks the nerves in the inner ear. I am about 98% recovered and function very well but not perfect. I've been left with some mild tinnitus in my left ear and the dizziness does act up on occasion ESPECIALLY WHEN STRESSED! My cycle affects it too but not to the point where I can't function....I just feel a bit wonky in my head...a bit off.

      Debbie

    • kerry51603
      kerry51603 debbie82116

      Posted

      Thankyou so much Debbie, I will be making an app this week! Hopefully they refer me, I have just came home from Tesco and thought i was gna pass out I’m so lethargic. I’m frightened it won’t go away, I sometimes take a 2 mg of diazepam every 3rd night or so as my anxiety is through the roof. Xx
    • debbie82116
      debbie82116 kerry51603

      Posted

      Hi Kerry

      I totally understand about worrying it won't go away! HONESTLY THAT WAS MY BIGGEST FEAR OF ALL! I took Lorazapam (very similar to what you're taking) every night for months!!

      Let me know how it goes!

      Good luck

      Debbie

    • kerry51603
      kerry51603 debbie82116

      Posted

      My gp is referring me for cat scan but it’s a 6 week waiting list. 6 weeks of worry. My dizziness isn’t as bad but the pressure in my head more so at night is horrific. If I even touch my head I feel sick the pressure is so bad . I don’t really see others writing that they had this as a symptom of labs so I’m worried sick. Xx
    • debbie82116
      debbie82116 kerry51603

      Posted

      Hi Kerry

      I had pressure at the top and back of my head all the time. It felt like I was being pulled backwards. I got some relief from putting an icepack on the back of my neck.

      I also got relief seeing a massage therapist who actually massaged my scalp and neck areas.

      Try not to worry so much as Labs does give you head pressure. My ears were very sore as well.

      Debbie

    • kerry51603
      kerry51603 debbie82116

      Posted

      Thanks Debbie. I’m starting to take the serc from today to see if I get any relief from symptoms also a nasal spray, the pressure tends to worsen as the day goes on it’s horrible. Thankyou for replying xx
    • debbie82116
      debbie82116 kerry51603

      Posted

      Hi Kerry

      I tried both of those but they did not help....everyone is different and i hope you get some relief.

      The only drug that helped me was an anti depressant called Ciprolex. It was a very mild dose but it brought my anxiety levels down so i could function.

      Let me know how you're doing.

      Debbie

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