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Stress was my trigger!

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wendy42198
wendy42198

I first developed this disease 10 years ago the this past spring it came back. Before the onset I was stressed with emotional trauma and overwork with a poor nutrition and sleep schedule. At the time I didn't know that is was causes it. It took months for me to find the trigger. I've had only three days of relief in 7 months. I do take Batahistamines. 32 mg , 3 times a day. Keeps the dizziness away. I also take an anxiety med twice a day for the tinnitus. But I am do ding out that proper nutrition, sleep and practicing meditation helps.

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  • yvette1988
    yvette1988 wendy42198

    Posted

    I'm starting to think stress is my trigger too. My father passed away in January and I haven't had the best relationship with my boyfriend recently. On top of that I went from part time job to full time and taking night classes. I already have been diagnosed with reoccurring depression and general anxiety disorder. So it looks like I don't manage stress very well lol

  • NeddyO
    NeddyO wendy42198

    Posted

    I expect you know that Betahistine takes time to work and you may need a higher dose.

    I took 48mg tds for 8 months once properly diagnosed and was then able to come off as I had no attacks for 6 months. I stayed in remission for a further 14 months but have had signs of recurrence with a couple of vertigo attacks, mercifully brief. The advice from my consultant was to not wait for a full blown attack but get back on Betahistine (same dose), and to increase it further if necessary. Six weeks after restarting the drug I had another short vertigo attack which left me feeling pretty grim for the rest of the day so the dose has now gone up to 64mg tds while I wait for a consultant review appointment. So far so good.

    I suggest you ask your GP for a consultant review referral - good luck.

  • christina64557
    christina64557 wendy42198

    Posted

    I have had Menieres for over 20 years. Over the past two years it subsided to a very manageable level but a month ago it came back with a vengeance. For the last month I have been unable to do anything but the simplest of actions without have the symptoms recur. My head has been full,of vertigo and tinnitus and I am unable to move my eyes from side to side without causing an episode. I am exhausted. Every time I begin to feel a little better and try to take on more things the condition worsens again. I have been exceptionally busy over the last few years and things have got on top of me but it didn't realise this might have caused the miserable existence I have at the moment. I am at the stage where I was going to pick up all my responsibilities again as I feel so guilty but I am rethinking.

    • wendy42198
      wendy42198 christina64557

      Posted

      I too felt guilty about giving up some responsibility. But last evening I approached my second employer to reduce some work load. Its more important to feel better than the extra income. I can't enjoy spending it if I can't function. I'm trying to reduce stress in everyway. Even going and buying a kite to enjoy at the beach! No stress there and fresh air toowink

    • christina64557
      christina64557 wendy42198

      Posted

      I need to stop doing some of my activities as I do get stressed. I am still playing the ukulele which gives me a great deal of pleasure. I've had an awful month and it's not over yet, I don't want or need to feel like that. Thankyou for your advice. Take care,

    • wendy42198
      wendy42198 christina64557

      Posted

      How are you feeling these days? I was curious to know if taking less responsibility helped you? I moved away to a new area close to the beach which I love and just recently changed job locations. I was travelling alot and spending way to much time over thinking. Very stressful. I hope your in a better placesmile

      Cheers

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