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Vestibular Migraines

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sandra138
sandra138

I am suffering from vestibular migraines which seem to cause persistent muzziness light headedness on head or eye movements. Frequently bad headaches go along with these symptoms. I have been put on amytriptaline which I have put off taking but have just started them last night. I was given exercises by a Physio but they are making it worse. Does anyone else suffer from this?

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  • anne05147
    anne05147 sandra138

    Posted

    Yes, I have silent migraines which caused visual and balance problems and was put on Nortriptyline.  My consultant said it was better with less side effects than amitriptyline.
  • anne05147
    anne05147 sandra138

    Posted

    Also Sandra your GP or whoever is prescribing you the amitriptyline might not be keen to switch you from amitriptyline though as I understand Nortriptyline is more expensive.  The first thing my GP tried to do was switch me from what the consultant recommended due to the price.
    • sandra138
      sandra138 anne05147

      Posted

      This was a private consultant, I saw so will ask her. Have they helped?
    • anne05147
      anne05147 sandra138

      Posted

      Yes, Nortriptyline 10mgs daily improved things for me by at least 80%.  I took it for over a year and now don't take it any longer but am careful about what triggers my vertigo/migraines which for me is too much chocolate and possibly cheese.

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