Vestibular Neuritis for 3 months. Does anyone share these residual symptoms?

Hi Moohoo, 

Just noticed your post after 5 months. Wondering how you are doing now? I have had V N for 9 months. Still experiencing sygnificant residual dizziness and vertigo but managing it much better, especially after 5 months of vestibular Physiotheraphy as well as trying various alternative therapies.  Recovery is v slow for me which could be because of my age. It is a bit frustrating. 

If you were ok some days and 50% other day I would say you are pulling out of it. My symptoms are constant. Only first thing in the mornings, do I feel least impacted by the dizziness. But that lasts only 5-10 minutes. Also after using a pad or phone device the dizzying impact is stronger. Overall I feel more confident than I did when I first contracted V N and I began working again 3 months ago. 

But I think the symptoms can vary slightly with people depending on factors such as age, general health condition, impact of the onset of V N etc. Anyway I hope you are free of V N now. Best John

Hi Lana, apparently according to the Vestibular Physiotherapist there was sygnificant damage to the tissues around my left vestibular nerve and healing and repair takes time. It has been 9 months now and repair is slow. Getting through some of the mental barriers such as laziness, tiredness, fear of incompetence is a bit of a challenge at times. I find that a good nights sleep is very helpful. I try to get 7-8 hours. Well I try 😐😀. I’m driving for work but do reduced hours. So being socially engaged in some productive way, I find helps me forget about my symptoms; mainly that residual dizziness. 

First thing each morning it is least impactful but comes back after 5 minutes or so. But you are correct, it impacts on ones life in many ways. What worries me the most is the tiredness which can impact on memory loss at times. Which in turn effects your confidence. One Professional told me, “well you are 69”. I was a little shocked because he seemed to have a certain mind set that I don’t share with him. Age is a number.

I’ve tried a number of different approaches to therapy; Chiropractic. Acupuncture. Having my teeth checked for potential root infections. Completed successfully the Vestibular Physiotheraphy. Sound therapy. I’m currently contemplating using supplements such as strong Tumeric based complex. I’m wondering if it could help restore any damage caused to the vestibular nerve and tissues. Also contemplating a Cannabinoid product for the same reason but believe it could be hard to come buy. The laws here in Australia not quite as liberal as in California. Not yet, 

But it also encourages me to know that others have the same struggles as I do with V N and that we can make progress by communicating with each other. We are not alone in this. I know nobody here with this condition. 

All the best with it Lana. Please let me know how you progress xx John

Hi Susan, this is common. I have had this condition for 9 months now. I am 69. For me anyway it doesn’t want to go away in a hurry and causes some degree of impairment to my daily activities. However I have overcome any fears and after 5-6 months of chronic tiredness and vertigo went back to work. I still drive for a living and am not effected by V N whilst driving. It is as you said; the residual dizziness is frustrating so patience and perseverance with whatever therapies you choose is maybe the best way forward. Recovery times seem to vary a lot perhaps depending on age, fitness etc . Best. Don’t let it get you down