HELP!! I have vertigo

[msocen]

I also get frequent bouts of vertigo, I have never had trouble on a cruise ship. I take Bonine whenever I feel it coming on. Always have a lot of it on hand! You should be OK on the cruise. Sounds like a great itinerary! Enjoy!

[T.O.cruisers]

Thank you all for your suggestions and personal experiences. They were all appreciated. What a great forum for discussions so that others can benefit as well. I sure learned a lot and I'm happy that others have gained new info too.

[riclop]

I'm sorry this is not cruise related, so please don flame me. I've been lightheaded alot, (my kids knows mom, you're always dizzy/lightheaded - not normal), I try allergy medicine, cutting my coffee back, eating every few hours, etc., nothing really works, does any of this sound like vertigo or has anyone experience it. I'm totally fine on a cruise, never sick, etc

 

My wife had that same feeling you have described and the DR. recommended a brain MRI and we thought it was vertigo but he insisted so the end results was that she had had a mild stroke and now the dizziness has disappeared but she has to see a specialist.

[Dorset Cruiser]

People should not 'self-diagnose' but see their medical practitioner who will probably refer them to ENT. Would not attempt the Epsley myself either.

 

 

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[msocen]

My wife had that same feeling you have described and the DR. recommended a brain MRI and we thought it was vertigo but he insisted so the end results was that she had had a mild stroke and now the dizziness has disappeared but she has to see a specialist.

 

Sending prayers for your wife! I hope she will feel better soon ☺

[TinkBellaMom]

Get to a Physical Therapist, one specializing in vertigo. There are special treatments that can be done to help with it.

 

I copy this. Our son is a PT and he knows of several. I have had many bouts with vertigo. I have always been given a prescription of Antivert. It really helps with the nausea, but the vertigo has to run its course.

Good luck to you!

[T.O.cruisers]

My wife had that same feeling you have described and the DR. recommended a brain MRI and we thought it was vertigo but he insisted so the end results was that she had had a mild stroke and now the dizziness has disappeared but she has to see a specialist.

 

I'm sending prayers as well.

[WoodsDrive]

^^^ This worked for me with a recent bout of vertigo. It took myself and the OH a couple of tries to get the head movement right, but it sorted the problem out and I didn't have to take any medication. Others might feel happier getting a doctor or specialist involved. I couldn't imagine trying to deal with any undulations aboard ship while my head was lurching with its own random momentum :eek:

 

I also use this method for BPPV. When we got up the morning we left for our cruise, The room spun and I was so glad my doctor prescribed patches for me. I did the Foster maneuver, put on the patch before my flight, and within two hours, I was no longer dizzy. Here's a link. http://www.ucdenver.edu/about/newsroom/spotlight/patientcare/Pages/Do-it-yourself-Vertigo-Treatment.aspx

 

I recommend getting the patches. My insurance actually paid part of the cost. I had no issues on our cruise. We had one night of rough seas, but I was fine.

[judymag]

I'm on fos at the mo vertigo only bad at night after dinner so it may be the wine I've been taking stemitil serc and traveling tablets at night