Hello. I am glad that I found this forum.
I have been suffering from vertigo since January 2008. The episodes last from 3-5 days and there is usually several months between. I have had various tests for hearing and BPPV, had an MRI. Seen internists, ENT and finally last March a neurologist, who suggested I was suffering from MAV.
I was put on Zoloft as a preventative med and given migranal to try if the vertigo returned. It returned last week, migranal didn’t seem to help. I was back to normal and feeling really good after 3 days in bed and a shaky recovery weekend. Thought that I wouldn’t have to worry about another episode for many months, as that is how this has always been for me. Then BAM! 5 days later I am having it again. Took the migranal again, it seemed to help a bit. But as with other attacks I feel best in bed, sleeping. And so that is what I have been doing. This is my first day out of bed since Thursday evening. I have no appetite. I still feel a bit “off”. Weak, tired.
And stressed! I have to go to work tomorrow! I am the breadwinner for our family and everytime I have one of these attacks I freak out because it means I miss work for at least 3 days.
I have emailed my neurologist and will be making a follow up appt. Althought he assures me I have had a complete work up. He says that there are other meds we can try.
I am feeling scared and nervous.
Any advice is appreciated!
