Hi! Would love some adviceā¦
I have been trying to figure out my āspinningā all year. Itās been brutal. After a lot of testing, my official diagnosis is VM + right vestibular hypofunction.
My current medication plan is betahistine 48mg.
First, Iām skeptical that this ājust take betahistineā is going to solve my issue. So would love to understand what has worked for others.
Second, Iām really scared about the long-term lifestyle impactsā¦I havenāt been able to do any real (non walking) exercise, or have a glass of wine, or enjoy an espresso, all of which I love, and Iām trying to figure out what/how I can start enjoying these things again, without them leading to me spinning.
Would love your help!
Hello, and a very warm welcome to the forum! 
Iām sorry youāve had such a brutal yearāand that youāve had to join the dizzy club, where the floor occasionally develops opinions. But youāre in the right place: everyone here is really friendly, understanding, and eager to help. Many members have experience with vestibular migraine, vestibular weakness, medication trials, vestibular rehabilitation, and finding a path back toward exercise and ordinary pleasures.
If you havenāt already, please read:
Theyāre excellent starting points for learning how the forum works and finding useful information. Feel free to ask questions, share updates, and join existing discussionsāthereās a lot of collective experience here, and youāre definitely not alone.