So where do I sign up to get rid of this crap?
I went to a psychiatrist today - and the verdict is: My migraines are more than likely vestibular. My new psychiatrist is a really cool guy and said I needed to see a neurologist as soon as I can so I can get migraine treatment/medication. Of course, since I have a history of anxiety even before all of this dizziness started, he felt that I may feel better from an SSRI treatment. I also feel that the anxiety I’m dealing with makes the dizziness and migraine side effects much worse than what they really would be.
I’ll be starting Zoloft in a few days with a small dosage. I was also prescribed Klonopin or “clonazepam” to take only during the evening, as it can be sedating. The dr. said that the first few days will be really rough which is normal from what he told me.
Maybe when I see my Neuro, I can get some verapamil. I’ve heard that Zoloft and Verapamil shouldn’t have interations with each other and work pretty well together.
I’ve also heard a lot of you have had great results with Klonopin. Does that medication heavily sedate you? I don’t want to have the feeling of being tired/high/dragging my feet/empty headed. (I get that feeling when I would take diazepam a few years back).
One other thing - is it just me, or do a lot of new members leave when they find a successful treatment of their dizziness?
I wish all of you the best of luck in finding a treatment. I hope that one day we can all feel better and find a good treatment, perhaps even a cure for this horrible and disabling condition…
ps. does your dizziness get worse after exercising, especially when it’s really hot out?