# Vertigo (No not the movie) **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [August 23, 2022, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vertigo-no-not-the-movie/970134 "2022-08-23T02:17:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Sylvanz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/fbc32d/32.png) [@Sylvanz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sylvanz)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2022, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vertigo-no-not-the-movie/970134/1 "2022-08-23T02:17:46Z")
I’ve had episodes of Vertigo off and on for quite some time. I hadn’t had any severe episodes in probably 8? years. Until Sunday morning. I literally (yes I really mean literally) could not get out of bed. I sat up when my alarm went off and it was like a giant toddler had given my whole room a spin like a giant top, and I was sitting in the middle. It was so severe that I just tipped back over on my back. I re-settled myself and tried again, with the same outcome. I couldn’t sit up let alone stand, and getting ready for work or goddess help DRIVE were right out. I’m a bit better today, but I’m still having some really bad moments. Does anyone else here struggle with this crap? Any tips on how to deal with it make it go away? ---
**Author:** ![PastTense](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pasttense/32/14550_2.png) [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2022, 5:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vertigo-no-not-the-movie/970134/2 "2022-08-23T05:12:41Z")
You can get some over the counter drugs: > **[What is the best over-the-counter medicine for vertigo?](https://www.healthgrades.com/right-care/symptoms-and-conditions/what-is-the-best-over-the-counter-medicine-for-vertigo)** > > The best treatment choice for vertigo depends on the cause. In general, short periods of vertigo or motion sickness respond well to dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) and meclizine (Bonine). or try the Eply maneuver: > **[Home remedies for vertigo: Treatment and the Epley maneuver](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320492)** > > A look at home remedies for vertigo, a feeling of spinning and dizziness. Included are details on the symptoms and when to see a doctor for the condition. ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2022, 5:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vertigo-no-not-the-movie/970134/3 "2022-08-23T05:32:28Z")
Have you been evaluated for [Meniere’s Disease](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9ni%C3%A8re%27s_disease)? ---
**Author:** ![bob\_2](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bob_2/32/3341_2.png) [@bob\_2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bob_2)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2022, 8:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vertigo-no-not-the-movie/970134/4 "2022-08-23T08:14:12Z")
I suffered from labyrinthitis for a while a few years ago. The symptoms were very similar to the OP’s description. The only medication I was given was an antibiotic for the infection and prochlorperazine for the accompanying nausea. I am now totally deaf in one ear but the dizzy spells eventually cleared up. ---
**Author:** ![ftg](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ftg/32/2801_2.png) [@ftg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ftg)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2022, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vertigo-no-not-the-movie/970134/5 "2022-08-23T14:30:09Z")
Another vote for the Epley maneuver. ---
**Author:** ![Tabco](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tabco/32/7644_2.png) [@Tabco](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tabco)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2022, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vertigo-no-not-the-movie/970134/6 "2022-08-23T15:29:04Z")
I’ve had bouts of vertigo for over 15 years now. Ive had a lot of success with the Epley maneuver in quickly resolving them and minimizing the symptoms. ---
**Author:** ![dolphinboy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dolphinboy/32/330_2.png) [@dolphinboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dolphinboy)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2022, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vertigo-no-not-the-movie/970134/7 "2022-08-23T16:21:42Z")
I had a terrible bout of Vertigo a few years ago, and nothing helped but the Epley maneuver, which took care of it very quickly. If it keeps happening, I would see a specialist to ensure nothing more serious is going on. ---
**Author:** ![digs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/digs/32/14889_2.png) [@digs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/digs)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2022, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vertigo-no-not-the-movie/970134/8 "2022-08-23T16:34:42Z")
> [@Tabco](#): > > I’ve had bouts of vertigo for over 15 years now. Ive had a lot of success with the Epley maneuver in quickly resolving them and minimizing the symptoms. Me, too, with one side note: the Epley Maneuver did ZILCH. 😬 I kept having episodes, doc sent me to a Vertigo Specialist, who said NO, this isn’t vertigo. It’s a mild migraine with no other symptoms. So now I have Migraine Meds that I take when I get “that feeling” and know one’s coming on. And I take meclazine (Drammamine) for the dizziness… …and ginger for the nausea. It is _magic_ for any kind of motion sickness. ---
**Author:** ![Bumbazine](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bumbazine/32/362_2.png) [@Bumbazine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bumbazine)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2022, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vertigo-no-not-the-movie/970134/9 "2022-08-23T17:31:40Z")
What will work for you will depend on the specific cause. I have [BPPV](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benign_paroxysmal_positional_vertigo) and the Epley maneuver works for me. I knew someone with Menieres who had to just take meds and wait it out. I would suggest that you read up on the Epley maneuver (you can do it yourself at home) and try it to see if it gives you any relief. I usually have to do it 2 - 4 times in a row, but it does it for me. If that doesn’t work, see a specialist. Good luck. ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2022, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vertigo-no-not-the-movie/970134/10 "2022-08-23T17:55:22Z")
I get the spins when I turn in bed. I normally lay on my right side. Turning to the left brings the spins for about 45 sec. I close my eyes and lay still until they go away. ---
**Author:** ![Sylvanz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/fbc32d/32.png) [@Sylvanz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sylvanz)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2022, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vertigo-no-not-the-movie/970134/11 "2022-08-23T18:13:15Z")
> [@TriPolar](#): > > Have you been evaluated for [Meniere’s Disease](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9ni%C3%A8re%27s_disease)? I don’t believe it’s that. I don’t have any of the other symptoms associated with that. ---
**Author:** ![Sylvanz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/fbc32d/32.png) [@Sylvanz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sylvanz)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2022, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vertigo-no-not-the-movie/970134/12 "2022-08-23T18:18:28Z")
> [@PastTense](#): > > try the Eply maneuver: I did try it, but not the way (time and reps.) mentioned in the article. I will start tonight. I may try ginko too. Thank you for the suggestions and link. ---
**Author:** ![furryman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/furryman/32/99_2.png) [@furryman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/furryman)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2022, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vertigo-no-not-the-movie/970134/13 "2022-08-23T18:25:26Z")
How about B12 deficincy? I started taking B12 on the advice of my doctor. Got rid of it almost entirely. ---
**Author:** ![Sylvanz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/fbc32d/32.png) [@Sylvanz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sylvanz)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2022, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vertigo-no-not-the-movie/970134/14 "2022-08-23T18:29:41Z")
Thanks for all the suggestions. I’ve read a bit since and found that my tinnitus could be associated with it. I’ve had that sooo long I almost don’t even think about it as a “thing” anymore. That is, as long as I have some white noise or any noise going. I guess…stupidly I forwent insurance. I did this because I was 2 1/2 years away from medicare and I had to quit working full time to care for my husband, he has Parkinson’s. Sooo it was a gamble. I’m pretty healthy over all, but surprise. ---
**Author:** ![Sylvanz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/fbc32d/32.png) [@Sylvanz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sylvanz)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2022, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vertigo-no-not-the-movie/970134/15 "2022-08-23T18:31:10Z")
I’ll try B12 too. ---
**Author:** ![commasense](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/commasense/32/3017_2.png) [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2022, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vertigo-no-not-the-movie/970134/16 "2022-08-24T03:30:45Z")
I started a thread about vertigo a few weeks ago. > [@Share your experience with vertigo (BPPV) as patient or medic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-experience-with-vertigo-bppv-as-patient-or-medic/967575): > > About 15 years ago or so, I was driving home and making a right turn when the car flipped over. It didn’t actually, but that’s how it felt. Suddenly everything seemed to be spinning. Fortunately, I was only two blocks from home, and I managed to get there and get up to my condo. It was my first experience with what I soon learned is called Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, or BPPV. The first episode lasted a few hours. I was driven to a doctor who prescribed meclizine (aka Dramamine), which… ---
**Author:** ![digs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/digs/32/14889_2.png) [@digs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/digs)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2022, 4:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vertigo-no-not-the-movie/970134/17 "2022-08-24T04:06:10Z")
> [@commasense](#): > > I started a thread about vertigo a few weeks ago. Yeah, we’re rehashing word-for-word what was in that thread. Including BPPV and Meniere’s Disease (ohmigosh, I just reread that thread and we’ve got the same posters asking exactly the same questions). I’m assuming there’s no way for a mod to say “Don’t post in that old thread, post here instead”. Should we merge them? ---
**Author:** ![Newtosite](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/newtosite/32/8623_2.png) [@Newtosite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Newtosite)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2022, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vertigo-no-not-the-movie/970134/18 "2022-08-24T04:12:16Z")
May I ask what form of ginger do you take, and how much? ---
**Author:** ![Bumbazine](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bumbazine/32/362_2.png) [@Bumbazine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bumbazine)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2022, 6:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vertigo-no-not-the-movie/970134/19 "2022-08-24T06:23:48Z")
I don’t know about **digs** , but I just buy candied ginger and I chew it for upset stomach. ---
**Author:** ![mordecaiB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mordecaib/32/7725_2.png) [@mordecaiB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mordecaiB)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2022, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vertigo-no-not-the-movie/970134/20 "2022-08-24T17:40:55Z")
> [@bob\_2](#): > > I am now totally deaf in one ear but the dizzy spells eventually cleared up. Was the deafness a side effect from curing the vertigo or was that a separate thing? For me, unless the vertigo was daily, that would have been a bad trade off. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vertigo-no-not-the-movie/970134.md?page=2)