I have been having episodes of vertigo for going on 10 years now. They happen sporadically, usually once ever 3-4 months. The attacks last for anywhere from 12-24 hours. When I have an attack, I am so dizzy that I cannot stand or walk. I am completely indisposed. All I can do is lie on one side and wait for the dizziness to stop. I have had many tests done, including a CT scan, MRI, blood tests, hearing tests,(however I have perfect hearing), allergy tests. Not one doctor has definitively given me a diagnosis. The attacks are not brought on by sudden head movements. The only indication that I have beforehand is I have a feeling of pressure in one ear. Sometimes, I can't hear very well out of the one ear. Then a day of two later, I have the attack, unless I take a diurectic to relieve water retention and ibuprofen for inflammation. Does anyone else have this problem? I have had doctors tell me that it was Meniere's Disease, migraines, allergies or maybe a neurological disorder. Help!
2007-11-17
14:09:36
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