What exactly happens to the fluid in your ear that causes vertigo? Does something happen that stops the tubes from flowing perfectly with gravity? I've had it almost all my life, because of some ear problems, and now a friend of mine has it. Doctor told her it was only going to last a couple of days, and it's been 2 weeks. I've heard of Meclizine, but does it work?
2006-07-19 00:43:13 · 3 answers · asked by Rockstar 6 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I have extream Vertigo and I take Meclizine And NO!! It don't work! I also take 5 other pills for it that don't stop it either.. Ive had this for about 5years. It gets so bad for me that i cant even sit up. When one of them stupid dizzy spells hit I can't sit up for 35 to 45 min. And then when I am able to sit up I can't stand for about 45 min. longer!! So I am down for about a hour and a half. And this happens 2 or 3 time EVER day!! Stupid dizziness!! Maybe you know how i feel if you have vertigo.. How bad is yours? I have to wear diapers because of mine!! Mine is acting up NOW It's hard for me to type Because the key board keep moving around. But it ain't really moving it's just meee.. People don't understand just how bad Vertigo is. And all of the mental things it dose to you. It has drove me NUT'S I can't work anymore HeII i can't even have sex with my wife it's been over 2 years since we did that. So see it can be a LOT worse for you..Like it is for me! From a REAL Nutcase do to VERTIGO......... Goood Luck your going to need it
2006-07-19 01:13:44 · answer #1 · answered by dl200558 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vertigo is terrible and unfortunately for most people there is no cure. Vertigo can be cause by several things such as inner ear infections as a child, trauma to the ear or other diseases. Some people have vertigo with no direct cause at all. The spinning sensation cause by vertigo is related to the tiny hairs within the inner ear and irritation caused by fluid in the inner ear. The treatment for vertigo is determined by the cause. The most common treatment is meclizine, which is really Dramamine. It does work but it is not a cure and it can make you sleepy. I control mine by using antihistamines with a decongestant to clear fluid from my head and Dramamine. There is a good article at the mayo clinic http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dizziness/DS00435/DSECTION=1
2006-07-19 01:03:56 · answer #2 · answered by aerdna2u 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have vertigo, caused by the middle ear and the associated tubes. The meclizine basically treats the motion sickness associated with the dizziness, but there is a warning label on the prescription that says "May cause Dizziness". Doesn't make any sense.
The doctor is treating me for a middle ear infection with antibiotics . The dizziness comes and goes, but we're still working on it.
2006-07-19 00:52:02 · answer #3 · answered by mommafrog 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I don't know about Meclizine, but you know my cure!
Hey, punk, is there a reason you have time to ask questions on Answers, but don't have time to email me?!!! GRRRRRR!!!
juuuuuuuuuuust kidding :-P
2006-07-19 03:27:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋