What's a home remedy for vertigo?

Question

I had this weird crushing feeling in my head this morning, and I think it was a vertigo attack, and I still feel kind of dizzy now. I went to the ER for it a while ago, and they gave me a prescription for antivert, but I really don't like pills haha. What's an easy way to get rid of it, aside from suicide or sleeping all the time? :P

Answer 1

Hi Lunatic

Here are some remedies.

Causes
Vertigo is caused by disturbances within the equilibratory system - ears, inner ear canals, the cranial nerves servicing the ears, the associated brain parts, and the eyes. The system is disturbed due to mild stress on the cranial nerves, middle ear infections, shingles, inflammation of the ear canals, obstruction in an ear tube, a tumor, or a nerve inflammation. All of these factors must be screened for and addressed before lasting relief from vertigo symptoms can be achieved.

Note: Vertigo can be an indication of a variety of other health problems. Prolonged or severe attacks of vertigo require immediate medical attention.


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Natural Cures

Diet: Avoid caffeine, chocolates, salt, fried foods, nicotine, drugs, alcohol, and aspartame (NutraSweet(TM)).

Flower Essences: Rescue Remedy® is useful for calming accompanying stress. Scleranthus can also be helpful.

Herbs: Ginkgo biloba and ginger can be helpful. Take one 40 mg tablet of ginkgo or two capsules of ginger three times a day.

Homeopathy: Useful homeopathic remedies include Gelsemium, Phosphorus, Cocculus, Aconite, Nat. mur., Sulfur, Silicea, Lycopodium, and Belladonna.

Lifestyle: Stay still during vertigo attacks and avoid rapid body movements, especially of the head. Be sure to reduce stress, and get adequate sleep.

Nutritional Supplementation: Recommended nutrients include Vitamin B complex, vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin B6, vitamin C plus bioflavonoids and rutin, vitamin E, calcium, choline, and adrenal glandulars.

Alternative Professional Care
If your symptoms persist despite the above measures, seek the help of a qualified health professional. The following professional care therapies have all been shown to be useful for treating vertigo: Acupressure, Acupuncture, Ayurveda, Bodywork, Chiropractic, Craniosacral Therapy, Environmental Medicine, Hypnotherapy, Magnetic Field Therapy, Naturopathic Medicine, Osteopathy, Qigong, Reflexology, and Traditional Chinese Medicine

Best of health to you

Answer 2

RE:
What's a home remedy for vertigo?
I had this weird crushing feeling in my head this morning, and I think it was a vertigo attack, and I still feel kind of dizzy now. I went to the ER for it a while ago, and they gave me a prescription for antivert, but I really don't like pills haha. What's an easy way to get rid of it,...

Answer 3

I don't know of a home remedy for vertigo...
Have you seen an eye doctor lately?
I would definately consider that and also get your
blodd pressure checked.
Many times dizziness can be caused by high blood pressure.

If you still have problems....get a referral for a neurologist, that's
what I would do.

Answer 4

I've had vertigo from ear infections and positional vertigo (keeping the head in a fixed position for extended amount of time). For regular vertigo, hydration is important. Lots of H20.
If it's positional, start moving your head around. Touch your ears to your shoulders, chin to neck, look up, etc.

Answer 5

I found that everytime I get really dizzy due to Vertigo, I just drink 2-3 big glasses of cold ice water. The symptoms usually go away rather quickly.

Answer 6

For those people who cannot take anti-vert or antihistamines, a good remedy might be Sudafed. I have taken it many times and it helps. Give it timeto work.

Answer 7

Try to drink more juices,milk and water.Just relaxed avoid watching tv for a long period of time.Just seat down and closed youre eyes mostly.Also try to see opthalmologist to refract your eyes.