1996 Archives of Vestibular Disorders Hotsheet

Greetings !!   Some of you may already "know" me through VEDA and/or
 "dizzinews", but please allow me to introduce myself anyway.  I am
 Randy from Buffalo, NY, and I started a support group for people with
 vestibular problems.  I also like to hear from others anywhere in the

Sorry for the double-posting up there... Blame it on server problems!
 As I was trying to say, I like to hear from others around the world
 who have our type of problems, and who may need a friend to talk to,
 etc.  Please feel free to e-mail me and/or visit my Web page.  Thanks

After suffering with menieres syndrome for 4 years, I decided to get
 gentamycin injections. This procedure stopped the attacks. Two excell-
 ent mail groups are: "menieres@ears.com" and "dizzynews@samurai.com"  I
 posted this site on both mail groups for them to see. The quest for

Two coping strategies: 1. Acupuncture, very helpful to me. 2. When you
 feel REALLY horrible, stare at one thing very close to you, and imagine
 that you feel normal, picture yourself as normal. Works for me!!!!

I ran out of space for any coping strategies.  I would recommend
 joining VEDA (1-800-837-8428) and trying to find out if there's a
 support group near you.  If not, try starting one yourself.  This has
 been helpful to me in many ways.  Please contact me if you are
 interested in this.  Thanks. :)

I have found relief from Meniere's related vertigo with Betahistine
 Hydrochloride (SERC).

I have tried the natural approach and have had some relief. I take
 nutritional supplements which help but more specifically I take herbs
 to remedy the dizziness. I have found that Gingko Biloba is helpful for
 dizziness and Ginger Root for nausea.    I have also just started with
 Gentamicin injections to stop the vertigo  completely. At this point,
 it is too early to tell how effective this  will be.    I highly
 recommend becoming a member of VEDA. The information and support

Have had balance problems for four years. Two fistual suguries made me
 worse. Gentimicin oast year, have partial compendation. Still working
 with therapy.  Have just started Tai Chi. Glad to help or hear from any
 of you.  Susan Kellett

I have had a vestibular disorder for 8 years now 5 of those yours were
 pretty good and the rest have been disabling. I am 29 years old and a
 mother of three. I love to send and receive email.

Problems started four years ago, the day after I went on a Disney
 "Space" ride with my son. Was immobilized for a few days, walked   like
 a drunk for weeks. Now I can even ride a bicycle although I  notice I
 can't keep as straight a course as I used to. Still get  occasional
 "staggers." Can I expect this to taper off? Or am I stuck  with it? I
 notice my hearing has deteriorated too. Doctors hear say  nothing can
 be done and I should be thankful it's not worse (I am!).

Diagnosed with perm.damage to right vestibular function, also BPPV.
 Have done exercises successfully for BPPV. Feeling weakness,
 discomfort with left side,limbs and some trunk. Sound familiar to
 anyone?

Need suggestions for coping with Meniere's syndrome.

There are so many different causes involved with the umbrella diagnosis
 of vestibular disorder.  For me, at three and a half months I feel like
 I am back to about "seventy percent" of my old self.  Since my hearing
 is gradually returning, I tend to notice more sound that is distracting
 rather than useful.  Because of that, I keep sponge type ear plugs
 handy.  Many times, in noisy places such as restaurants or stores, it
 makes a big difference in the overall impact of the outting.

I had no idea that this problem was so common and that there are sooooo
 few answers.

In January 1995 I was diagnosed with Vestibular Neuronitis. I spent
 about 30 months off-balance, dizzy, and walking around with a   swimmy-
 eyed feeling that made it very difficult to fix my gaze   and to
 perceive the world. But please know this: I have healed, and   you will
 too! If you suffer from Vestibular Neuronitis it’s probably   just a
 matter of time until you get your life back. Contact me if I   can
 support and encourage you in any way while you heal.

I have a vestibular disorder for 3 years now.  I first had vertigo,but
 no nausea or vomiting when I was pregnant my 2nd.  then it went away
 mostly  and then returned last year without spinning but instead "a
 shift in   perspective" when I would move in certain ways.  Now I just
 feel off   balanceand get motion sick when I drive.  I've been
 diagnosed with   Meuniere's,BPPV,or possible fistula.  Anybody else in
 a similar boat?    My ENThas me on a diuretic and Ativan.

My dad is suffering from dizziness. It has been going on for 6 weeks. We
 think the cause is from an antibiotic he was taking by I.V. for 5 1-2
 half weeks. None of his doctors offer any suggestions to cure. Can
 someone make a suggestion. My dad is 78 years old. He has to use a
 walker-never did before.

I am just trying to gather information for my mother who has just been
 diagnosed with Vertigo.

It's interesting to find, as a new user, the type of info available on
 the NET.  I have had a lot of years with vertigo, dizzines, fear of
 heights, etc. with no knowledge or hpe of a cure. If there is another
 name for this disease, let me know and the type of doctor to contact
 for help.  Various members of my family, past and current, have the
 same problem and I always thought it was a hereditary thing and didn't
 look for help. Maybe there is some!!

I have severe vertigo which my Dr. has diagnosed as Vestibular
 Meniere's, because I do not have the hearing problem.  He wants to do a
 steriod proceeder on me and I am woundering if anyone has ever heard of
 it or had it done.  Thanks a bunch!

I would like to hear from anyone who has had Steriod treatments for
 meniere's.  What the side effects are and how good the results are.
 Also if anyone has information about it.  Thanks!

I didn't really experience relief until my doctor prescribed meclizine
 25 mg., taken at bedtime. I had dizziness/vertigo for at least six
 weeks prior to this.

No diagnosis yet, suspect vestibulo-ocular reflex dysfunction/bilateral
 vestibulopathy.Began 2/18/96 with ringing/hearing loss left ear.  Two
 weeks later that stopped and imbalance began.Vision blurry.  Can
 possibly trace symptoms back 14 years.Going to Dr. David Zee at  Johns
 Hopkins in Oct. Anyone been there?

I had my first bout with the room spinning last Tuesday morning.  I went
 to  the hospital where the dr put me on IV meds. I am no longer
 throwing up  but still can not walk a straight line or sit up for long.
 Lying down  is best, no spinning. Reading your notes has really scared
 me. Is it  possible this could be temp middle ear virus as the dr
 stated. How do  you know, and what test should they have done.  All
 they did was test  for stroke, my white blood count was a little high.

I am trying to find help for my 75 year old father.  He has been
 treated by Kaiser and the VA for the past 6-7 years.  Treated, is
 probably not the right word.  He has not received a diagnosis for   his
 balance problems.  No one seems to care to give an old man the   tests
 he needs for a diagnosis and treatment.  They gave him B-12   shots for
 5 years with zero results.  Any suggestions? Please!

Hi! I have had vertigo for 3 years. I had a cat scan and have been
 diagnosed with sinusitus.  M.D. thinks my vertigo might be related   to
 my sinus infection, or perhaps just benign positional vertigo.  I
 started an antibiotic a few days ago.  Had a really bad attack  today
 just sitting eating lunch, about 5 minutes of intense spinning.  Could
 vertigo be sinus related? If it's positional, what can I do to   help
 myself?  Thanks for your help and time :)

Join the newsgroups mentioned! Re: earplugs, I loved them, used
 occasionally, but ended up (<1 yr) w/severe blockage/infection.  Re:
 steriods, they help me a lot altho I get a little wired. Doc very
 concerned about overuse, Rx only when desparate, Surprised to see so
 few shunts in survey. The surgery isn't the worst I've ever been thru
 and it did help.

My Grandma has vertigo.  I do not know all of the details but I know
 that it sometimes can incapacitate her for a week at a time.  It then
 takes a while for her to feel 100%.  She is a very active person and
 enjoys dancing, etc.  She tells me that it has been getting worse and
 that she has tried many drugs.  (I don't know which ones, but I believe
 the list includes steriods.) If any one has information that can help
 my grandma, I would be appreciate it.  Thanks

  I first had dizziness about 10 years ago after starting a very
 stressful new job  but the attacks only happened a few times in the Am
 upon waking. They were characterized by int  ense spinning for a few
 seconds. I was very tired afterwards.    In April of this year I
 unexpectedly had a bout of dizziness at work and had to go home. I had
 one more episode about  a month later. My ENT said it wasnt Meneres
 since my ears were ok but he gave my  ANTIVERT in case. He said if it

I am extremely discouraged, and sometimes feel like giving up.   I am
 dizzy and naseauted all the time.  I hope the rest of you are doing
 better than I.

Spinning

I am interested if anyone has ever gone on a cruise and gotten off the
 boat but for 6 months later felt as if you were constantly swaying as
 if you were still on a ship.  This happened 4 yrs ago and it has
 returned again after being on a floating dock for a 1/2 hour.  I think
 it has something to do with flying, having a cold and also being on
 the water swaying.  The last time it went away after i had a terrible
 cold.  I'm 2 months into this time and getting desparate.  Any ideas?

I would love to hear from anyone who has any typ of vestibular disorder.
 I have Meniere's, have had it for 6yrs.  I would like to join a support
 group.

I was in a car accident two years ago and suffered head trauma.  After
 a year of trying to go back to work, I finally took myself to a
 neurotologist. I had middle ear surgery on both ears which repaired
 leakage aroung the stapes.  At the same time had an Arnold's nerve
 transection-no more nausea!I had a Streptomycin infusion in one ear to
 help sound sensitivity.Had the Epley manuever done - fixed BPPV 100%.
 A lot of treatment, some success. Write me if you want to. I'll talk.

I have Mal de Debarquement Syndrome, and would be happy to   talk to
 others who have been diagnosed.  Since an ocean voyage,  (can be any
 motion induced ) been walking like a drunk sailor,  or rocking in
 place, loss of some basic skills, spelling, math, concen  tration,
 eyesight blurry. Noise toleration very poor, grocery store makes  me
 "crazy". problem walking on patterned floors.  Anyone Else?  E-mail
 FidgetyG@aol.com of FidgetyGMarzano@msn.com

I was diagnosed with Mal de Debarquement after a ten day cruise. I have
 been home almost SIX months . Some days are good and I think I am all
 better but it returns. I have troule walking going to the grocery store
 puts me over the "edge" I would love your help Take care and write

Hi, I have been suffering from chronic re-current vertigo since   1985,
 accompanied by TINNITUS ringing in my ears since June 13th,  1985 it is
 loud 24 hours a day non-stop.  If any one of u out there  have the same
 problem would be glad to hear from u ...     -Sandra

Someone was talking about injections what is that ?

I am considering having vestibulas nerve section surgery to correct
 menieres symptoms. Using The House Ear Clinic in LA. Dr. Luxford is the
 surgeon. My family doctor is discouraging me as it is too dangerous.
 Iwould appreciates any comments pro or con Thanks

Hilbert of Ithaca, NY Sounds like MAl de Debarquement to me I was
 diagnosed after a cruise. It has been six months I am pretty lucky some
 days I feel almost normal Let me hear from you. Did you read the
 comments from Gail of Calif.? I have written to her and gotten quite a
 bit of info. GOOD LUCK and let us all help each other.

Thanks for all your comments about Mal de Debarquement. My doctor had
 no name for it 4 years ago, but we called it the love boat syndrome.
 It seems to help to stare at something close by, but that only lasts
 for a few secs, but when you feel that you are over the edge it does
 help in coping. I've tried to be in motion and retrain my brain   to
 accept new motion but no luck.  Any other suggestions????

I was diagnosed 4 years ago with bilateral vestibular neuronitis  I have
 recovered partially but still have bouts of extreme vertigo  has anyone
 that has visited this site ever recovered totally from ver.  Feel free
 to E=mail me to temper@worldchat.com

3 yrs ago (I'm 28 now),in a completely quiet room, I noticed I had a
 very minor ringing in my ears. When my hearing got noticably bad, I
 got tested and found I'm losing ALOT of the 2KHZ (speaking) range. It
 sounds like something between Crickets, Seagulls and the NCC-1701
 Bridge. I persuaded my Doc to try Xanax per the OHSU Study. I'm  told
 it's hereditary (Dad has a similar pattern, but no ringing)  I'm told
 this is unusual, which strangely gives me hope. Ideas?!

Have had menieres since 1989, and it gets better and better every year.
 I go to a chinese herbalist when I feel bouts coming on, and he gives
 me tea to brew which really helps. Avoid salty foods, caffiene, and
 alcohol. Drink herbal diuretics, which also helps.

I woke up 3 months ago with spinning sensations. It lasted a couple of
 days and then I would be ok for a couple of days and then be dizzy. Its
 worst in hallways, open spaces like parking lots, driving and grocery
 stores. I have been to an internist, neurologist and ENT specialist
 all cannot find anything wrong. Heres a twist...I went on a cruise this
 weekend and was not dizzy the whole time I was on it. I did not take
 any drugs. (I might add that I've never been nauscious with this (on

Have had following symptoms for several days:  dizzy, disoriented,
 really poor short term memory, burning eyes, stuffy head. unsteady
 gait.  Taking meclizine but it wipes me out.  Diagnosed with viral
 labyrinthitis.  What's the REAL prognosis?  Where did it come from?
 I'm scared to do anything!  What's "normal"?  What are r"reasonable
 activities" to continue?  Driving? exercises? This is scarey!

Since Oct 10, 1996 I have had a dizziness.  I went to a hospital
 (University of California, San Francisco) on Oct 13.  However, they did
 not find what was causes of dizziness.  At that time, I had a vomting,
 severe headache, pain near nose, fatigue, and difficulty of keep me
 standing.  Now I suffer from dizziness.  I have no idea.  Please let me
 know what is a cause of dizziness.  Thank you.

Hi all, Ive had menieres? for 3 years. It comes and goes, but when I
 have it, it is debilatating. I find it extremely hard to work. My Dr.
 cannot come up with a diagnosis. She is still running expensive tests.
 I am starting herbal treatment on my own, Gingko Biloba and other
 herbal anthistamines and diuretics. Anybody with any other ideas please
 email me.

Diagnosed with the "beginnings of Meniere's": constant tinnitus, and
 bouts of (fortunately) mild vertigo.  Some relief with Dyazide, but
 best was the accidental discovery that exercise really helps.  My
 speculation is that it's the vasodilation that accompanies   strenuous
 exercise.  For that reason I'm going to try ginko biloba   extract,
 also a vasodilator.  I'll post the results in a few weeks.

I HAVE THE MENIERE'S DISEASE VIA VERTIGO.  I HAVE IT FOR ALMOST TWO
 YEARS AND I HAVE BEEN COPING WITH THE DIZZINESS ATTACKS.  I LEARNED
 THAT I HAVE THE ANXIETY PROBLEM THAT PROBABLY CAUSE DIZZINESS ATTACKS.
 TO COPE WITH THE ATTACKS IS THE ONLY THING I LEARNED IS TO RELEASE  THE
 TENSIONS IN MY BODY TO RELAX.  I WONDER HOW MANY PERCENT OF THOSE  WHO
 HAVE THE SIMILAR DISEASE?

What treatments work, what can I expect as % of recovery.  Doctors now,
 finally listening, but would like to know some specialists.  HMO not
 deep enough to really know how to diagnose and treat.  Kathy
 Flament@aol.com

I have suffered for nearly 12 years with 'Meneires Disease', and am
 having trouble coping mentally with it. HELP!!

Vertigo is horrible and whoever created us was really stupid to invent
 such a stupid and pointless thing.

Have had Meniere's Disease for 20+ years. No vertigo in last 5 years,
 but tinnitus and hearing loss is permanent. Hearing aids are a must.
 Attribute absense of vertigo to eating herbal foods at that time.
 Healthy diet, moderate exercise and stress reduction have been more
 helpful than any medication ever was. Would love to hear via EMAIL
 from anyone who would like to talk about vertigo.

My father had this, i am sure, he told me he got dizzy and angry and
 had an operation done (1960s) on his ears, and he thought they punched
 a hole in his eardrum.  My brother committed suicide, and I wonder, see
 the survey results of one person "holding on by a thread" that anxiety
 is the biggest threat.  Hang on people, its a real threat to you, but
 don't give up hope, someone always finds a way out, don't let the
 desease  destroy you, its really not that powerful.

 my vestibular function began deteriorating in july of this year . all
 my function is now gone. so  I am new to being dizzy most of the time.

I have been experiencing dizzyness for over six weeks.  My general MD
 sent  me to an ENT during the 3rd week.  So far no one knows the cause.
 I have   had an ENG, MRI and a complete blood work-up taken.  No
 answers are forth  coming.  And the ENT will not see me for another 4
 weeks after our 1 and   only meeting.  Is there something I should be
 doing to facilitate a diagno  sis? or anything I can do to get on with
 my life?  Private meassage please.  Thank you

Dr Baloh of UCLA Neuro Clinic - world expert on dizziness - is a
 misnomer as he is an expert on vertigo stemming from inner ear.  One
 visit usually does it.  Rather violent movement of body to shake loose
 "sand" that is throwing one into a spin.  My dizziness is from old
 spinal injury.  Dr couldn't help or advise.  Anyone out there who can
 help me?

I have been diagnosed with right sided vestibular Neuronitis.I have had
 this for 3 years. I have been doing rehab for 5 months. I don't feel
 better. Klonopin helped,but Drs. wanted me off to do rehab. I sometimes
 get depressed. Has anyone been able to take antidepressant. If so what?
 I would love to here from anyone with this  problem.

Hi, everyone and best wishes to all.  Some of the coping techniques I
 employ include deep abdominal breathing to reduce anxiety/stress,
 acupunture to include blood circulation, yoga and tai chi which are
 useful balance retraining exercises, aerobics, a diet which avoids
 caffeine, high salt, and sugar, the herbal remedies gingko biloba and
 ginger which are known to ease vertigo and motion sickness.  Feel free
 to e-mail me to exchange ideas.  Best of luck to everyone.  Paul

I've been dizzy for 4 and a half months. It doesn't come in attacks;  it
 is with  me 24 hours a day.  When I walk the floor feels like it is
 moving up and down  and when I lie down I feel like I'm on a boat. I
 also have the sensation that I  am being shaken back and forth rapidly.
 Despite ENG, CAT scan, ENT exam  I have no diagnosis or prognosis. I am
 currently trying acupuncture.  It  seems to be working for the nausea,
 but not the dizziness. Has anyone had  any success with this method of

Dizziness for ages, drugs not much help, BUT worst of the problem is
 alleviated when I walk by a) wearing a walkman with soothing baroque
 music  playing and b) fixing my vison on a point in the mid distance
 and not  letting my eyes wander - hey presto! Dizziness goes! Works for
 me. But  the music is good, often wear it about the house and it truly
 DOES help.

     Hello! I am 41 and have suffered the following due to the severe
 nature of my vestibular disorder(s):Bedridden from 10/02/92 - 08/??/93
 MUCH abuse from ignorant docs; Failed Shunt operation By Dr.John House
 on 09/29/93; Failed translabyrintine cochleovestibular nerve section
 on 01/25/94 by Dr.House (Vascular loop found); Diagnosed with micro-
 vascular compression by Dr.Margareta Moller of P.U.H in May of 1995;
 Diagnosed Vestibular Migraine by Dr.Baloh 07/03/95; Wife left 02/13/95

     Hello again! Much detail left out due to space limitations, but  I
 will be happy to share more with others as I have done much research
 on Vestibular disorders, and have amassed a great deal of information
 in this area. There remains much to learn, but by sharing our "trips
 down the largely uncharted path," WE can help each other cope with the
 vast array of very frighting symtoms in a way that no doctor could ever
 hope to. I will provide a venue for others to contact me A.S.A.P.

Hi again everyone, forgot to leave my email address last time. Still
 fighting vertigo and getting discouraged.  I NEED to know if others are
 confused and disoriented. I feel like Im losing my mind, esp when under
 stress,  confusion is ten fold, i.e.(cant concentrate, add numbers,
 talk coherently, etc.) If you feel the same please  email
 me....svigil@succeed.net

Hello again.  I, too, forgot to leave my email address.  Still dizzy.
 Some days good, others awful.  The spells cause much anxiety but I have
 found that Xanax has helped.  I still feel that this  may be caused by
 pressure put on the spinal column somewhere in the neck area.
 Chiropractic sessions, including electric stimulation, helps - but not
 all of the time!  I'm still stumped and tired of feeling like this!

Good to know so many have the same problem.  I've had mine since   1985.
 Dizzy much of the time with transient vertigo.  Pressure in and  around
 nose and below eyes, feels like sinus pressure, sometimes nasty
 headaches on one side.  No ryhme or reason to attacks.  Meditation
 seems to work-thinking about something relaxing- or just sitting and
 closing eyes.  It helps if you can talk to someone about it (other than
 a doctor) they don't seem to be able to help anyway!

I have been diagnosis with Vestibular Neuronitis with left Vestibular
 hypofunction. Iam having problems with my balancs ,nausea, vering to
 the lrft when walking,heavy left leg as the day goes on,heavy head with
 soreness in neck and shoulders,like my head is to heavy to hold up. I
 have a hard time sleeping . I have severe sensorineural hearing loss
 and horizontal nystagmus. I do excerises for 20 minutes 3 times a day
 at least.

Rocking feeling, tinnitus & weak feeling in legs/left arm started summer
 of 1995. Can you get Mal de Debarquement from flying? Or jet lag that
 never stops? Had ENG,MRI,lots og blood tests, no results.Dr. gave me
 Xanax for snxiety -- bingo, symptoms gone! (Big mystery to the doc!)
 For a long term solution, I'm doing classical homepathy, combined
 w/yoga for anxiety, excercise and a zillion vitamins to keep the rest
 of me healthy. Anybody else tried homeopathy?

I just found out that my wife might have Meniere's disease.  Where do I
 look for information on this?  I am looking also for information on
 where she can be tested reliably in the Wash D.C. area (we don't trust
 her "specialist") if the original diagnosis is correct.    Prayers
 would help...

I HAVE CHRONIC VERTIGO FROM A CEREBRAL ANEURYSM AND STROKE OR FROM
 TRAVELING ON AN AIRPLANE  AFTER THE OPERATION.  I DON'T HAVE BPPMOR
 MENIGERE DISEASE BUT DON'T KNOW WHAT I HAVE.  I  HAVE IT ALL THE TIME
 WHENI'M AWAKE UNLESS I LIE DOWN AND DON'T MOVE MY HEAD.

I have a vistibular disorder.  I have constant bouncing vision.  My
 dizzynes was helped by a vistibular theraphist.  Now I just feel off
 balance occasionally.

Hi..I forgot to leave my E-mail address. I have Vestibular Neurontis  in
 the right ear. I'm doing vestibular exercises and found Klonopin to
 help. I would love to hear from anyone that would like to share their
 experiences or thoughts!

Hello, Vertigo/dizziness for 11 months now. Came on gradually.  I have a
 fear of open spaces/hard surfaces. OK when not on my feet  or
 walking.Antivert no help.I feel that slight disability from neck
 spinal cord injury 20 years ago is major factor along with stress
 about the condition, but don't know what triggered the vertigo.
 Gingko-Bilobo started 2 weeks ago seems to be helping a little,will
 continue taking it. Would like to hear from others... :)

When I start to have a vertigo spin or extreme dizziness, I use several
 techniques to distract my mind and stop the spin.  You may want to try
 one or more of these to see what works for you:  count backwards from
 100 by 3's; name all of the students in your high school graduating
 class; name every teacher you've ever had; name all of the
 southern/eastern/western/etc.  states in USA.  Hope you are having a
 non-dizzy day!  Melissa B.

 I have been suffering with dizziness, fuzziness etc. for 2 years.  Have
 had MRI, ENG, glucose tolerance, bloodwork.  Went to otolaryngologist
 who diagnosed it as vestibular neuritis .  He gave me vestibular
 exercises  called "Cawthornes" where I rotate my head 360 degrees for
 60 seconds  10 times a day.  It helped for 2 weeks but now I'm dizzy
 again. Any  suggestions?  Natural therapy? Appreciate your reply.(I'm
 not even   positive I have vestibular neuritis since there is no

Anyone had vertigo/balance problems resulting from taking the drug
 Flagyl?

My mother-in-law is suffering with the following symptons: unsteady
 gait, slurred speech, confusion, lapse in memory, fatigue.  A recent
 CT scan showed no impairment, however, blood test results have her  now
 receiving B12 shots.  From what I have read, she may have one of  the
 disabilties being discussed.  If so, from your experience, which  one
 could it be?  She is a very lovely 81 year old lady, who continues  to
 work three days a week.  She deserves to be properly diagnosed.

I'm 16 and have had dizzy spells, etc., etc. for as long as I can
 remember. I was diognosed with a vestibular disfunction when I was in
 kindergarden, though I don't know what kind. HINT: a way to get relief
 from some "humming" in the ears is to hum or whistle on the same tone!

I'm 16 and was diagnosed with vertigo due to a cold about 4 weeks ago,
 they gave me Iv medication for seasickness and released me from
 hospital...but the dizziness never completely wet...it's now come back
 horribly, I can't tell anyone though, they think I'm fine and i dont
 want them to worry...I mean I am fine except for the vertigo which is
 really frustrating and i often find myself in tears begging it to go
 away..any remedies which will definately work straight away???Please