Vertigo

[JulietteM]

Hello, I have been suffering with severe episodes of vertigo for almost a year now. Lately it has been under control with the help of antivert, a very low dose of prednisone, and another that I cannot remember it's name, though its a antihistamine (sp?) Since being on these medications (maybe a month) it's been somewhat tolerable. Nothing violent as before. My question is in regards to traveling by plane and how it may or may not (I can only hope) affect vertigo Have any of you traveled for more than 4 hours on a plane, did you experience any symptoms or had an attack? I know each person is different. I do plan to speak with my doctor tomorrow to see if it's ok to fly, especially for a long flight (11 hrs) Thank you!!

[Jany]

I have had vertigo for about a year. Bouts have been infrequent but rather disabling. I was very fearful to get on a plane but I've flown roundtrip NY to Ca. twice in the past 6 months with no trouble what-so-ever. This morning, as I sat and read the paper, a very mild episode came about out of the blue. Go figure. Now I'm afraid to leave the house. I have meclizine but it makes me drowsy if I take it during daytime hours.

[132blackrs]

I know what you mean. It's confusing. I've suffered infrequent but quite horrible bouts of vertigo for about 20 years now and the first time I flew I was very nervous as I didn't know what to expect. But like you I had no problem. I've flown several times since and never had an attack although I sometimes do get a bit light headed particularly when banking/turning. My attacks always come on during the night when you would think you are still and sound asleep. It is strange. Eventually i think you learn to manage it though because I know to avoid certain things like fairground rides and excessive alcohol and just about anything else that would make you dizzy but the night time episodes are something I have never figured out.

[platod99]

I'm very active, playing tennis, Yoga, Pilates. I too, have Vertigo, but never take any medicine for it. I went to see a Vestibular Therapist. She explained to me that it was because the Crystal was displaced in Semicircular Canal. (imagine shaking a few grain of sands in a bottle). All she did was manually maneuver the crystal back to it's place by shaking my head (slightly shaking, no pain). This is not a permanent cure, but I never have it for years.

[132blackrs]

Yes apparently displacing the fluid in the ear is an effective remendy in the short term. The "epley" maneuver is probably the best way to do this. This is the first time I've heard of actually gently shaking the head but if it works then great. I also read about another technique on here where you place your both hands over your ears and push to create suction to dosplace the fluid in the ear.

[dizzeeguy]

Hi Juliette,
I travelled on a plane for 8hours and it was terrible for me.The doctors prescribed those meds.The only one i take is Ativan for the anxiety.I'm trying to use natural medications....
Hope that helped.