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Vestibular disorder

Posted by jeannen @jeannen, May 31, 2016

I have severe dizziness when moving my head and or body upon standing. This causes my balance to be off. I don't know what's causing this but have inner ear problems as well. Is there anyone who has a cure for this? I have done therapy and the epley method.

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jeannen | @jeannen | Jun 2, 2016

I have to get up very slowly and keep my head straight when I get up. I also take Meclizine for the nausea. I have also worn a neck brace when I'm moving around and doing my work. The computer screen also gives me problems if I tip my head so the neck brace helps keep it in the right position. Have you been examined for a pinched nerve in your neck?

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robinjenkins70 | @robinjenkins70 | Jun 3, 2016
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@jeannen

I have to get up very slowly and keep my head straight when I get up. I also take Meclizine for the nausea. I have also worn a neck brace when I'm moving around and doing my work. The computer screen also gives me problems if I tip my head so the neck brace helps keep it in the right position. Have you been examined for a pinched nerve in your neck?

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I too, thought I had a pinched nerve I did get the 'shot'. I was beyond that. I had the surgery and it was the best decision ever!!! So very thankful for " modern surgery ". My Dr. Went in my neck-- c1-7.

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robinjenkins70 | @robinjenkins70 | Jun 3, 2016
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@jeannen

I have to get up very slowly and keep my head straight when I get up. I also take Meclizine for the nausea. I have also worn a neck brace when I'm moving around and doing my work. The computer screen also gives me problems if I tip my head so the neck brace helps keep it in the right position. Have you been examined for a pinched nerve in your neck?

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The pinched nerve was ruled out following a CT/MRI. I had severe spinal stenosis and my C spine was a disaster. Post surgery, I have felt great!!.

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lioness | @lioness | Apr 22, 2019

@jeannen Welcome to connect we are not Drs but tell what helps us I just had the dizziness and balance problem My ENT gave me the epley exercises but also sent me to a ear specialist who put me through a 2hr. Test It showed I had nerve damage he said it comes mainley from infection in middle ear Fortunately the ear exercises helped I don't have any symptoms now Have you seen a E N T Dr. If you haven't I would suggest it .

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Apr 23, 2019
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@lioness

@jeannen Welcome to connect we are not Drs but tell what helps us I just had the dizziness and balance problem My ENT gave me the epley exercises but also sent me to a ear specialist who put me through a 2hr. Test It showed I had nerve damage he said it comes mainley from infection in middle ear Fortunately the ear exercises helped I don't have any symptoms now Have you seen a E N T Dr. If you haven't I would suggest it .

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Hi @lioness

As I read your post I was just wondering if the doctor feels that your ear infection is still active, or if the nerve damage was caused by a previous ear infection?

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lioness | @lioness | Apr 23, 2019

@hopeful33250 Hi The ear Dr told me it's just age related ????? I told him I never had an infection in my ear but as I was thinking about it I've been around louse noises Firearms in particular as my husband was a hunter . The Dr was very vague when I asked him In the past I had Mono so am wondering if it's virus related guess I,ll never know .

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