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Any tips for LC dizziness?

Posted by shashig @shashig, Oct 15, 2024

Looking for any advice on LC dizziness...this and fatigue were my primary Covid symptoms, never respiratory issues. As others have said, it gets better, then worse. Last week, I felt so great I ending up walking 7.5 miles, easy to do in NYC, but crashed the next day. I'm in the NYU LC program. They offered only a short course of vestibular exercises. The dizziness seems to recur along with sinusitis, my longtime problem. Anyone? I will be ever grateful!!

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singularity6 | @singularity6 | Oct 30, 2024

I'm looking for relief myself. I was big on hiking and walking around town. COVID really did a number on me last Fall. I did feel pretty good during May of this year. I started walking, and was making progress with gaining more distance. At the end of May, I ended up walking about 4 miles or so. There aren't many hills in town where I live. I felt myself cross over that internal limit that tells me that I'm about to suffer. That was around mile 3. June ended up being a terrible month.

In July, I had to move out of my marital home due to a divorce (precipitated by COVID and Long COVID.) I felt like I was starting to recover toward the end of June, and I made arrangements for movers to take care of the heavy stuff. The house needed some work before I moved in (flooring and painting, mostly.) I paced myself. Tearing out the carpeting first, which isn't bad. Just cut and roll. I had friends help me carry it out. Pulling out the staples wasn't terrible, either. I just paced myself. A friend took care of all of my tack strips, which was awesome. When it came time to paint, a friend came over and helped me with the first coat on the first floor. I took care of the rest. Again, I paced myself. Took plenty of breaks, and stopped if I had to. Even moving boxes wasn't bad. I spent several days doing so. I'd fill up my Toyota Corolla with some boxes, drive it over to the new place, and unload. I was done with the work after about 3 weeks, and finally moved in for good. It was nice to feel muscle soreness from exercise and not the COVID pain. I also enjoyed the feeling of accomplishment.

That's when the shoe dropped. At first, I thought I was just tired and needed more sleep. I didn't have the spins too bad, nor did I have COVID pain... yet. After about 3 or 4 days, I could tell I was having a major flareup, and I'm still suffering from it. Sometimes walking to or from my classes (I teach at a college) is too much. It's a small campus, and I'd normally be able to walk across the whole think in about 5 minutes.

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c1john | @c1john | Oct 30, 2024

I take, as needed, Meclizine. This was given to me for vertigo, or motion sickness. It can be obtained over the counter. It does help with the dizzy spells and pots.

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chaiyoga | @chaiyoga | Oct 30, 2024

In my case it was discovered that I have damage to my visual cortex post Covid. Basically my eyes and brain aren’t communicating well. I’m in visual therapy.

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shashig | @shashig | Oct 30, 2024
In reply to @singularity6 "I'm looking for relief myself. I was big on hiking and walking around town. COVID really..." + (show)
@singularity6

I'm looking for relief myself. I was big on hiking and walking around town. COVID really did a number on me last Fall. I did feel pretty good during May of this year. I started walking, and was making progress with gaining more distance. At the end of May, I ended up walking about 4 miles or so. There aren't many hills in town where I live. I felt myself cross over that internal limit that tells me that I'm about to suffer. That was around mile 3. June ended up being a terrible month.

In July, I had to move out of my marital home due to a divorce (precipitated by COVID and Long COVID.) I felt like I was starting to recover toward the end of June, and I made arrangements for movers to take care of the heavy stuff. The house needed some work before I moved in (flooring and painting, mostly.) I paced myself. Tearing out the carpeting first, which isn't bad. Just cut and roll. I had friends help me carry it out. Pulling out the staples wasn't terrible, either. I just paced myself. A friend took care of all of my tack strips, which was awesome. When it came time to paint, a friend came over and helped me with the first coat on the first floor. I took care of the rest. Again, I paced myself. Took plenty of breaks, and stopped if I had to. Even moving boxes wasn't bad. I spent several days doing so. I'd fill up my Toyota Corolla with some boxes, drive it over to the new place, and unload. I was done with the work after about 3 weeks, and finally moved in for good. It was nice to feel muscle soreness from exercise and not the COVID pain. I also enjoyed the feeling of accomplishment.

That's when the shoe dropped. At first, I thought I was just tired and needed more sleep. I didn't have the spins too bad, nor did I have COVID pain... yet. After about 3 or 4 days, I could tell I was having a major flareup, and I'm still suffering from it. Sometimes walking to or from my classes (I teach at a college) is too much. It's a small campus, and I'd normally be able to walk across the whole think in about 5 minutes.

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Covid. Long Covid. Divorce. Major moving tasks. Moving. OMG!!! You've been through it big time. It's no surprise you had a major flare! Please take care of yourself, pace yourself, do some meditation or yoga or whatever calms you down, get good psych help if you need it -- and best of luck as you embark in this new, hopefully far more stress-free chapter of your life.

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mikeylp82 | @mikeylp82 | Jan 8 4:29pm
In reply to @missbeverly "Hello, I am a long covid survivor hanging on. On April 13, 2020 Easter Sunday, I..." + (show)
@missbeverly

Hello, I am a long covid survivor hanging on. On April 13, 2020 Easter Sunday, I could not get up out of bed. I had vertigo, dizzy spells and vomiting every time I tried to lift my body up from a laying down position. I laid there until about noon. Then I had to call the paramedics to take me to the hospital. Covid testing was not available then. They ran a lot of blood work and a CAT SCAN. Everything came back normal. I had to stay overnight because the vertigo would not go away. Finally, the vertigo calmed down a little. But, I was still so dizzy and sick to my stomach.
My PCP came to the hospital and told me that I have meniere's disease. I went to an ears, nose, and throat doctor. Everything came back fine.
It is now October 21, 2024 and I still have vertigo, dizzy spells, vestibular migraines and chronic fatigue. I went to all the doctors and they said everything is fine. I now just cope with my symptoms daily. So, some days are good and some days are bad. When I am taking all my vitamins, protein drinks, smoothies, enzymes, etc. and eating healthier foods, no salt, no sugar and drinking a lot of water those are my best days. I have got a lot of help on this Mayo Clinic talking with others with long covid like myself and used some of their vitamins, supplements and enzymes suggestions.
I take Vitamin B complex, B8 inositol, Nattokinase and serrapeptase enzymes, and I make myself protein drinks and smoothies. I also do Probiotics and Prebiotics.
The B8 Inositol really helped me with energy and took away the fatigue.
Before you take any of these vitamins, B8 inositol, supplements, enzymes and etc., check with your medicine interactions if you on any medications. And/Or talk with your doctors or pharmacy.
I hope we all get well and back to our old selves. I miss the old me!
https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-inositol
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/serrapeptase
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/nattokinase-uses-and-risks
https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/what-are-probiotics
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/probiotics/faq-20058065

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Where do I begin. I too am dealing with what seems to be chronic dizziness, going on 2.5 years now. I went down the road of traditional medicine only to still be dealing with the dizziness, and its gotten worse over the last few months. I started out with my PCP, who recommended an ENT dr...had audio testing, MRI...came back normal. I went through 8 weeks of vestibular therapy...no problems to speak about. I went to an audio/dizziness clinic for pretty extensive testing @ U of Chicago Medicine (Dr. Cherchi)...no help with my dizziness. I went to see a Neurologist...no problems to be found. I even spent my own money for several sessions with an Acupuncturist...didn't help. I could add a few more paths I chose for help, but they didn't help either. Over the last year 1.5 years or so, I've noticed that my memory isn't as sharp and I get a confused/concentration/fogginess. I just turned 60 and sure hope I get some relief soon!
I only came across your Comment by mistake, as I wanted to see if the Mayo Clinic could recommend any vitamins that may help with the dizziness. I may look into the vitamins that you refer to...sure wish one of the bozo doctors that I've seen would have mentioned one of them.
Thanks for sharing your story, as you never know if your information might help someone in need.

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blessedsista24 | @blessedsista24 | Jan 8 4:34pm
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@chaiyoga

In my case it was discovered that I have damage to my visual cortex post Covid. Basically my eyes and brain aren’t communicating well. I’m in visual therapy.

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Did they say vestibular Hypofunction.

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missbeverly | @missbeverly | Jan 8 4:38pm

Yes that is what is it all about. Helping one another through this horrible time. I hope you get some relief soon.

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