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Is it Vertigo OR a TIA stroke?

Posted by sissybitus @sissybitus, Jun 14 9:06am

Yesterday I felt I was leaning to my left side. Thought maybe it was vertigo but I also read that it could be a TIA stroke. I have done the Epley maneuver and it helped a little. I had wax removed from my ears about a month ago. The doc suggested I use Flonase in my nose. I did that for a month but have now stopped. Any suggestions?

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cmdw2600 | @cmdw2600 | Jun 15 6:47am

I recently had a violent vertigo attack while rolling over in bed. It felt like my bed was a ship on the ocean in a storm. When the rocking subsided, I opened my eyes and the items in my bedroom were panning back and forth in my vision. Next day I had to staying bed because I was so nauseated. Used AI to get some possible diagnoses, and vestibular vertigo seemed to fit the bill. AI then recommended I see a vestibular physical therapist to do an exam and then the maneuver, if appropriate. ChatGPT even found someone nearby that I was able to get into quickly. Turns out, I did not have posterior vertigo but “horizontal” vertigo, which is in a different part of the canal so Epley maneuver would not have worked. He performed a different maneuver which has helped me greatly.

I am still not 100% as this can linger for 2-4 weeks and I am following up with my cardiologist to rule out life threatening possibilities.

Best wishes,
Cindy

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carol1024 | @carol1024 | Jun 15 8:20am
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@cmdw2600

I recently had a violent vertigo attack while rolling over in bed. It felt like my bed was a ship on the ocean in a storm. When the rocking subsided, I opened my eyes and the items in my bedroom were panning back and forth in my vision. Next day I had to staying bed because I was so nauseated. Used AI to get some possible diagnoses, and vestibular vertigo seemed to fit the bill. AI then recommended I see a vestibular physical therapist to do an exam and then the maneuver, if appropriate. ChatGPT even found someone nearby that I was able to get into quickly. Turns out, I did not have posterior vertigo but “horizontal” vertigo, which is in a different part of the canal so Epley maneuver would not have worked. He performed a different maneuver which has helped me greatly.

I am still not 100% as this can linger for 2-4 weeks and I am following up with my cardiologist to rule out life threatening possibilities.

Best wishes,
Cindy

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I've had vertigo for 45 years so I can empathize with you. None of the maneuvers work for me. I just have to sleep until it's over. It's awful.

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brigid4 | @brigid4 | Jun 15 10:39am

Do get checked by a competent cardiologist. Even if your vertigo was originally triggered by something else, TIAs are always a possibility. Family history of stroke? Simple tests can rule out any blockages you may have. And if you have an underlying or undiagnosed circulation/cardio issue you can fix it before it gets worse. Good luck and post your results. We all learn from each others' experiences even if it is only what questions to ask your doctor.

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cmdw2600 | @cmdw2600 | Jun 15 10:57am

Thank you! I passed an EKG, echocardiogram, stress test and halter monitor test during the last half of last year. But my aorta and coratid arteries have not been checked. I am concerned because my heart rate is elevated when I’m not doing anything and it’s slow to come down if I do exercise. I underwent chemo in 2019 and my life is stressful in part because my husband has Parkinson’s. Also I take Evista (raloxifene) for osteoporosis because I elected to halt Prolia and cannot take other oral medication. That medication can increase the risk of blood clots.

Also, Autonomic Nervous System Imbalance checks all the boxes.

I will be making calls tomorrow. The human body is so complicated!

Thank you again,
Cindy

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sissybitus | @sissybitus | Jun 15 7:00pm
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@brigid4

Do get checked by a competent cardiologist. Even if your vertigo was originally triggered by something else, TIAs are always a possibility. Family history of stroke? Simple tests can rule out any blockages you may have. And if you have an underlying or undiagnosed circulation/cardio issue you can fix it before it gets worse. Good luck and post your results. We all learn from each others' experiences even if it is only what questions to ask your doctor.

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Thanks for the suggestions. I will be calling my doctor for a visit about a TIA, and also for a referral to an ENT.

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sissybitus | @sissybitus | Jun 15 7:05pm
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@cmdw2600

I recently had a violent vertigo attack while rolling over in bed. It felt like my bed was a ship on the ocean in a storm. When the rocking subsided, I opened my eyes and the items in my bedroom were panning back and forth in my vision. Next day I had to staying bed because I was so nauseated. Used AI to get some possible diagnoses, and vestibular vertigo seemed to fit the bill. AI then recommended I see a vestibular physical therapist to do an exam and then the maneuver, if appropriate. ChatGPT even found someone nearby that I was able to get into quickly. Turns out, I did not have posterior vertigo but “horizontal” vertigo, which is in a different part of the canal so Epley maneuver would not have worked. He performed a different maneuver which has helped me greatly.

I am still not 100% as this can linger for 2-4 weeks and I am following up with my cardiologist to rule out life threatening possibilities.

Best wishes,
Cindy

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lisabey | @lisabey | 2 days ago
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@cmdw2600

I recently had a violent vertigo attack while rolling over in bed. It felt like my bed was a ship on the ocean in a storm. When the rocking subsided, I opened my eyes and the items in my bedroom were panning back and forth in my vision. Next day I had to staying bed because I was so nauseated. Used AI to get some possible diagnoses, and vestibular vertigo seemed to fit the bill. AI then recommended I see a vestibular physical therapist to do an exam and then the maneuver, if appropriate. ChatGPT even found someone nearby that I was able to get into quickly. Turns out, I did not have posterior vertigo but “horizontal” vertigo, which is in a different part of the canal so Epley maneuver would not have worked. He performed a different maneuver which has helped me greatly.

I am still not 100% as this can linger for 2-4 weeks and I am following up with my cardiologist to rule out life threatening possibilities.

Best wishes,
Cindy

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I have had extreme vertigo issues for two years. Am now working with ENT and Allergist. Electronystagmography scheduled. Will let you know if helps identify culprit.
All previous diagnostic procedures have shown nothing. Symptoms persist.

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Julie, Volunteer Mentor | @julieo4 | 1 day ago

Has Meniere's Disease been considered as a cause of your vertigo issues?

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