Anyone seen a neurotologist for vestibular headache and dizziness?

Posted by mikaylar @mikaylar, Feb 1 3:37pm

My neurologist doesn't seem to have a clue how to help me with constant headache and worsening dizziness.

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climmer64 | @climmer64 | Mar 4 9:59am

I saw an ENT who specializes in vestibular migraines. He put me on verapamil as well as allergy medicine and allergy nasal spray. I have not had any dizziness since starting on that. I do still suffer from daily headaches and migraines though. But I am very happy that the vertigo hasn't come back.

mikaylar | @mikaylar | Mar 5 8:53am

In reply to @climmer64 "I saw an ENT who specializes in vestibular migraines. He put me on verapamil as well..." + (show)

My ENT claimed to be a vestibular specialist and when I got there he said I need to go to a neurologist. I have 2 of them and they don't seem to know anything either and one specializes in vestibular headaches. What am I missing here?

climmer64 | @climmer64 | Mar 5 9:53am

I would ask your PCP or neurologist about trying Verapamil ER 120mg, if you could give it a try. I was having vertigo so bad that I couldn't walk, the room spinned like in the wizard of oz movie.
I was having other problems recently and went off it for two weeks and my head started feeling "funky" and had to turn my head slowly. I went back on it and it has improved again. I don't know if it will help everyone like it has helped me, but maybe worth a try. I haven't had vertigo since starting the Verapamil. I do still suffer with migraines, but no spinning. I hope you find relief.

mikaylar | @mikaylar | Mar 5 10:54am

In reply to @climmer64 "I would ask your PCP or neurologist about trying Verapamil ER 120mg, if you could give..." + (show)

Mine is more lightheaded, not vertigo. I have to watch what meds I take because I have glaucoma. Thank you though.

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