Dizziness & Vertigo Support Group

Dizziness is the sensation of instability. Vertigo refers to dizziness with a sensation of motion. Vertigo is more likely than other types of dizziness to be associated with nausea, vomiting, or double vision, to occur even when lying down, and to feel better with the eyes closed. If you are a frequent sufferer of dizziness or vertigo, join the group and find support.

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Central Vestibular Disorder

deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm new here. I've had this problem for 10 years. Thankfully, the last time I was in the hospital was December of '03 so I feel very lucky. I do not have Menieres, I do occasionally get Positional Vertigo which is totally different and does not caust the vomiting, etc. that comes with the other vertigo. I have been tested by the best, Hopkins, neuro, ent - etc. I have finally become stable and am able to do some things. I have had to stop working in the middle of '05. I ended up getting some 'bonus' illnesses on top of this (Graves Disease, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, Diabeties II). Prior to all this I was very healthy. Well, bronchitis once a year. Does anyone else have vertigo that is 'central' in nature? if so, I would like to hear your story.
Micki55555
Micki55555
what kind of vertigo is this.. can you explain the difference?
deleted_user
deleted_user
"Central vertigo" refers to dizziness caused by a problem within the brain. "Peripheral vestigo" refers to dizziness caused by problems within the ear. Both are pretty vague 'placeholders' for a more specific diagnosis such as migraine (central) or Meniere's (peripheral).
deleted_user
deleted_user
The Difference - Position Vertigo is not as violent
The two types - I've had all the testing and I can test positive and negative - I have been documented as 'a complicated case'.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I recently had and ENG Test and had a few sessions with the Balance Exercises for Vestibular Disorder.. I am pleased with the results. I no longer need to use a walker.
I continue to do my exercises to keep my balance up to par.
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