I'm sorry--wish I had the miracle answer for you. I've been suffering from it for about 1 1/2 years. On & off--sometimes I go a few weeks of feeling pretty "normal"--but most of the time-I now worry about when its going to hit. Its very frustrating way to live.
I think Hormones & stress play a role with mine. Getting sleep, eating well & exercise, I think helps too---but I know how hard it is some days--when you feel like just crawling in bed--it gets exhausting.
Hang in there- I'm here if you want to chat more.
lisa

I notice too that hormones definitely play a factor. The vertigo is more severe around the start of my cycle for some reason. You know, the vertigo is bad, but what's worse is that there are no answers and the Dr's have made me feel like I'm crazy. Thank goodness I have such a supportive husband!

OMG you are all scaring me..I have had this for 4 days and am going nuts with it..how can you stand it that long?
I am way past menopause so that isnt involved for me..I am hoping it is jsut an ear / sinus thing but I am beginning to thing from what I have read that it might not leave as soon as I hoped..

I think that it gets worse with certain viruses too--or may be caused from them. mine started after I was sick one time--& it seems to come along with every bug I get now--like its my "weak spot", that the bug goes after. It really is no fun to live with. Luckily my DH is very supportive as well-but I still feel so bad, when I can't do things & hold us back.

I havent had any colds or viruses lately.. have had allergies all summer...and about a week ago I thought I was catching my granddaughters cold so I used ZICAM for a few days.. I have used it in the past and had some burning etc but never dizzyness.. could it be from that?

Not sure about the Zicam--but sometimes I dont really get sick with any obvious symptoms--but I get dizzy, and I just think its the way the bug effects me. I suffer from allergies as well--I know some of those meds. can cause dizziness too.

oops forgot--I saw Micki that you have fibro.--I have it tooo & I hear that the vertigo can go along with that--oh more fun!

HI Lisn1
I have had fibro for most of my life.. been on disability for it since 1993... and have never had dizzyness before or known of anyone who has fibro to have chronic vertigo...so I dont think it is common but if someone would be to get it it would probably be me
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Hi Micki555, I knwo these threads can be really scary. But remember that not all causes of dizziness and vertigo are the same. I have suffered from this for 5 years off and on. sometimes the episodes last a few days to a few weeks. It is scary for sure no matter how many times you get it.But people get it for different reasons and I do believe allergies play a huge role in it. Everything gets inflamed and inflamation causes problems. I would start with allergy testing and see if you can't eliminate what you are allergic to and go from there. I go in for testing on the 14th and I will probably start immunotherapy after that to see if it does some good. This is why I think colds bring on vertigo. In Labs in can be viruses too, but positional vertigo is different.

I have had allergies for years and years.allerigic to so many things and have gone through the testing several times...I am just hoping this is related to that and clears up...the doctors think mine is positional but I am hoping they are wrong on that and it is just an allergic thing and passes..my ear hurts again tonight so it will be interesting to see if I SWIRL again.
I hate the thought of going to bed..

I think that allergies can actually cause BPPV though. It's never been proven but my Dr. suspects it too. That is the reason I am going to start the immunotherapy. I need t oget rid of the allergies. Covering up the allergies with decongestants, ect. does nothing. I hope the cause is something that simple but it could be natural degeneration of the inner ear. If thats the case, I don't know what to do! One good note..my dad suffered from this too. His onset was about early 40's. He suffered off and on like we are. But now that he is in his late 60's he rarely if ever gets it and when he does it is very mild. He thinks it has something to do with his current contentment. So stress could really aggravate it.

I am sorry you are not feeling well. I don't have a cure-all answer either, but let me say this: don't let Vertigo take over your life. Try to enjoy every moment you feel free from it to the fullest, even if it is just a couple of minutes. As for me, I have STOPPED taking the commonly prescrived medications, and have chosen instead to do without. It is hell, I know! As my condition expand into months, I seem to be gaining some strength solely from the absence of these drugs inside my system. Will this work for you? I don't know. I just wanted to share this route with you. Good luck!

Alcam2,I am doing the same as you, i have stopped trying the different medications because they all make me dizzier.I have had this vertigo for 7 years now and the medical people can't help so I think it is time for me to find a way to manage it.Has anyone got any ideas for me to try? i will try anything just to feel normal again.

Hi All, I have had Vertigo now since 2002 and it can be scary. I too suffer from severe allergies and have had every test imaginable performed to no avail. My vertigo is not positional, it started that way and since has evolved into a total loss of balance assistance from my semicircular canals. All balance is based on sight and touch. I am 36 and have found that reconditioning yourself can be useful. I run on the treadmill and ride bikes. Yes it can be exhausting at first but you can adjust and adapt. Find a friend willing to help and spot you, then if its suitable of course, try to relearn how to maneuver with the disease. We can all beat this! Stay strong