I’ve had several spells of nausea and vertigo. It seemed to come and go, but there was always at least some degree of background nausea. At the worst point I was unable to keep down water and eventually went to the ER and got an IV and some anti-nausea meds. During the worst episode, IContinue reading “Ask the Doctor: Vertigo with nausea”
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What is PPPD?
One of the many rhyming acronyms in vestibular disorders is PPPD, or Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness. Because the diagnosis is based on symptoms only, with no objective signs, it has become overused, and the diagnosis can be given to almost anyone who has anxiety combined with dizziness. Dizziness causes anxiety, so it’s extremely easy toContinue reading “What is PPPD?”
Ask the Doctor: Long-lasting vertigo
“My vertigo episode started with a bad spinning sensation and vomiting and I had to go to the hospital. The next day I was allowed home after tests for a stroke which were all clear. I was given a steroid injection, and an Epley Maneuver was also performed in hospital on the second day. IContinue reading “Ask the Doctor: Long-lasting vertigo”
Ending Vertigo Today 