Labyrinthitis

Chip \'oyler

Anybody suffered from it?

I've had the after effects of a bad bout of it for three weeks now (haven't done any exercise in this time ).

I was wondering if anyone has had it and how long it took you to get over it?

crumbschief

I have had it 6 or 7 times now,not fun,i have found getting over it varies,usually about 4-5 weeks sometimes quicker,although not pleasant i have found that making yourself spin by bending,raising your head etc is the best thing to do and my doctor confirmed that also,it gets your brain used to that motion,but i am not one to be sick when it happens so it depends on how you are with it.
I do sympathize with you,the first time i went through it was scary,until you understand it it can really paralyze you,hope it goes soon.

Chip \'oyler

crumbschief wrote:

I have had it 6 or 7 times now,not fun,i have found getting over it varies,usually about 4-5 weeks sometimes quicker,although not pleasant i have found that making yourself spin by bending,raising your head etc is the best thing to do and my doctor confirmed that also,it gets your brain used to that motion,but i am not one to be sick when it happens so it depends on how you are with it.
I do sympathize with you,the first time i went through it was scary,until you understand it it can really paralyze you,hope it goes soon.

Thanks for the reply Mr Crumb. I only had the really bad symptoms for two days (sickness, vertigo etc), but I still get some strange swaying feelings, feel tired and get a 'woolly' dull headache. Yesterday I felt a lot better, this morning I feel crap again!

Ah well, looks like I'll just have to wait a bit longer - problem is I'm gagging to do some exercise, which is probably making me feel bad as well

crumbschief

Glad the bad bit didn't last too long,yes that woolly head is a good way to describe it like a balloon being blown up in your head,odd feelings but all usual i have found for this condition,the up and down of feeling better,worse is also the same,don't know if it's any help because it might be just me but i have also found that certain foods coffee,cheese and chocolate make it last longer and cause trouble.

The first time i had it i found exercise too much but over time i could do it, it just took more concentration with sudden head moves and getting used to just spinning.If i think of anything else to help i shall post more.

plowmar

My sympathies * 10.

You guys seem to have had it far worse than me.

First time I only realised after waking up with the room swimming, legs wouldn't support me when trying to get up etc. - not drink but had had a pint the night before.

Second time I was due to be catching train home, rebooking costing £100 + - original ticket only £40 return - went to A + E at local hospital - OK to travel if I felt like it.

Both times in London both times after a pint - lager. Coincidence ? hasn't happened at home to the same debilitating effect. Probably age related.

My good news was that it only happened for a day or so.