Hi, new to Meniers and miserable , trying to hide it at work, going out to carpark, going 'shopping', just sitting really still at computer waiting for dizzyness to pass, anyhow, main question, what about driving?
If you're experiencing vertigo attacks and when I did, don't drive! It's hard but it's very dangerous not only for you but passengers and other drivers and pedestrians.
Apart from your own safety and the safety of passengers and other road users it is a fact that we live in a world of litigation. In the event of an accident that may or may not be your fault a lawyer who had the knowledge of your condition would wipe the floor with you. It could ruin you financially. Hope you get better soon. There are plenty of success stories on this forum. Fortunately I am one of them. There are many people here who know what you are going through. There is a world of help here, its just finding the right solution for you. I would suggest that you spend a fair amount of time reading on this forum to try and get control over this beast. Best of luck Frank
When I get a vertigo attack - there is no "waiting for it to pass" - it hits like a freight train.... do i get dizzzy and lightheaded? yes - just about everyday is a 3-4 on a 1-10 scale- but a true vertigo attack is a 10 - spinning - not knowing which way is up - can't see- can't walk - can't talk - vomiting and diarrehea.... so if you are feeling dizzy and you know it will pass or you can take a meclazine or valium or ativan to stave it off - that is one thing - but if you feel an actual vertigo attack coming on do NOT try to drive yourself home - get someone to take you ( and bring a bucket) - or have someone come get you - It's not worth hurting yourself or someone else - the financial implications alone would be life ruining.... I can pretty much tell when I am going to have one now and know I have about 30 mins before I am incapacitated and I only live 15 mins away from work so I just up and leave - no explanation needed- my boss and the people that work for me know if I run out of here that its going to be bad.... I am lucky to have an understanding boss.....
You bring up a very big concern nickyschick , I always worry about even a fender bender And driving with mm. It could really damage Mm patients financially . Should we not be driving? I asked my dr when first diagnosed and she said None of her patients that she knew of Ever got into an accident and that if I feel dizzy Pull over until someone can help or it passes. It is still a very big concern though