Since I can't see an ENT until December, I made an appointment with my GP to get beta-histine. This is because the ENT that diagnosed me gave me a non-refillable prescription to take them when I have attacks, but I have since read that this is not very useful. It seems (and please let me know if I am wrong) that beta-histine works much better if it is taken consistently. I also want to get a hearing test done as I am noticing that since my most recent attack, my affected ear might have lost some hearing (which is really freaking me out - I have only been unwell since June). I am really, really hoping my dr will be helpful as I feel like I am going to lose more hearing and my overall quality of life is going to suck if I have to wait until December. I am dizzy and nauseous one out of two days, and I feel like my mental health is suffering as a result. Just putting this out there as I feel pretty isolated in this whole mess....
I too went to my GP while waiting for the otolaringologist appt. He ordered an MRI, so that was a time saver. I've never taken Betahistine but just from what I've read here it seems to help some people who as you say take it regularly; 3 x per day. i also see a wide range of doses. I too was stressed out when this disease hit me with a vengence in January but I found much support and information here. I so appreciate how people here will tell you what they've tried and what results were achieved. I also found comfort in knowing that I wasn't alone or weak for feeling down. I'm happy to report That I haven't had vertigo and vomitting since taking an antiviral for 5 and half months. My best regards to everyone here.
hvjc - I was diagnosed with MM 15 years ago, but only recently started getting vertigo in March 2016. For the first 10 years, I would have MAJOR cochlear hydrop flare ups about twice a year where I would lose significant hearing, tinnitus, pressure, etc. A 10 day steroid pack worked every single time in recovering my hearing. After that, I started getting the steroid shots into the inner ear, which worked for about three years. I know steroids are never a great long term solution, but since you just started with this 2 months ago, it may help until you can get into an ENT and your Internal Medical doctor may be more comfortable writing them. Just a suggestion. They only stopped working entirely for me about a year an a half ago. Good luck!