I am on brand name Valtrex. My work health plan covers the cost. It is very expensive here I; Canada.
Interestingly, when I was in the hospital for 5 days we th my neck surgery, I the hospital pharmacy would only give me generic Valtrex, even though I seriously complained. However, it did not seem to make a difference. I have felt relatively ok, Menieres wise even on the generic brand.
Curious to know if those who have experienced a drop attack really undestand why it happens? I mean, a drop attack is not like a vertigo attack, there is no dizziness, rotational vertigo. It is almost like a seizure, or the blood is cut off to the brain. It seems almost separate from all other mm symptoms. It really boggles the mind, as at least I can understand the mechanics of a vertigo attack.
Update: I saw my local ENT today ( not the specialists at Sunnybrook in Toronto), and she was quite surprised the damage I sustained from my drop attack. She actually thinks I should be getting my heart checked out for any abnormalities as she is unsure the Menieres would cause such a sudden fall without any vertigo. Anyway, I have talked her into giving me some steroid injections, which she will begin this Thursday. I lost more hearing and the tinnitus has been super loud since my fall so I am hoping the injections might help with the hearing. I had injections about 2 years ago but did not seem to do a lot at the time, but I am willing to try again. There is not cost and her office is 10 minutes from my house. The interesting thing is the ENT gave me a prescription to get filled for the actual steroid. I would bring to my appt. on Thursday and she will use that for the injection. When I went to my pharmacy I was told that the steroid could not be ordered. If it’s not one thing it’s another.
Update: I saw my local ENT today ( not the specialists at Sunnybrook in Toronto), and she was quite surprised the damage I sustained from my drop attack. She actually thinks I should be getting my heart checked out for any abnormalities as she is unsure the Menieres would cause such a sudden fall without any vertigo. Based on the above if I were you I would be looking for a new ENT...
In Canada, with our universal healthcare you do not get to pick doctors, they pick you. The service is free. There is also a real shortage of ENTs where I live so I am lucky to have someone local. I go to Toronto ( an hour and half drive each way) to see some of the top specialists in Canada as well. I see the surgeon on the 13 to talk about options, but I know they will not do a labby. At most they might offer sac decompression.
Wrong article! Try this and many others which mention various causes https://www.tchain.com/otoneurology/disorders/central/drop.html
Thanks for the info. I tend to believe my drop attack was from my Menieres, but of course ther is no way to know 100 percent.
Yes there are various causes but his ENT says she is not sure if MM would cause such a sudden fall without vertigo....that was my point.
Having drops is a life threatening medical emergency. And a very top reason to have a laby asap. Dr M did my laby and Emory is a good place for top notch traditional medical care. If you have tried all medical management and still have intractable vertigo or are having drops....I vote for the laby. You will compensate quickly if your other ear is good. In 30 days we won't hear from you again. you will get your life back.
Forgot to say to be sure you have had a full medical work up and know the cause and that its MM. Dr Hain is also my doctor. Its a good one-two punch. Mattox and Hain. Hains article and information are the best around. I have seen him a number of times in clinic. A great place for a vestibular workup. Plus a very nice guy. Smart as hell. Easy to talk to and establish a workable plan. Mattox is a bit more on the surgical side, Hain is not a surgical practice. You are reading and talking to good docs.