Am waiting for the results of my blood tests, then depending on those my GP will hopefully prescribe me Acyclovir. After a 'big spin' I generally get a few spin free weeks (maybe a few months if I'm lucky!). My last big spin was 6 weeks ago. I still have the day to day instability and wobblyness, but as I'm not currently spinning do you think I will still see beneficial changes after starting the anti virals (assuming I'm one of those that benefits from them). Another thing I'm curious to know is if any others experience spins after shallow breathing. I find I have to continuously concentrate on breathing deeply. If I'm concentrating on something and forget to breath I immediately go into spin mode. Luckily this generally passes after a few big deep breaths.
Well I'll take that as a no and see if I can find advice elsewhere on the net about what else could be causing this. Concerning whether the Acyclovir needs to be taking during an active spin cluster to see if it makes a difference or not, perhaps the lack of replies means its already been covered on here elsewhere. I will go and have another look.
I have never had that happen to me. But stress and anxiety are triggers for many (including myself). So it would stand to reason that if you are not able to slow your breathing and "calm down" that it could extend the attack. I wish more doctors would simply agree to "try" the anti virals for a few months. there is no major harm and sometimes it makes me wonder if them ordering more tests "to see" is just their way of justifying saying no. But costing you more money with copayments for that priviledge.
I was vertigo free in between attacks to. The daily wobbliness could be MAV which a large percentage of people with Menieres also have MAV (check out forums database for info) If an HSV is causing your symptoms then you should get relief from an AV. You might feel worse before better but stick it out and give it enough time. The shallow breathing may be anxiety, but its just a guess. Having this disease can cause major anxiety and possibly panic attacks since vertigo is so frightening.