The ENT prescribed Valtrex although he wanted me try Steroids first. I felt somewhat rushed and he prescribed 500 mg of Valtrex to take twice a day for 3 days then one a day thereafter. I stopped the Serc as it didnt seem to do anything. I am taking JHNs regimen and did notice that my vertigo attack was a little less severe. Although my head feels totally disattached to my body. Am wondering a couple of things I noticed that lying on my stomach during the attack was less severe than sitting up or lying on my back. Anyone else noticed that. Had one tiny chocolate kiss an hour before the attack. Anyone had such a trigger.
I heard that chocolate is a trigger for some. Next time, when having an attack, I will lie down on my stomach to see if it brings any relief. That would be interesting !
I would always get into a fetal position, close my eyes and hold my head whenever I had an attack. For me it seemed to slow down the spinning. Give it a try.
If I stare at my thumb about 18 inches away I can usually make the spinning stop. My vertigo is instant and 1000 miles an hour.
500 mg is far too low, and 3 days is not long enough to determine anything. Please find another doctor who will script you 3000 mg for as long as it takes. You can go to any doctor to get this. It does not need to be a specialist. My family doctor scripts mine. ENTs are usually greedy bastards who just want you to undergo expensive tests and surgeries so they can pay for their trophy wives' Botox treatments. I find them to be worse than useless. Many folks here are finding total relief only after months at the highest dose. Some cannot go below 2000 mg maintenance dose even after 6 months. Some folks here have gotten their scripts online. It's more expensive, but worth considering as a last resort.
Re: Daily Challenges & ENT update. - 2 More questions please. Thanks guys. I will try the fetal position when the next attack hits. Scott its hard to find a new dr - As other Canadians will probably agree - our medical system may be socialized, but this results in huge waits for specialists. Actually this ENT is not private - he is Head of Otolaryngology at our main hospital. Also a prof at the university. So if not him then who? And will a GP override his prescription? He is the best I have, and I need him as an ally, not an enemy at this time. He said that Valtrex can cause liver damage and has ordered tests. I can however choose to up my dose. Two questions please[/b 1. When I have an attack my feet become extremely cold and white Blood stops circulating there I guess? 2. If there are food triggers? how quickly would they start an attack? i.e. potato chips seem to be a big no no. have had an attack twice now on the same day but hours later?? THANK YOU THANK YOU