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Board: Dizziness / Vertigo 01-19-2012, 10:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,899
Posted By bindar
Re: Perilymph fistula

Flying with an active PLF is high discouraged. There are special travel ear plugs that help regulate the pressure in your ear, those might help. Are you being seen by an ear specialist?

Note I...
Board: Dizziness / Vertigo 01-01-2012, 07:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,089
Posted By bindar
Re: Nortriptyline for Migraine Associated Vertigo?

Im not on any medication, my eyes have been like this since these symptoms started.

Let me know how the post-op goes! I wish you the best of luck.
Board: Dizziness / Vertigo 12-22-2011, 05:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,089
Posted By bindar
Re: Nortriptyline for Migraine Associated Vertigo?

Nortriptyline is a favorite by most practitioners. Some patients experience improvement of symptoms after a few days, but its not unnusual to take a few weeks for a positive change. Patience is key.
Board: Dizziness / Vertigo 12-08-2011, 11:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,743
Posted By bindar
Re: vertigo upon laying down or bending or looking down or looking up

BPPV is caused by natural degeneration of the otolith organs, there is nothing you can do to prevent that. But it can be started by any movement that allows the loose otolith particles to exit the...
Board: Dizziness / Vertigo 12-07-2011, 03:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 859
Posted By bindar
Re: New Member - Hoping for Support

Have you ever had a hearing test or ENG test for vestibular damage? It sounds like you have had many Meneires attacks, so there should be some notable damage to the cochlea and inner ear. This...
Board: Dizziness / Vertigo 12-02-2011, 07:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,743
Posted By bindar
Re: vertigo upon laying down or bending or looking down or looking up

I forgot to mention one more thing.

Many family doctors can treat BPPV. Additionally, some chiropractors can treat it. Its very simple to treat, it just requires that the doctor know how to...
Board: Dizziness / Vertigo 11-21-2011, 12:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,407
Posted By bindar
Re: Disequilibrium After Vertigo Episode

A VN patient can feel symptoms when sitting still, but only during the first few days (the acute period) of the illness. This is caused by swelling in the inner ear. But once the swelling goes down...
Board: Inner Ear Disorders 10-31-2011, 12:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,197
Posted By bindar
Re: Vestibular neuritis (labyrinthitis)

You need to see a balance specialist, preferably an otologist or neurotologist. Make sure you mention the pre-menstrual increase in symptoms. That greatly narrows down the possibilities.
Board: Inner Ear Disorders 10-30-2011, 05:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,548
Posted By bindar
Re: Possible Vestibular Neuritis- need some kind of hope

Your symptoms sound exactly like MAV. Given your history of migraine, MAV is the most likely possibility.

VN patients do not have intermittent 10 minute vertigo spells. I think there is no way...
Board: Inner Ear Disorders 10-29-2011, 05:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,548
Posted By bindar
Re: Possible Vestibular Neuritis- need some kind of hope

If you have VN, then the ENG will show damage. However, it is also possible for an MAV patient to show damage. So here is something to think about:

VRT will greatly help VN after a few weeks or...
Board: Inner Ear Disorders 10-24-2011, 02:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,657
Posted By bindar
Re: Labrythitis, Menieres, BPPV?

Many journal articles state that triptans can either make MAV worse.

Vestibular deficit is not uncommon in MAV. Its possible that this is caused by an actual injury, or MAV.
Board: Inner Ear Disorders 10-21-2011, 11:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,657
Posted By bindar
Re: Labrythitis, Menieres, BPPV?

Many MAV patients complain of trouble focusing eyes when they are symptomatic. Nystagmus is fairly common. Mild tinnitus is common in MAV. Sound sensitivity is a characteristic of migraine, and...
Board: Inner Ear Disorders 10-20-2011, 07:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,657
Posted By bindar
Re: Labrythitis, Menieres, BPPV?

Labyrinthitis or BPPV seem extremely unlikely given your symptoms.

Menieres is possible, but it has actual spinning vertigo and hearing loss, neither of which you mentioned.

Migraine is the...
Board: Inner Ear Disorders 10-13-2011, 10:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,290
Posted By bindar
Re: Mav or inner ear?

The majority of balance problems are not life threatening. You should not worry about this, the chances of this are minute.

You should consider VRT. If VRT makes you feel very ill, and your...
Board: Dizziness / Vertigo 10-12-2011, 01:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,307
Posted By bindar
Re: intense dizziness every few minutes/blacking out completely

If your eyes move back and forth, this is called nystagmus.

It does not sound like vertigo because you did not mention the perception of movement or spinning.

You need to see an ENT...
Board: Inner Ear Disorders 10-07-2011, 04:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,753
Posted By bindar
Re: Inflamed ear

It sounds like you still have a middle ear infection in the left ear. Ear drops will not work because they are for outer ear infections (swimmers ear).

You should see your doctor again, you...
Board: Dizziness / Vertigo 10-04-2011, 08:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,128
Posted By bindar
Re: 4 Years no answers,or relief

I just re-read SeekingRelief's original post. I just noticed that he mentioned visual auras. I did not notice that the first time I read his post. Auras are a migraine feature. And since they...
Board: Dizziness / Vertigo 09-30-2011, 01:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,317
Posted By bindar
Re: sudden dizziness and pulse racing

You need to be evaluated by a physician, sometimes these symptoms can be associated with a life threatening condition.
Board: Dizziness / Vertigo 09-25-2011, 03:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,931
Posted By bindar
Re: First time user

Most MAV patients dont attribute their dizziness to migraine because the symptoms occur separate.
Some common migraine literature will say that MAV is episodic and not continuous. However, most...
Board: Dizziness / Vertigo 09-23-2011, 11:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,931
Posted By bindar
Re: First time user

The symptoms you describe are very common in a condition called migraine associated vertigo. Your history of migraine headache makes this very likely. Most people experience MAV symptoms...
Board: Dizziness / Vertigo 09-16-2011, 06:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,784
Posted By bindar
Re: Ear pressure, pain, fluid, dizzy spell

Head pressure can be caused my many different things. I suppose the doctors best method is to start with the most logical and simple conclusion, and attempt to treat it. If that doesnt work, then...
Board: Inner Ear Disorders 08-29-2011, 08:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,389
Posted By bindar
Re: Can dancing cause decompensation?

Im happy to hear that you are feeling better. :)

This is a classic case of decompensation. Please take note that this may happen a few more times. But as time goes on, these decompensation...
Board: Dizziness / Vertigo 08-29-2011, 08:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,128
Posted By bindar
Re: 4 Years no answers,or relief

It seems logical that many or all of your symptoms could be caused by migraine. Migraine is not just a headache disorder, it can also cause balance problems, and even strange neurological symptoms. ...
Board: Inner Ear Disorders 08-23-2011, 03:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,389
Posted By bindar
Re: Can dancing cause decompensation?

It sounds like a case of decompensation. This can happen anytime you overwork the vestibular system. Tiredness and alcohol probably made the effects worse. In decompensation, the brain will...
Board: Inner Ear Disorders 08-18-2011, 01:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,303
Posted By bindar
Re: Need a diagnosis

Sorry that I didnt catch this post sooner.

Your case sounds a lot like MAV. The mixture of vestibular symptoms with neurological symptoms resembles almost all of the people I have met with...
Board: Dizziness / Vertigo 08-12-2011, 04:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,608
Posted By bindar
Re: Off balanced almost daily

Ask for a referral to an ENT. It would be beneficial to be tested with the Dix-Hallpike maneuver, it is possible that you have BPPV.

Until getting proper treatment, ask a local pharmacist for...
Board: Dizziness / Vertigo 08-11-2011, 11:39 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 19,813
Posted By bindar
Re: I cant get rid of my BPPV

Hi! :) I saw an ENT and got a VNG, but I am waiting to hear the results. The ENT thinks I might have MAV, even though ive never had a migraine feature in my life. Its rare for someone to have MAV...
Board: Inner Ear Disorders 07-28-2011, 02:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,882
Posted By bindar
Re: Feeling Surreal

Do you every feel faint?

Have you considered an allergy?

Have you ever had headaches in your life?
Board: Dizziness / Vertigo 06-22-2011, 01:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,903
Posted By bindar
Re: dizziness: sudden & extreme

In your original post, you mentioned a few things that give a fair suspicion of migraine associated vertigo. Migranous vertigo often occurs independent of headaches, but if you have a personal or...
Board: Dizziness / Vertigo 06-04-2011, 05:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,934
Posted By bindar
Re: what does this mean???????????

I woke up in the middle of the night with a vertigo attack, and that left me with constant dizziness/unsteadiness for the following 13 months. It turns out that I have Vestibular Migraine. I...
Board: Dizziness / Vertigo 06-02-2011, 05:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,223
Posted By bindar
Re: Gabapentin for MAV?

An initial increase in dizziness is sometimes a good sign because it shows that your body is reacting to the medication. Some patients find that if they stick with the medication for a few more...
Board: Dizziness / Vertigo 06-01-2011, 06:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,934
Posted By bindar
Re: what does this mean???????????

With episodic vertigo, tinnitus and ear pressure, it could be Meneires Disease. Dietary modifications can reduce the frequency of Meneires attacks.
Board: Inner Ear Disorders 05-31-2011, 10:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,823
Posted By bindar
Re: Not-Meniere's deafness/pressure/tinnitus

Meneires does not guarantee the presence of hearing loss during non-symptomatic periods of time.

It sounds like they did the caloric test for the vestibular system, did the test show that he has...
Board: Dizziness / Vertigo 05-13-2011, 06:48 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 19,813
Posted By bindar
Re: I cant get rid of my BPPV

I sure hope you can get relief soon too! I would consider seeing your doctor again and discussing the residual effects from your BPPV. It is possible that there are still stray particles in one of...
Board: Inner Ear Disorders 05-06-2011, 11:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,344
Posted By bindar
Re: Vestibular Migraines

I hope you have good luck with this medication. Be patient because it can sometimes take a few weeks to months for results, and it can take several trials with different medications to find what...
Board: Inner Ear Disorders 05-05-2011, 10:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,344
Posted By bindar
Re: Vestibular Migraines

That sounds like a good diagnosis. I would start a migraine-diet and start taking the medication. You should start feeling improvement within a few weeks.
Board: Dizziness / Vertigo 04-25-2011, 08:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,155
Posted By bindar
Re: BPPV and Earache

I would go to your PCP and ask for a referral to either an ENT, Audiologist, or Physical Therapist who has experience with vestibular disorders.

If your neck problems are a hinderance for the...
Board: Dizziness / Vertigo 04-25-2011, 03:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,155
Posted By bindar
Re: BPPV and Earache

Have you attempted the Epley maneuver to relieve BPPV? It sounds like you have BPPV in the left ear, so a left-ear Epley would most likely resolve this episode of BPPV.

The earache is not...
Board: Inner Ear Disorders 04-12-2011, 06:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 986
Posted By bindar
Re: Dentist apptm coming up. HELP!

Consider some ear phones for music. This should help drown out some noises from drilling or polishing with the handpiece.

Tell your dentist that you are concerned about this, and maybe they can...
Board: Dizziness / Vertigo 04-10-2011, 08:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,634
Posted By bindar
Re: Is there a difference between Labyrinthitis and BPV?

Quoted from Dr. Timmothy Hain:

Labyrinthitis: "The vestibular nerve carries information from the inner ear about head movement. When one of the two vestibular nerves is infected, there is an...
Board: Dizziness / Vertigo 04-01-2011, 02:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,978
Posted By bindar
Re: Dizzyness comes in waves

Since the tinnitus started after the dizziness, this is an important diagnostic cue for the cause of the dizziness. Given this bit of information, I would focus on seeing an ENT or...
Board: Dizziness / Vertigo 03-31-2011, 09:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,361
Posted By bindar
Re: Need Help...Frightened in NJ....Is this Vertigo???

It is a great idea to see an otologist/neurotologist since they super-specialize in the functions of the ear. They can do an ENG test to measure the function of the vestibular system. This is a...
Board: Dizziness / Vertigo 03-31-2011, 01:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,361
Posted By bindar
Re: Need Help...Frightened in NJ....Is this Vertigo???

Meclizine (And all antiverts) is a vestibular suppressant and should only be used if you are really dizzy and nauseated. However, if the problem is in no way associated with the vestibular system,...
Board: Dizziness / Vertigo 03-31-2011, 01:02 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 31,233
Posted By bindar
Re: visual vertigo

Why did your doctor put you on Meclizine anyway? Antivert only masks the symptoms and ignores the problem! If you can stand the dizziness without Antivert (which you said you feel better without...
Board: Dizziness / Vertigo 03-29-2011, 05:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,597
Posted By bindar
Re: Dizzyzoned & scared

Sinusitis is a logical conclusion, especially given the presence of sinus sensitivity and pressure.

Diziness is very common, most people are bound to experience it at some point in their lives. ...
Board: Dizziness / Vertigo 03-27-2011, 11:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,991
Posted By bindar
Re: Labyrinthitis or Cervical vertigo?

Labyrinthitis typically starts with an immediate attack of violent vertigo. With labyrinthitis, ear pressure, tinnitus, and partial temporary hearing loss are also symptoms. However with Vestibular...
Board: Dizziness / Vertigo 03-26-2011, 11:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,985
Posted By bindar
Re: Dizziness/Vertigo feelings

Mandymia, thank you for sharing your personal experience with canal occusion surgury. I am also a candidate for the surgury, so it is nice to talk to someone who knows about it!

I noticed that...
Board: Inner Ear Disorders 03-23-2011, 06:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,674
Posted By bindar
Re: Help with Labyrinthitis /BPPV Please...

This problem could have started with a case of labyrinthitis, and then progressed to a case of BPPV. This occurrence is fairly common. I would see an ENT or Audiologist who has the proper testing...
Board: Inner Ear Disorders 03-10-2011, 09:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,716
Posted By bindar
Re: Compensation with the Epley

As of right now, you have two reasonable options:

1) Perform a right-ear Epley. I explained to my ENT that I performed the Epley on myself before visiting him and he said that this is what he...
Board: Inner Ear Disorders 03-08-2011, 10:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,716
Posted By bindar
Re: Compensation with the Epley

Compensation can only take place once the crystals are completely removed from the canal(s).

The Brandt Daroff exercises have helped some people, but they are no substitute for the Epley...
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