How do I deal with a Menieres attack?

[mtnbreeze]

When I have an attack (severe vertigo and vomiting) for a few hours, I panic. I can't handle the room spinning, etc. Any suggestions?

[missy7777]

Oooo - that is harsh! I would immediately take compozine for the vomiting and then either meclazine or ativan for the dizziness. I am so sorry this is happening to you.

Then of course get to the bottom of these attacks!

[charlotte67]

MTN...I have heard that there are special vestibular exercises for menieres patients. They are suppose to make the attacks shorter and less severe.

I would check the veda website for a vestibular specialist near you...and start on their program.

Iam sorry you are not feeling well.

[mtnbreeze]

Thank you for the information and caring. I guess it doesn't matter what your age is - you don't like not feeling well! Have a wonderfule weekend!

[BeatleManiac]

Oh poor thing well here is some advice. Stay away from salt, caffeine, and chinese food. Those make it way more likely to become dizzy, especially if you have Meniere's Disease. I would recommend antivert for the attacks. Just take it as needed. A vitamin supplement like Gingko Biloba would help the blood circulation to the brain so I would recomment that too. Seabands help fight the nausea and some dizziness too, I use them, they work pretty well. Anyways I am sorry you are going through this. I have heard a quite a few people who overcome Meniere's Disease. Good luck, hope this helps, keep seeing the ENT, and take care