Guest guest Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 I have a friend who is suffering from Vertigo. Does anyone know what may help her? She thinks that allergies may cause it but her doctor tells her that alleries won't cause vertigo. She's feeling totally drained ... any suggestions would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 I posted this email yesterday but haven't seen it returned through ... I guess is holding onto my email again (sigh) ... I'm reading the mail at the website until decides to start sending my mail again. Have a great day everyone Glenda - Glenda herbal remedies Monday, April 25, 2005 12:36 PM Help for Vertigo I have a friend who is suffering from Vertigo. Does anyone know what may help her? She thinks that allergies may cause it but her doctor tells her that alleries won't cause vertigo. She's feeling totally drained ... any suggestions would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 herbal remedies , " Glenda " <glendamckee@g...> wrote: > I have a friend who is suffering from Vertigo. > Does anyone know what may help her? > > She thinks that allergies may cause it but her doctor tells her that alleries won't cause vertigo. She's feeling totally drained ... any suggestions would be appreciated. *********** Some things she may want to consider (if she hasn't already)... My first thought, since you said she has allergies and has seen a " doctor " is..... If her doctor has prescribed her any drugs, there are many, many chemical pharmaceuticals can cause ototoxicity as a " side-effect " . Signs of ototoxicity can be: slight to total hearing loss in one or both ears, tinnitus, vertigo/dizziness, imbalance with difficulty walking, unsteadiness, lightheadedness, fatigue etc. If it is drug- induced ototoxicity, it can sometimes be reversed with discontinuation of the drug (but sometimes not) I've read there are over 700 different drugs now that can cause ototoxicity. This includes many OTC drugs as well, even aspirin. If she takes any drugs at all, she may want to contact the drug mfr, and ask for their Product Information Sheets. (they will mail them to her free) These sheets contain much more info that is indicated on the box or given from the pharmacist with the meds. She can then check these sheets to see if it could be a " known " side-effect of the drug(s)... Her doctor might not admit to the possibility, so its best to actually request & check the sheets herself. Environmental chemicals are also potentially ototoxic. Has she been around any chemical fumes lately? IE: paint fumes, cleaning fumes, perfumes/air fresheners, pesticides, Or has she brought any new " fume " releasing products into her home? IE: new carpeting, new furniture/mattress, remodeling projects, etc. Many chemical food " additives " can also cause various symptoms mentioned above, so if she doesn't eat organically, she may want to start? I believe the " artificial sweeteners " are the most common to cause these type symptoms, but other " artificials " may as well. Jan (in Michigan) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 Thankyou so much Jan. I am going to copy/paste your message in an email to her. Apparantly she has had this problem for quite some time - she is fine for awhile and then she has a couple weeks of vertigo and then she's back to feeling fine again. Very puzzling. She has been seeing a doctor for a few years but they have never found the cause although he has said that allergies can't cause Vertigo ... I'm not a doctor so I can't effectively argue his statement but I always thought that allergies could cause vertigo ... Glenda - zoomom9 herbal remedies Wednesday, April 27, 2005 9:37 AM Herbal Remedies - Re: Help for Vertigo herbal remedies , "Glenda" <glendamckee@g...> wrote:> I have a friend who is suffering from Vertigo.> Does anyone know what may help her?> > She thinks that allergies may cause it but her doctor tells her that alleries won't cause vertigo. She's feeling totally drained ... any suggestions would be appreciated.***********Some things she may want to consider (if she hasn't already)...My first thought, since you said she has allergies and has seen a "doctor" is.....If her doctor has prescribed her any drugs, there are many, many chemical pharmaceuticals can cause ototoxicity as a "side-effect". Signs of ototoxicity can be: slight to total hearing loss in one or both ears, tinnitus, vertigo/dizziness, imbalance with difficulty walking, unsteadiness, lightheadedness, fatigue etc. If it is drug-induced ototoxicity, it can sometimes be reversed with discontinuation of the drug (but sometimes not) I've read there are over 700 different drugs now that can cause ototoxicity. This includes many OTC drugs as well, even aspirin. If she takes any drugs at all, she may want to contact the drug mfr, and ask for their Product Information Sheets. (they will mail them to her free) These sheets contain much more info that is indicated on the box or given from the pharmacist with the meds. She can then check these sheets to see if it could be a "known" side-effect of the drug(s)... Her doctor might not admit to the possibility, so its best to actually request & check the sheets herself.Environmental chemicals are also potentially ototoxic. Has she been around any chemical fumes lately? IE: paint fumes, cleaning fumes, perfumes/air fresheners, pesticides, Or has she brought any new "fume" releasing products into her home? IE: new carpeting, new furniture/mattress, remodeling projects, etc.Many chemical food "additives" can also cause various symptoms mentioned above, so if she doesn't eat organically, she may want to start? I believe the "artificial sweeteners" are the most common to cause these type symptoms, but other "artificials" may as well.Jan (in Michigan) Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2005 Report Share Posted April 28, 2005 I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis after an MRI the doctor scheduled, when my main symptom was vertigo. I have placques in my brain in that area. Janelle --- Glenda <mckee_susang wrote: > Thankyou so much Jan. I am going to copy/paste your > message in an email to her. Apparantly she has had > this problem for quite some time - she is fine for > awhile and then she has a couple weeks of vertigo > and then she's back to feeling fine again. Very > puzzling. > She has been seeing a doctor for a few years but > they have never found the cause although he has said > that allergies can't cause Vertigo ... I'm not a > doctor so I can't effectively argue his statement > but I always thought that allergies could cause > vertigo ... > > Glenda > > > > - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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