Question 1

after a few bites of food i get a vertigo feeling. it lasts a few minutes. ?

Accepted Answer

Vertigo: Treatment depends on remedying the underlying cause. Some remedies include use of antihistamines such as vistaril or benadryl, (diphenhydramine) or anticholinergic agents such as Cogentin &amp; atrovent &amp; spiriva &amp; dramamine. Consult your doctor.

Question 2

does smoking trigger vertigo?

Accepted Answer

Usually no: However if you have proven it to your self that every time you smoke, you develop vertigo and without smoking you do not get vertigo then in your case it is a trigger of vertigo.

Question 3

i've had vertigo for a week. comes and goes without any pattern or trigger. but was consistent all day today. feels like spinning or rocking on a boat?

Accepted Answer

Vertigo: Sensation of spinning while stationary, associated with nausea or vomiting, unsteadiness, difficulty walking, blurred vision.
Refer to my answer on VERTIGO for list of possible causes.

Question 4

how long will vertigo last after food poisoning?

Accepted Answer

See details: True vertigo (not talking about dizziness) is not a complication of food poisoning.

Question 5

i was prescribed "ultima with ginseng" food supplement for my vertigo. can it help lessen my vertigo symptoms? is it okay with my high blood meds?

Accepted Answer

Vertigo: Physicians have little knowledge and experience with supplements as they are not investigated by government agencies to assess safety and efficacy. They may contain potentially harmful substances. If you're experiencing vertigo produced by motions of your body and head, it's most likely an inner ear disorder treatable with meclizine or with certain manipulations performed by an Otolaryngologist.

Question 6

experiencing chronic vertigo and severe tinnitus leaving me bedridden (4 days). healthy 39yo female. what is this? foods to avoid? can i take nsaids?

Accepted Answer

Possible Meniere's: Recurrent episodes of vertigo (a spinning sensation) accompanied by severe tinnitus for 4 days is certainly concerning for Meniere's, but there are other diagnoses that should be considered. It is important that you be seen by an otolaryngologist who can make the appropriate diagnosis. For my Meniere's patients, I ask them to  avoid excessive salt, sugar and caffeine. NSAIDs are OK.

Question 7

will the pressure on ears flying in an airplane trigger vertigo?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It most certainly can. It can take months to go away. This is a big reason NOT to fly or go SCUBA diving when you have a cold or allergy attack. See your family doc or ENT for  treatment.

The very best of wishes for good health!

Question 8

i experience sporadic vertigo. dizziness, nausea, almost feels like i'm on a boat. no specific trigger, lasts 5-10 min. at what pt do i see a doc?

Accepted Answer

SHOULD: If this is new for you see a doctor get some testing, physical exam.

Question 9

allergy, intolerance, or viral? i get vertigo when i eat nuts, chocolate and caffeine, and basic dizziness from other foods. started after shingles.

Accepted Answer

Labyrinthitis: Depending on which nerve root was affected by your shingles outbreak, you may have "irritated" nerves that innervate the labyrinth, or balance centers of the ears.  If shingles was not a case of the head and neck area, then i recommend a simple blood test such as imunocap, which tests for food allergies, thus helping you identify allergies directly and minimize your exposure to them.

Question 10

long drive triggered vertigo for past10days.dramamine helping. last night started shaking / tremors/ (no cold) ..went to emergency. test were fine. bp was high170/90. was fine today. shaking is back tonight. traveling to asia in 3 days. is it anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Anxiety can certainly cause shaking feeling, but this is a conclusion you can make only after making sure there isn't something else causing you not to feel well. There are many causes of vertigo, and most are benign, but some are serious Best recommendation is to establish a good relationship with a personal doctor who can evaluate you and refer you if needed for additional care by special

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After a few bites of food i get a vertigo feeling. it lasts a few minutes. ?

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Does smoking trigger vertigo?

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I've had vertigo for a week. comes and goes without any pattern or trigger. but was consistent all day today. feels like spinning or rocking on a boat?

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How long will vertigo last after food poisoning?

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I was prescribed "ultima with ginseng" food supplement for my vertigo. can it help lessen my vertigo symptoms? is it okay with my high blood meds?

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Experiencing chronic vertigo and severe tinnitus leaving me bedridden (4 days). healthy 39yo female. what is this? foods to avoid? can i take nsaids?

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Will the pressure on ears flying in an airplane trigger vertigo?

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I experience sporadic vertigo. dizziness, nausea, almost feels like i'm on a boat. no specific trigger, lasts 5-10 min. at what pt do i see a doc?

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Allergy, intolerance, or viral? i get vertigo when i eat nuts, chocolate and caffeine, and basic dizziness from other foods. started after shingles.

A member asked:

Long drive triggered vertigo for past10days.dramamine helping. last night started shaking / tremors/ (no cold) ..went to emergency. test were fine. bp was high170/90. was fine today. shaking is back tonight. traveling to asia in 3 days. is it anxiety?

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