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Avalux

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16. I've had it - horrible. Doc said a viral infection caused it.

Reply to redwitch (Original post)

Fri Aug 9, 2013, 03:20 PM

Aug 2013

I took dramamine and it resolved on it's own after about a week, but couldn't drive or do much of anything in the mean time.

Hope you feel better soon!

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Vertigo. I haz it. [View all] redwitch Aug 2013 OP

I am sorry to hear that, my dear redwitch... CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2013 #1

Sinus infection? tandot Aug 2013 #2

Do you have any Dramamine? nytemare Aug 2013 #3

I hope it passes quickly. In_The_Wind Aug 2013 #4

Me, too. yewberry Aug 2013 #5

Ask your doc about the "epply maneuver" woodsprite Aug 2013 #6

"Excessive consumption of ethanol (alcoholic beverages) can also cause symptoms of vertigo" ConcernedCanuk Aug 2013 #7

I've had it occasionally for a short time. My friend was successfully treated by a doctor marzipanni Aug 2013 #8

Good morning everyone and thanks for replies. redwitch Aug 2013 #9

my daughter had vertigo Danmel Aug 2013 #10

would happily take them. redwitch Aug 2013 #11

no, it was out of the blue Danmel Aug 2013 #12

The Epley exercise works great for me. mithnanthy Aug 2013 #13

I just picked up some Bonine and am hoping for the best. redwitch Aug 2013 #14

My mother in law suffers this on a regular basis... Phentex Aug 2013 #15

I've had it - horrible. Doc said a viral infection caused it. Avalux Aug 2013 #16

I had no idea it was so common. redwitch Aug 2013 #17

My sympathies. Had it fairly regularly for about 10 years. Fla Dem Aug 2013 #18

SIL just had a similar treatment at physical therapy redwitch Aug 2013 #19

Ginger tea has helped me somewhat LiberalEsto Aug 2013 #20

I will try it. redwitch Aug 2013 #21