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Is this really labyrinthitis and if so, when will it go away??

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essbee · 27/09/2006 15:00

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Piffle · 27/09/2006 15:03

Hiya hon - sorry to hear this
I take it blood pressure and iron levels are ok?
Middle ear inbalance?
Just thinking of anything else it might be on account of knowing shag all about labrynthitis

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essbee · 27/09/2006 15:08

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Piffle · 27/09/2006 15:14

I'm fine
did you know I'm up the duff - properly for real this time
How's ds getting on?

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essbee · 27/09/2006 16:30

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mosschops30 · 27/09/2006 16:37

i have labrynthitis as a recurring problem, i take stemetil for it which is marvellous and very fast acting.
my gp said that unfortunately when youve had it once it does tend to come back time and time again, but at least i recognise it now and take the meds straight away and I'm good after a few days

yeahinaminute · 27/09/2006 17:06

I'm a martyr to the old labrynthitis too - really does sound as if you have it essbee

Anyway I'm off to the hospital tomorrow to see the ENT consultant about that and my sinusitis !! Hurrah

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essbee · 27/09/2006 18:20

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essbee · 27/09/2006 23:11

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EnormousChangesAtTheLastMinute · 27/09/2006 23:17

i'm afraid i don't have a remedy but i had labrynthitis once a few years ago and haven't had it since (touch wood) so doesn't always plague you. gp wouldn't give me anything and it took a couple of weeks to go away. hope your clears up quickly - and for good!

Frizbe · 27/09/2006 23:18

ooo friend ended up hospitalised with this type of thing two years ago now, was really bad for a few weeks, until the drugs cleared it up, mind you she's not had a re-occurance {{Hugs}} to you.

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essbee · 28/09/2006 10:42

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essbee · 28/09/2006 23:18

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Kazziegirl · 28/09/2006 23:27

I've had labrynthitis twice essbee about 15 years ago - like mosschops treated with stemetil. I've not had it since though (touch wood). Hope it eases for you soon - it's a horrible feeling.

fubsy · 28/09/2006 23:35

It's horrible isn't it! I had it once about 20 years ago when I woke up with it and thought I had a brain tumour. Given Stemetil that time. 2nd time a few weeks after DD was born, given something else that was ok to take while BF (began with "a" I think). Havent had it since (unless your my boss reading this, in which case i had it about three years ago!)

JennyLee · 29/09/2006 00:01

I get it too and it sucks

jalopy · 29/09/2006 08:15

Essbee, it's very distressing, poor you. I had it about 4 years ago. Came out of the blue. Couldn't walk straight, very dizzy and very nauseated too. GP diagnosed labyrinthitis and prescribed stemetil. It was debilitating while it lasted. Severe symptoms subsided over a couple of weeks but took several more weeks before I could get through the day without a dizzy moment.
I was told that, after a few days, lying down with your eyes closed delays the brains ability to reset itself. Apparently it's better to be up and about so that the brain can cope with the disturbance and adjust itself accordingly. It does take time though.
Take it easy though. It's so unpleasant. If you look through archived messages on this condition, there is lots of useful info and support.

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essbee · 29/09/2006 12:15

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SpaceCadet · 29/09/2006 12:53

hi essbee-as you know i was struck down with labs 2 years ago and failed to comp[ensate from it, have also had re-occurances.
the chaNCES are youve had labs.
the virus attacks your labyrinth in your inner ear causing damage to it, this thencauses your brain to receive condused messages from your inner ear, hence the dizziness, labs can take up to 8 weeks to go completely, in that time , its important that you do as much as you feel comfortable with, in order to help adaption, this is where your brain, compensates for the inner ear damage, most people make a full recovery, i didnt because i was given vestibular suppresents by my gp and ordered to rest.
the more you move around, the more dizzy and drunk you will feel, dont be alarmed, its a good sign as it means the brain is learning tro deal with the dizziness, you may find going into shops and supermarkets extremely unpleasant as your balance system is not working properly.
do not drive until you feel much better.

try this site for support and info
and also this is an excellent site

chocolateshoes · 29/09/2006 13:09

I get it too & its horrid. It can take between a week - 8 weeks to clear, sometimes even longer to get rid of it completely. But then it can recur. Luckily I've never had it as bad again as the 1st time which was horrendous. Its amazing how many people get it. Hope it clears up soon & take care driving

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essbee · 29/09/2006 16:35

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SpaceCadet · 29/09/2006 22:02

labs can make you feel really tired, as the brain is struggling to cope with the damaged balance, dont be afraid to rest when you feel really bad, but try not to take to your bed indefinitely iyswim.

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essbee · 29/09/2006 23:05

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essbee · 04/10/2006 17:52

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essbee · 04/10/2006 22:00

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SPACEdoutZombieCADET · 04/10/2006 22:04

essbee have you looked at the labs website yet?
it lists all the symptoms that you can expect with labslabyrinthitis.org

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