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Ramsay Hunt Syndrome/Vertigo
by: Trish on Mon, Mar 23 2009
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I can certainly empathize with each and every one of you. I’ve been dealing with my vertigo for 20 months and counting. Mine started with an ear ache, followed by a trip to the urgent care doctor. I was given an antibiotic and expected to recover quickly. Instead, the pain increased hourly. 2 days later, I called my internist office. They said to hold off another day before seeing the doctor in hopes that the antibiotics would start working. On the 3rd day, I called again and they scheduled me to see the physician-assistant who diagnosed me with a “middle” ear infection and prescribed antibiotic eardrops. Again, the pain increased hourly. 3 more days, and I noticed visual changes on the outer ear (chickenpox type sores). The internist referred me to an ENT who immediately diagnosed me with SHINGLES in cranial nerve #7 (aka “Ramsay Hunt Syndrome”). The doc immediately prescribed anti-viral drugs and steroids.

That night, my world began to SPIN out of control. I wasn’t able to even walk to the bathroom, or hold my head up. The left side of my face was then paralized and no hearing. Since, I have gotten 50% of the hearing back and almost a full recovery of the facial movement. I’ve had extensive “vestibular” rehab with much improvement in my balance. The down-side is that my world continues to “SPIN” and I always feel “DRUNK”. The pain level is controlled with meds. Each day I pray that I’ll wake up to the world that once existed before “vertigo”. Keep the faith because God does answer prayer..I do believe He’ll answer mine!
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March 2009

  • Ramsay Hunt Syndrome/Vertigo - by Trish - (Mon, Mar 23 2009)
    I can certainly empathize with each and every one of you. I’ve been dealing with my vertigo for 20 months and counting. [more..]
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    I have drug induced vertigo. I have had it for 3 yrs now and xanex seems to be the only drug that controls the spins or at least enough so that i can function. [more..]
  • vertigo - by larry - (Tue, Mar 17 2009)
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  • My father had vertigo attack second time now - by Venkata - (Tue, Mar 17 2009)
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  • I am tired of feeling like this - by Emma - (Tue, Mar 17 2009)
    I am 18 years old, and I found out I had vertigo last year. [more..]
  • my vertgo story - by christina - (Tue, Mar 17 2009)
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  • Beginning vertigo…. - by Jeanette - (Mon, Mar 16 2009)
    I am actually going to school to become a Hearing Instrument Specialist. I am in my second year out of a 3 year program. I’m confused why I have this problem as well. [more..]
  • My Vertigo Story still continues…… - by Shawn - (Fri, Mar 13 2009)
    I am 30 and have been extremely healthy for my entire life. On Dec 15th 2008 I was at work when I had this overwhelming feeling of motion. It felt like I was on a boat going over large waves. [more..]
  • Vertigo for nearly a month - by Kathy - (Tue, Mar 10 2009)
    I had a case of labyrinthitis a few years ago and the vertigo was dreadful. [more..]
  • How long will this feeling continue?? - by Mike - (Tue, Mar 10 2009)
    I’ve read many of the experiences and stories that others have posted to this site, and I share many of the same symptoms. I believe that I have a pretty severe case of it. I was diagnosed with vertigo on Jan.23 of this year and now over six weeks later I still feel the same way, miserable. [more..]
  • Vertigo caused from PMS? - by Jen - (Mon, Mar 09 2009)
    I cannot believe all the stories here about vertigo. [more..]
  • wisdom teeth link to vertigo? - by Abbey - (Mon, Mar 09 2009)
    I has may first episode of vertigo April of 2008 after having an inner ear infection. [more..]
  • DO THE EXERCISES! - by Cindy - (Fri, Mar 06 2009)
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