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Vertigo Reoccurring After A Year. Taken Meclizine. Advise?
I had a bad case of Vertigo a year ago. I was prescribed 12.5mg Meclizine. It worked along with physical therapy, but now it seems to be coming back. It is not as bad, however, it seems to be constant causing me to worry about falling.
It is the worst if I lay down on my back. What advise do you have about this situation?
It is the worst if I lay down on my back. What advise do you have about this situation?
Wed, 21 Aug 2013
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
Apart from taking medicines, there are a few things that you should follow to prevent vertigo. They are as follows -
* Change your position slowly, especially when going from a lying or sitting position to a standing position. When you get out of bed, sit on the side of the bed for a few seconds to gain your orientation and allow your circulatory system to adjust.
* When walking, focus on distant objects. Do not look down at your feet. Avoid walking in dark areas or on unstable ground.
* Use a cane, walking stick, or walker for support and to give additional pressure and touch (tactile) orientation.
* Avoid activities that move the head up and down repetitively.
* Try to avoid keeping the head tilted back for long periods of time, for example painting or dusting above your head.
* Be cautious when using medications that may cause balance problems as a side effect.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
Apart from taking medicines, there are a few things that you should follow to prevent vertigo. They are as follows -
* Change your position slowly, especially when going from a lying or sitting position to a standing position. When you get out of bed, sit on the side of the bed for a few seconds to gain your orientation and allow your circulatory system to adjust.
* When walking, focus on distant objects. Do not look down at your feet. Avoid walking in dark areas or on unstable ground.
* Use a cane, walking stick, or walker for support and to give additional pressure and touch (tactile) orientation.
* Avoid activities that move the head up and down repetitively.
* Try to avoid keeping the head tilted back for long periods of time, for example painting or dusting above your head.
* Be cautious when using medications that may cause balance problems as a side effect.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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