Vertigo/ labyrinthitis

[rupp0003]

Anyone here had viral labyrinthitis before? It's an inner ear condition that makes you dizzy all the time. Ive had it for two weeks and finally got back to the gym today but still could only give about 75 percent. I'm wondering if anyone has experienced this and how long it took to resolve?

[rupp0003]

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[itsagoodday]

I had chronic vertigo for four years, but for me it was a symptom of my (at the time) undiagnosed celiac disease. I have no experience with labyrinthitis, but... my condolences. Hope it clears up for you soon, vertigo is horrible.

[polishedball]

No real help, I had a bout of it for about 6 weeks, but the cause was never determined. That was the oddest thing not being able to get up without puking at its worst. Hope it clears up for you quickly.

[dsm246]

I've had this about 4 times. No idea why I get it periodically or what triggers it. For me, the worst of it passes after 1-2 weeks at which point I'm able to move around and complete daily living activities without worry that I'll fall over and/or puke. It can take me up to 4 weeks though to really feel 100% though. My mom had a bout that lasted 6 weeks so I think it can vary. Regardless, I'm sorry you are going through this - it is awful.

I recently read something about there being some physical therapy maneuvers that can help resolve some types of vertigo. So, depending on the variety you have, it may be worth looking into these.

[rupp0003]

Im hoping it goes away before 6 weeks, or 4 year god forbid. I tried to do a leg workout today but had to stop. Not only the dizziness but I was out of breath after one set.

[rupp0003]

I think the physical therapy is for lose calcium granules in the inner ear canal which is a different condition that also causes vertigo.

[itsagoodday]

I think the physical therapy is for lose calcium granules in the inner ear canal which is a different condition that also causes vertigo.

You're correct, the positioning maneuvers wouldn't help with a viral cause. IIRC the most common cause of vertigo actually is a virus settling in the inner ear, happens to roughly 1 in 3 people in their lifetime. I just recalled that a friend's husband had this, I know it was a few weeks before he was up and about fairly normally, and then longer than that for full recovery. I don't recall the exact time frame, but it was measurable in weeks, not months.

[jb_alphamale]

I'm 49 and I have it every year once or twice for the last 7-8 year. I learned to do Epley maneuvers immediately after I feel that it might start and it helps a lot.

You're correct, the positioning maneuvers wouldn't help with a viral cause. IIRC the most common cause of vertigo actually is a virus settling in the inner ear, happens to roughly 1 in 3 people in their lifetime. I just recalled that a friend's husband had this, I know it was a few weeks before he was up and about fairly normally, and then longer than that for full recovery. I don't recall the exact time frame, but it was measurable in weeks, not months.

[rupp0003]

I'm 49 and I have it every year once or twice for the last 7-8 year. I learned to do Epley maneuvers immediately after I feel that it might start and it helps a lot.

I haven't heard of the Epley maneuvers but I'll google it. Thanks.

[AttyGuy]

This happens more to women than men and it usually hits people in their 40's or older. It may also recur. Doctors don't really know what causes it, so a "virus" is often the named culprit. I was unable to get out of bed for three days and when I did, I crawled for a few more days. Steroids may help with decreasing inflammation in the inner ear, but that's a short-term fix. It took months for my balance to completely return. I stopped drinking coffee, having heard that caffeine may exacerbate the situation. I seem to recall that tonic water may also have a negative impact.

Good luck. A small percentage of people have had to have surgical intervention. Not good.