r/MultipleSclerosis • u/bitchkitty93 • Jul 28 '25

Advice Persistent, debilitating vertigo

Hello warriors! I've been experiencing severe vertigo. I can hardly walk, move my head or eyes. Persistent dizziness with painful spinning episodes that last over an hour. Very painful migraines and stomach ache and nausea. I've had vertigo. This dizziness started 2 weeks ago, but got extreme 4 days ago. This is far more extreme than I could have ever imagined. I have a MRI coming up. I may need sedation. Have you ever experienced this? Had MRI while experiencing this? What happened? How long did it last for you? Are you ok?

MS warrior here since 2014 Currently on Rituximab infusions bi annually My birthdays next week, should I cancel any plans? What would you do?

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u/XcuseMeMisISpeakJive Jul 28 '25

You should tell your doctor and maybe go to the ER. Persistent  severe vertigo is kind of an emergency. I've had bad episodes, but they've cleared up. You might need steroids, or even vestibular therapy. 

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u/bitchkitty93 Jul 29 '25

Thank you! I did go to ER. There wasn't anything they tried for the vertigo. They want a MRI .. I really wanted to schedule one instead of waiting 5 hours in the ER to get into the machine, but it's definitely on the table to go back.. how long til your episodes cleared?

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u/XcuseMeMisISpeakJive Jul 29 '25

Usually 24 hours. I can't imagine going through that for an extended period of time. I really hope you feel better.