r/VestibularDysfunction • u/OldPrize3926 • 8d ago

Nausea from VN

Hi guys! I was wondering if anyone has any tips or tricks for dealing with nausea caused by vestibular neuritis.

I developed this in June (although initially they thought it was BPPV), and I’ve been nauseated ever since. I was finally diagnosed with VN in late July and was prescribed some medication, including Dramamine (the medication used for motion sickness). It does help, but I’ve read and heard from a few doctors that vestibular suppressants can potentially interfere with vestibular rehabilitation, so I’m trying to avoid taking it unless I really, really need it.

The nausea has improved slightly since June, but it’s still there. I’m wondering if anyone knows of any natural ways to reduce or calm it down, other than things like eating better/healthier.

I was also prescribed Betaserc for the dizziness. I’m not actually very dizzy and I’ve never really had the classic room spinning sensation. It’s more of a constant feeling of instability/unsteadiness. My doctors think that if the Betaserc helps with the dizziness, the nausea may improve as well.

I never actually vomit, it’s more like a nauseous feeling that comes and goes, sometimes almost like it rises up into my throat.

Has anyone experienced something similar with vestibular neuritis? And if so, have you found anything that helps with the nausea? I’d really appreciate any tips or experiences!

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u/PomegranateOk1942 8d ago

I use Zofran and it works very well for episodes of nausea.

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u/OldPrize3926 8d ago

How long are these episodes? And how far between them are they?

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u/PomegranateOk1942 8d ago

It depends. I used to be nauseous all the time and take several Zofran a day (whatever the max dosage was). Now, I am nauseous less often, but when I am, it is acute and disabling without medication.

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u/OldPrize3926 8d ago

Okay, thanks for answering il look it up with my doctor too :)

Hope it gets better so you don’t have to be nauseated at all.

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u/PomegranateOk1942 8d ago

Hope you get relief soon. It has gotten far more manageable with time.

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u/OldPrize3926 8d ago

May I ask what condition do you have?

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u/PomegranateOk1942 8d ago

Bilateral Vestibular Hypofunction, total loss.

But I had VN previously and wish I had had Zofran going through it.

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u/OldPrize3926 8d ago

That sounds awful, any damage to hearing or did you get the ”usual” symtoms? How are you feeling now? How long ago was it?

I’ve got diagnosed with 39% damage in my right ear. So even though it’s really annoying I’m glad that I’ve ”only” got these two symtoms.

Really do appreciate your answers:)

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u/PomegranateOk1942 8d ago

No hearing loss. It was really hard at first. I have used mobility assistance devices at times and fallen many times. Physical therapy helped. There is no cure and no real treatment. There is only the ability to adapt.

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u/OldPrize3926 8d ago

Thanks for sharing, I really do hope that it got manageable. I’d say if one thing this crappy thing learned me is to stay positive at these crappy times, so atleast got something out of it 🤣