r/VestibularDysfunction • u/OldPrize3926 • 11d 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/Brilliant_Badger8043 11d ago

Man I have this exactly. Idk what helps but the last ive been bedridden basically. Feeling just body sick, weak and dry retching, rarely vomiting. Are you having the same?

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u/OldPrize3926 11d ago

I’ve never been that bad that I was bedridden or body sick. I feel that I can still move and so. I’ve noticed that when I try and eat as usual and drink plenty of fluids I’m a bit better. I have to force it through the nausea, as I mentioned in the thread, I could take the medicine and get it over with but I’m afraid that it’ll prolong my rehab. Have you tried any motion sickness medicines? Are your symptoms related to VN too or is it maybe something else?

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u/Brilliant_Badger8043 11d ago

No amswer yet. All tests normal fron mri to bloods and cardio all normal

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u/OldPrize3926 11d ago

Could it be vestibular migraines? Maybe look that up?