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Suggestions For Dealing With/getting Past Vestibular Migraine. Treatments Anyone Has Used With Success And What To Avoid, If Anything?

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St. Petersburg, FL

Been dealing with vestibular migraine for a few weeks now. Off balance, not dizzy, pretty much constantly even with meds. With pain and without. Any and all suggestions, advice, comments welcome! Thanks in advance!

July 15, 2023
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A MyMigraineTeam Member

The only thing that helped was working with a chiropractor who studied under Dr Ted Karrick. Dr. Karrick is a Chiropractic Neurologist. The Karrick institute in Cape Canaveral Fl. (Phone number can only be seen by the question and answer creators). I am sure they could put you in touch with a provider who can help you. You can learn about Dr. Ted Karrick with a google search. I wish we had someone here in Oklahoma who uses his method. The closest one to me is in Arlington TX.

October 15
A MyMigraineTeam Member

Here are some suggestions for dealing with vestibular migraines, based on the provided context:

Treatments
1. Pain-Relieving Medications:
- Triptans: Medications like Imitrex (sumatriptan) and Maxalt (rizatriptan) are often used to block pain pathways in the brain.
- Reyvow (lasmiditan): Approved for treating Show Full Answer

Here are some suggestions for dealing with vestibular migraines, based on the provided context:

Treatments:
1. Pain-Relieving Medications:
- Triptans: Medications like Imitrex (sumatriptan) and Maxalt (rizatriptan) are often used to block pain pathways in the brain.
- Reyvow (lasmiditan): Approved for treating migraines with or without aura.

2. Preventive Medications:
- Beta Blockers: These can help reduce the frequency of migraine attacks.
- Antidepressants: Medications like Elavil (amitriptyline) and Pamelor (nortriptyline) are sometimes used.
- Anticonvulsants: Drugs like Topamax (topiramate) can also be effective in preventing migraines.

Lifestyle Modifications:
- Cold Therapy: Medical professionals have long known that cold therapy can help alleviate migraine attacks.

What to Avoid:
- Triggers: Identifying and avoiding personal migraine triggers can be crucial. Common triggers include certain foods, stress, and lack of sleep.

Community Support:
- MyMigraineTeam: Joining a community like MyMigraineTeam can provide support and shared experiences from others dealing with similar conditions.

Additional Tips:
- Consult a Healthcare Provider: Always consult with a healthcare provider to tailor treatments to your specific needs and conditions.

By following these suggestions, you may find relief and better management of vestibular migraines.

July 9
A MyMigraineTeam Member

Check out my page, I added some ocular exercises that I got during PT and OT that help me a lot. It doesn't seem like it at first, but it helps realign yourself if done regularly. I've also posted before about it, but I have this migraine icepack headwrap and I absolutely love it! You don't have to cool or warm it if that's not something you want to do, but it gives the perfect amount of pressure when wearing it to help alleviate some symptoms. I hope this helps!

July 23, 2023

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