- Find
- Manage
- Resources
Alternative Treatments For Vertigo
Prevention
Vertigo can happen to anyone, and there is no way to prevent the first episode. Because vertigo can be associated with an intense sense of imbalance and falls, it is important to avoid situations in which a fall could cause significant harm, like climbing a ladder or working on a slanted roof.
Treatment
Your doctor may begin treatment by prescribing bed rest; medications that suppress the activity of the inner ear, such as meclizine (Antivert, Bonine and other brand names),...
Read moreMore information on "Alternative Treatments For Vertigo"
From Our Experts
It's Not Hitchcock's Vertigo: Vertigo Symptoms and Treatment
Detective Ferguson climbs tentatively to the top of the step-ladder. Nervous and perspiring, he is completely overwhelmed when he reaches... Read more »
05/07/07 #2: Migraines and vertigo, but not together?
Full Question:I have suffered from daily headaches and migraines for twenty-some odd years, but just lately I have started suffering from... Read more »
10/15/07 #5: Vertigo, nausea, and headache?
Full Question:I am recovering from my fourth bout of vertigo, the first three years ago, and the last three within the last 12 months. (I... Read more »
Son 12 with vertigo and Basilar Artery Migraine?
Full Question: Help!!! My son is 12 years old, began having true vertigo last November. He has seen 10 doctors, and now we are... Read more »
3/3/08 #8: Medication for migraine associated vertigo?
Full Question:I am having problems finding a medication for migraine associated vertigo. My doctor has tried 5 different beta blockers, but... Read more »
From Our Sources
Vertigo
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Vertigo is a type of dizziness felt as a shift in a person's relationship to the normal environment (a feeling that the room is spinning is common)... Read more »
Benign positional vertigo
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Benign positional vertigo is a condition in which a person develops a sudden sensation of spinning, usually when moving the head. It is the most... Read more »
Vertigo-associated disorders
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Vertigo is a sensation of motion or spinning that is often described as dizziness.Vertigo is not the same as light-headedness. People with vertigo... Read more »
Meet Stacy Stone
My name is Stacy, and I am 24 years old. I live in Atlanta, GA, although I have moved all over the U.S. and have lived in more than 30 cities (my... Read more »
ADHD: Traditional vs. Alternative Treatment
Traditionally, ADHD is treated with a combination of medication and behavioral therapy. Alternative treatments are any other treatments that claim to... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
