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Posted 3/4/2024 9:28 PM (GMT 0)
Does anyone have any herbal suggestions for treating vertigo/balance issues that are occurring as a result of my treatment? Perhaps something to lessen the neurological side effects in general?

Suggestion/experiences are appreciated.......

Thanks,
Rob
Posted 3/4/2024 9:35 PM (GMT 0)
i have only have very breif periods of vertigo dizziness

if its driven by inflammation in the CNS - it could be worth trying CNS anti-inflammatory herbs for a month or so and seeing if they help

i mainly had the following driven by CNS inflammation
-light and sound sensitivity
-headaches
-sleep problems

Andrographis was useful for that for me - doses were pretty high - but it seemed to help calm the cns
Kudzu root is another - i am still taking - i think it helps
Posted 3/4/2024 9:38 PM (GMT 0)
I have dealt with this, and still regard vertigo as one of the worst symptoms!

Possible remedies:
Epley maneuver
lymphatic massage such as: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QA-wi0d7-Ro
topical essential oils (lavender, peppermint, and frankincense together were most helpful for me)
acupressure points
craniosacral therapy
acupuncture
earthing (having your feet on the actual ground)
avoiding electronics (and for some, EMFs in general)
mast cell stabilizers like curcumin, quercetin, antihistamines, etc.
tapping (EFT)
vagus nerve and breathing exercises
reducing inflammation in general (magnesium threonate, omega 3 fatty acids, curcumin, etc.)

Hope you find something helpful quickly!
Posted 3/4/2024 9:44 PM (GMT 0)

Garzie said...
i have only have very breif periods of vertigo dizziness

if its driven by inflammation in the CNS - it could be worth trying CNS anti-inflammatory herbs for a month or so and seeing if they help

i mainly had the following driven by CNS inflammation
-light and sound sensitivity
-headaches
-sleep problems

Andrographis was useful for that for me - doses were pretty high - but it seemed to help calm the cns
Kudzu root is another - i am still taking - i think it helps

Wish I knew about Andrographis and Kudzu root 20-30 years ago.

My vertigo was nuts. Came on fast and all I could do was sit or lay on the floor , bed what ever was around....BEFORE the falling over would happen. Nothing like the world spinning out of the blue.
Posted 3/4/2024 9:50 PM (GMT 0)
I can relieve the vertigo fairly quickly by turning my head at an angle leaning forwards as if I were going to perform a forward roll (but not fully doing it) - works wonders !! I am currently using Andrographis and that doesn't seem to help much. How about Skullcap, and other neuroprotective herbals ??
Posted 3/5/2024 10:18 AM (GMT 0)
I found infusions of glycine, taurine, magnesium and b vitamins as well as taking St Johns Wort made a huge difference to my balance issues so I was able to walk a lot better / easier and I stopped experiencing vertigo when I was sitting or lying down after these infusions. Maybe you could try supplements of these if you haven't already?
Posted 3/5/2024 10:24 AM (GMT 0)
Hi,

That's an annoying thing to deal with.
My husband has this too (he also has lyme and histamine issues, lots of symptoms).
I also think it's more if he has a herx, and then he lowers the dose of the herbs and takes more binders...

There is a homeopathic medicine: vertigoheel, specifically against dizziness.
We did not buy this yet, but one of the remedies in it, is cocculus indicus 5CH.
Sometimes my husband takes cocculus and it helps him a bit when he is very weak and dizzy.

Does the dizzyness also come from your balance organ (from your ear?) I think so with my husband; he sometimes speaks of a haze around his ear or pressure on his ear. Sometimes it's from low blood pressure and perhaps also POTS. Is low blood pressure a problem for you?

I also think of detoxing a lot if you have this worsening complaints...
Posted 3/5/2024 10:25 AM (GMT 0)
Hi,

That's an annoying thing to deal with.
My husband has this too (he also has lyme and histamine issues, lots of symptoms).
I also think it's more if he has a herx, and then he lowers the dose of the herbs and takes more binders...

There is a homeopathic medicine: vertigoheel, specifically against dizziness. (https://www.vertigoheel.com/)
We did not buy this yet, but one of the remedies in it, is cocculus indicus 5CH.
Sometimes my husband takes cocculus and it helps him a bit when he is very weak and dizzy.

Does the dizzyness also come from your balance organ (from your ear?) I think so with my husband; he sometimes speaks of a haze around his ear or pressure on his ear. Sometimes it's from low blood pressure and perhaps also POTS. Is low blood pressure a problem for you?

I also think of detoxing a lot if you have this worsening complaints...
Posted 3/5/2024 12:21 PM (GMT 0)
Yes Annie, I think you may be on to something. While vertigo has been an occasional issue over the past several years, it has indeed become more frequent/acute when I "upped" my treatment regimen. Time to perhaps take a more active approach in some sort of detoxification.

Thanks for the suggestion!

Rob
Posted 3/5/2024 12:47 PM (GMT 0)
For CNS issues, I found Chinese skullcap and Kudzu root together helpful. Lemon balm is also helpful for CNS.

I didn’t have vertigo. I had balance issues - walked like a drunk, banged glasses on tables, hit my head on car and cabinet doors, ran into doorframes, etc. For me, mold toxicity and exposure was the biggest cause for the balance issues. Once I got away from the exposure and worked on removing toxins, the balance issues improved.

TUDCA may also be useful for this, as it can really aid your ability to remove toxins more efficiently.
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