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Posted 5/13/2021 9:53 AM (GMT -5)
Hello,

I've struggled with dizziness and vertigo since I got sick with lyme disease. Now I'm rid of the lymes but still struggling with vertigo issues. My hairdresser suggested I try the epleys maneuver (which works to relieve dizziness if you have crystals in your inner ear) and I've seen an improvement. I'm just trying to understand how it all fits together and what is causing my vertigo. Anyone have any insights into or knowledge of this area? Thank you
Posted 5/13/2021 11:53 AM (GMT -5)
Were you treated for babesia?
Posted 5/13/2021 12:39 PM (GMT -5)
No, I never had babesia (as far as I know).
Posted 5/13/2021 1:27 PM (GMT -5)
Babesia causes head symptoms and dizziness.

Have you been to an ENT to be evaluated? I would do that first.
Posted 5/13/2021 2:40 PM (GMT -5)
Thank you, I’m going to research babesia.

Yes, I went to two ENTs (one was a professor) and neurologist when I first got sick, 10 years ago. I had two CAT scans and an MRI. It was all fine. Got different diagnosis from every doctor. None of their meds helped.

Eventually, after two years of going from doctor to doctor, I went to see a homeopath who diagnosed me with Lyme. His meds helped and I started to get better. I believe the Lyme is out of my system now and it doesn’t recur anymore but I still struggle with vertigo and dizziness. It’s mainly triggered by something— I can still only drive a few blocks, I suffer extreme claustrophobic, I get vertigo one or two storeys up. So there must still be some damage somewhere.
Posted 5/14/2021 10:06 AM (GMT -5)
I struggled with disequilibrium, proprioception issues, dizziness, vertigo, sound sensitivity, mal de debarquement syndrome (MDDS), and other symptoms that had ENTs and neurologists passing me back and forth and shrugging. For me the fundamental issue was neurological inflammation and limbic system issues, which i had to figure out for myself.

Epley helped me occasionally, when true vertigo was the issue. Self-administered lymphatic massage helped if I had fluid in my head that needed to drain. Craniosacral therapy is a marvelous thing. Essential oils helped to calm symptoms down, especially at bedtime. What helped me most were treating MCAS to reduce overall inflammation (quercetin, curcumin, low-histamine diet) and therapies for my nervous system (DNRS limbic system retraining, tapping, yoga, vagus nerve stimulation, DHA, magnesium).

Balance issues are maddening! Good luck!
Posted 5/14/2021 11:07 AM (GMT -5)
Thank you! That’s extremely helpful. I’m going to do some research into all those therapies.
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