The Vertigo Treatment Your Doctor May Not Know About

Have you ever felt the room is spinning around you, making it difficult for you to stand ?  If so, you are experiencing vertigo.  Although most cases are short lived, sometimes vertigo persists.  It can be caused by a number of issues, including inner ear disturbances, eye problems, brain pathology, infection or physical trauma.

Research into trauma-induced vertigo reveals that people who have had injuries to the head and neck, such as whiplash, are more likely to benefit from spinal adjustments.

One chiropractor reviewed 60 cases of chronic, trauma-induced vertigo that she treated over an 8-year period.  Of these patients, 56 recalled having experienced trauma to the head and neck prior to developing symptoms.  All these patients responded favorably to chiropractic adjustments to the upper cervical area.  And 48 patients (80%) were completely symptom free after one to six months of chiropractic care.(1)

In another study, a research group followed 50 vertigo patients through orthopedic assessment, then treatment for their symptoms.  Of the 50 patients, 31 were identified as having cervical spine dysfunction.  The other 19 did not show signs of this problem.  When the patients with cervical dysfunction were treated with manipulation and mobilization of the cervical spine, 24 patients (77%) improved, and 5 patients were symptom-free.

In another group-which did not receive manipulation because cervical spine dysfunction could not be identified- only five patients saw improvement (26%) and no one became symptom free. (2)

If you are having vertigo symptoms, your medical doctor may not be able to identify cervical spine dysfunction as the cause.  They simply aren’t trained to look for it.  Fortunately, you can get evaluated for it, to see if a certain type of chiropractic care can help.

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Fibromyalgia and “Lyrica”

As you may or may not have heard, Lyrica is a drug recently approved by the FDA for the treatment of fibromyalgia symptoms. Recently television advertisements have appeared describing the drug as the only approved medication for fibromyalgia.

Lyrica was originally used to treat neuropathic (nerve) pain such as that seen in shingles or diabetes. Since many millions of people suffer from fibromyalgia symptoms in the U.S. (at least 3-6 million), it’s little wonder that patients may be interested in this treatment. For some, the thought of a new wonder drug can be irresistible.

Although treating pain is important, many patients may find this approach wanting because the cause of the pain isn’t addressed. For those who choose the drug approach, they need to consider side affects associated with the drug. In one study, 14% of patients discontinued use because of side effects. The most common side effects were dizziness and sleepiness. More rarely, patients complained of disturbance of balance, confusion, thinking abnormally, blurred vision, and swelling of the legs.

With any type of drug you consider, discuss your concerns with a medical doctor. For some patients, drug treatment can be effective but it’s probably best to try more conservative treatments first.  Especially, those methods that will address the cause of your pain.

Have you considered chiropractic in your fibromyalgia care plan? How is your  posture? Are you as active as you want to be? These factors can influence how much pain you experience and are often overlooked by the typical patient with fibromyalgia. The most common pain symptom in fibromyalgia is low back pain. Many scientific studies have shown the effectiveness of chiropractic care for patients with low back pain. It also has a very low risk for side affects or adverse reactions.

Have you addressed the excess weight you may have put on over the years? Weight-loss and a low -inflammation diet are important adjuncts to fibromyalgia care and have been shown in studies to be effective. Another conservative approach is aerobic and strength/resistance exercise. These activities can greatly influence your symptoms and are also backed up by solid scientific evidence.

To learn more about how fibromyalgia can be treated safely and effectively log on to www.stopyourfibronow.com and order a copy of my free report. Or, if you’d like to discuss your fibromyalgia symptoms more specifically just call 262-251-8306 to make an appointment for a complementary consultation. We are always available to educate the public about natural chiropractic health care.

Can Dizziness And Vertigo Be Caused By Dehydration?

Yes, dizziness and vertigo can be caused by dehydration.  Your brain is made mostly of water.  Your body is made mostly of water for that matter.  When you don’t get enough water, it can alter brain and nerve function and sign of this happening is dizziness.

How do you know if you are dehydrated?  Well, if you drink less than 64 oz. (2 liters) of water a day, you are dehydrated.  64 oz. of water is one half a gallon.  That’s water.  Not, juice, soda, coffee, milk, beer, tea or soup. Water.  If you don’t drink enough water, your body can extract water from these drinks in order to save your life.  But, in the long run, you will never get enough water to get you out of a dehydrated state.  And, you will start to get symptoms.

If you exercise or work and sweat a lot, you will need even more water.  In that case, take your body weight, divide it by two and that is the number of ounces of water you will need every day.  For example, I am 180 pounds, so I need 90 ounces of water a day, because I do work out and sweat.

Many people say to me “Well, I don’t feel thirsty, how can I be dehydrated ?”  And, it can be kind of confusing.  You see, when you have been dehydrated for a long time, your thirst mechanism shuts down.  You don’t feel thirsty until your mouth is actually dry.  It’s a strange phenomenon, but if you start drinking water regularly, your thirst mechanism comes back.

Drinking enough water is part of the treatment regimen I prescribe for dizziness and vertigo. If you suffer from one of these ailments, you should definitely try drinking more water.  If that doesn’t take it away completely, the answer may be elsewhere and you may need a combination of therapies to get relief.

To find out more about how I treat dizziness and vertigo log on to www.stopvertigonow.com.  Or call Jennifer at 262-251-8306 to schedule a free no obligation consultation where we can go over your situation and see if I can help.

What Causes Dizziness?

Dizziness or vertigo can be caused by many different problems.  This is a very difficult condition to treat, because so many things cause it, and not many of these things show up clearly on tests.

Inner ear infections can cause many problems with balance.  However, I find that this is often a misdiagnosis.  How do you know if you’ve been misdiagnosed?  Well, if you have taken a round of antibiotics, you show no other signs of infection and you are still dizzy, you probably don’t have an inner ear infection.  In my opinion, you need to look elsewhere for the cause.

Dehydration is a very common cause of dizziness.  Many people are dehydrated and don’t know it.  This is caused by the massive consumption of soft drinks, orange juice, coffee and alcohol that make your body lose water.  Dizziness can be a sign that your body has lost too much water and you need to address the issue.

Nerve interference in the cervical spine is by far the most overlooked cause of dizziness and vertigo.  It is very common to have balance disorders after injury to the cervical spine.  When the spine is injured, vertebra can misalign and nerves in the upper cervical area can be stretched or pinched. The nerves in this area carry signals to the brain that help it determine where you are in space. If the nerves are irritated, it can cause signals to be sent to the brain telling it you are somewhere you aren’t.  You then get balance disorders.

Chiropractic adjusting can correct many cases of dizziness and vertigo by removing nerve interference in the upper cervical spine.  When proper nerve function is restored, the positional sense is restored.  And the crazy, out of control feelings stop.

To find out more about how we treat dizziness log onto www.stopvertigonow.com and order our free report.

Or, if you would like to sit down and talk to me about how I treat vertigo call 262-251-8306 and talk to Jennifer or Leah.  They can set up a Free no-obligation consultation with me, we can talk about your situation and see if I can help.