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Has Anyone Developed Severe Vertigo As A Side Effect Of Chemo Or Meds, If So What Can I Do?

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St Petersburg, FL

The doctors are at a loss, not BPPV, or anything else diagnosable. Starts with ringing in the left ear> roaring> spinning and can't see> vomiting and lying in bed for 6 to 8 hrs throwing up in a garbage can

October 30, 2012
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A MyBCTeam Member

Very interesting, after reading your question and your symptoms I realize I do have some, not all and not as intense. I did find after I was done with Chemo I experienced a ringing in my ears followed by a light headedness that I would get scared I would pass out. It happened several times.

October 30, 2012
A MyBCTeam Member

Vertigo may be caused by complicated migraines. Stress has a lot to do with migraines too, so try to relax as much as possible. Hopefully it is only that...

June 3, 2014
A MyBCTeam Member

Just read this!I am on my third bout of vertigo since treatment ended. I don't know what the triggers are but your description is right-on. And I hate it.

April 10, 2014
A MyBCTeam Member

Thank you for replying. I finally have an appointment with a neurologist on Monday. This has been going on since April! Maybe they can figure it out. The best to you!

November 1, 2012
A MyBCTeam Member

Did they give you something like Zofran to use before, during and after chemo? It's for nausea.

October 30, 2012

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