For fast "natural" relief, one ginger candy or ginger gummy or a thin slice of fresh ginger root under the tongue typically helps relieve Vertigo within a few minute.
I've had only one Vertigo attack since adding hydrogen water to my daily regimen in Spring-2023—something else to consider. More suggestions below.
Vertigo can be extremely debilitating. It attacks without warning, and more often than not, at the most inconvenient of times. Many people with Long Covid experience Vertigo-like symptoms.
Vertigo is a feeling of dizziness and spinning, occurring with or without any movement. It is caused when the brain feels the body is off-balance even though it is not. It can limit a person’s activities and make them feel sick. medicalnewstoday.com
Vertigo and Long Covid
Long after someone's original Long Covid infection, they may experience chest tightness or chest pain. Heart issues can also contribute to the post COVID-19 symptoms of lightheadedness, dizziness and vertigo. health.unl.edu
Some of the symptoms mirror that of POTS and other, but when it comes to Vertigo there are a few natural home remedies that work quite quickly to provide temporary relief in the interim.
Home remedies for vertigo: Treatment and the Epley maneuver
Research published in the Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science finds ginger root can reduce the effects of vertigo better than manual repositioning, such as the Epley maneuver, alone. Ginger root can be steeped in a cup of boiling water for 5 minutes.
Home remedies for vertigo include a set of exercises known as the Epley maneuver, staying hydrated, gingko biloba supplements, and ginger tea. If these do not help, medication is available.
Vertigo is a feeling of dizziness and spinning, occurring with or without any movement. It is caused when the brain feels the body is off-balance even though it is not. It can limit a person’s activities and make them feel sick.
When feeling dizzy, a person should sit down immediately to reduce the chances of getting hurt if they fall.
Usually, vertigo is a symptom of an underlying medical condition or several different conditions. Sometimes, vertigo will only occur once, but for other people, it will reoccur until the underlying cause is determined.
Fast facts on vertigo:
- Symptoms can last anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours and may come and go.
- Treatment for vertigo will depend on the cause.
- Medication can relieve symptoms of dizziness, nausea, and motion sickness.
One of the most common ways to manage vertigo is a technique called the Epley maneuver. This involves a set of steps done before bed each night until the symptoms of vertigo resolve for at least 24 hours.
A report from the Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care says 52 out of every 100 people who use the Epley maneuver gain relief from vertigo symptoms.
Ginkgo biloba
Ginkgo biloba is a Chinese herb known for resolving the symptoms of vertigo. It works by managing blood flow to the brain to relieve dizziness and balance issues.
A study reported in the International Journal of Otolaryngology finds Ginkgo biloba is just as effective as the medication betahistine in managing vertigo.
Ginger tea
Research published in the Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science finds ginger root can reduce the effects of vertigo better than manual repositioning, such as the Epley maneuver, alone.
Ginger root can be steeped in a cup of boiling water for 5 minutes. Honey can help with the bitter taste. Drinking ginger tea twice a day may help dizziness, nausea, and other vertigo symptoms.
Almonds
Almonds are rich sources of vitamins A, B, and E. Eating a daily handful of almonds can help with vertigo symptoms.
How almonds help is unknown, but it is possible the vitamin content can combat the causes of vertigo.
Staying hydrated
Dehydration can cause symptoms of vertigo. Even mild dehydration can trigger the condition.
Staying hydrated can help minimize dizziness and balance issues.
The body needs 8 to 12 cups of liquid per day. While this includes all liquids, water is the best option because it is calorie- and caffeine-free and not a diuretic. Diuretics increase the amount of water and salt the body expels as urine.
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Essential oils
Essential oils are natural and affordable options for managing the symptoms of vertigo, including nausea, headaches, and dizziness.
Some of the options available for managing vertigo include peppermint, ginger, lavender, and lemon essential oils.
Essential oils are inhaled through an infuser or diluted in a carrier oil before being applied topically. A person may have to experiment with a variety of oils to find the best one to treat their vertigo symptoms.
Apple cider vinegar and honey
Both apple cider vinegar and honey are believed to have curative properties to relieve blood flow to the brain. Two parts honey and one part apple cider vinegar can prevent and treat vertigo symptoms.
Acupressure
Acupressure applies the same concepts as acupuncture, but it is without the needles. The goal of acupressure is to promote wellness and relaxation. It can help manage vertigo by stimulating pressure points throughout the body.
One common method, called the P6 acupressure method, involves an effective pressure point located in the two tendons between the inner forearm and the wrist.
Symptoms
In addition to causing a person feelings of being unbalanced or spinning, vertigo can lead to the following symptoms:
- nausea or vomiting
- abnormal eye movements
- headaches
- sweating
- ear ringing
- hearing loss
- double vision
- lack of coordination
- arm or leg weakness
Benign positional paroxysmal vertigo or BPPV is the most common type of vertigo. A buildup of deposits in the inner ear causes BPPV.
The inner ear is responsible for the body’s sense of balance. With BPPV, certain movements may cause dizziness and a spinning sensation for a short time.
BPPV is a common condition. Most people have a lifetime prevalence of 2.4 percent, according to researchers from the University of British Columbia. Also, BPPV recurs 50 percent of the time, according to a 2014 report published in the journal Advances in Otolaryngology.
Other conditions that may cause vertigo include:
- Cold viruses: The common cold can cause ear inflammation. This type of vertigo usually resolves within a few days but can reoccur.
- A head or neck injury: Vertigo is a common symptom that can follow a head or neck injury. Vertigo related to a neck or head injury tends to resolve but can be debilitating and ongoing.
- Stroke: According to the American Stroke Association, someone experiencing a stroke may have vertigo, including symptoms of dizziness and severe imbalance. A stroke will cause dizziness and imbalance rather than just one.
- Vestibular neuritis or VN: VN is a condition affecting the vestibulocochlear nerve in the inner ear. This nerve is responsible for balance and head-positioning signals received in the brain. When the nerve is inflamed, the brain misinterprets balance and head positioning.
- Meniere’s disease: Meniere’s is a condition that affects hearing in one ear. It causes symptoms of vertigo, tinnitus or ringing in the ears, hearing loss, and a feeling of “fullness” in the ear. Some people with Meniere’s disease have severe vertigo, causing balance loss and falls.
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