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Vernon, BC
July 23, 2018
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Members connected over the shared experience of dizziness and vertigo in rheumatoid arthritis, with many uncertain whether it stems from the... Read more

Members connected over the shared experience of dizziness and vertigo in rheumatoid arthritis, with many uncertain whether it stems from the disease itself, medications like methotrexate, or related conditions like Ménière's disease. Several members offered practical strategies including Betahistine, promethazine for nausea, vestibular exercises, staying hydrated, improving sleep quality with melatonin or low-dose Tramadol, and working with physical therapists on neck muscle issues. A recurring theme was the frustration of having symptoms dismissed by doctors, the relief of knowing others share the experience, and the importance of self-advocacy when seeking answers about dizziness that disrupts daily life.

A myRAteam Member

Oh my goodness...I have had the dizziness or vertigo...had everything checked out without results. They gradually went away and I have the up from the chair dizzy, lay down in bed, close my eyes and I go round and round for a couple seconds! (Almost every night, no rhyme or reason)
I had brain cat scans, and you name the test, the Dr who made me dizzy and yes, You do get dizzy. I have no answer for my dizziness. Carsick pills seem to be what is recommended for me???
I wonder how many other RA persons have had or are having this problem?

July 23, 2018
A myRAteam Member

@A myRAteam Member I was just talking with my Physio and she said she felt it was related to neck muscle problems and probably RA changes in my cervical spine. Doctor didn't have a clue.

July 31, 2018
A myRAteam Member

Yes, just went to an ENT to find out what was going on. At first I thought I just had an ear infection. I kept digging at my left ear. But turns I have vertigo but just in the left ear. Was doing exercises to reset everything it has seemed to help.

July 26, 2018
A myRAteam Member

I have vertigo, I'll have to ask my doctor if they're related

August 5, 2018
A myRAteam Member

Before i got my RA under control, i used to get dizzy all the time. I also experienced confusion & memory problems. People with RA are in pain all the time,have insomnia and never get a good nights sleep. either you wake up several times a night or just never go into a deep sleep, therefore over time your body gets exausted. Try non narcotic melatonin before bedtime, if that doesn't help then ask your doctor for low dose Tramadol to take before bedtime. Also try taking folic acid in the morning to give you more energy.

July 24, 2018

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