Thanks all so much --- Kedra, I've given up the caffeine.  I was hoping diet soda wouldn't do anything, kinda suprised it can.  I feel bad for your daughter, I know what she's going through with the migraines and hope you and your daughter can find relief with your issues.

I also like hearing about the dog owners.  My little Pug Abby can woof down a denta stick that's supposed to be for chewing on in a matter of seconds;  It's funny to see her do it.  Guess not all dogs eat those the same way either....

Thanks RedPhantom --- I intend to listen to it, and appreciate yours with suggestions that the doc may have some to do for Vertigo.  I'll ask next time I go......

Thanks all so much --- Kedra, I've given up the caffeine.  I was hoping diet soda wouldn't do anything, kinda suprised it can.  I feel bad for your daughter, I know what she's going through with the migraines and hope you and your daughter can find relief with your issues.

I also like hearing about the dog owners.  My little Pug Abby can woof down a denta stick that's supposed to be for chewing on in a matter of seconds;  It's funny to see her do it.  Guess not all dogs eat those the same way either....

Thanks RedPhantom --- I intend to listen to it, and appreciate yours with suggestions that the doc may have some to do for Vertigo.  I'll ask next time I go......

I have Menieres disease which is in many ways similar to what you describe. When I have attacks I suffer from vertigo, tinitus, pressure in my left ear, brain fog, hearing sensitivity to loud noises and hearing loss. The medical community doesn't seem to know much about Menieres and doesn't always offer much help. I have spent many hours on the floor with the light out wishing the world would stop spinning. But I have been vertigo free now for about a year.

I'm not a doctor and I shouldn't give medical advice. But I do think that getting your vitamin D level checked would be a good idea. A lot of people with menieres have found that they were low and that getting vitamin D to normal levels helps a lot.

Avoid any diet soda with aspartame in it. (Almost all of them.) Even one can of diet soda will give me a headache, and in my opinion aspartame is a poison.

Here is a link to the meniers forum. http://www.menieres.org/forum/ If you visit the forum I know you will find many people that have very similar stories to yours.

For my self, Poser, computer games, and florescent lights, aggravate my condition. I can only use the computer for brief periods or I get nauseous.

Thanks for those tips Ray.  I'll check into that as well.

My mom always pushes the Vitamin D thing.  I think I'll have to start that too. 

I had a bout with vertigo once, and it was scary and difficult (and dangerous) to do anything requiring focus and balance. I can't imagine what it is like to deal with it long term. Luckily my vertigo was BPPV ( benign paroxysmal positional vertigo) and was cured with the Epley procedure. As others have said, keeping well hydrated and getting appropriate nutrition through good food choices can do a lot towards improving some symptoms. Dealing with long-term chronic health issues can make it difficult to do the things that might help, so it can be a catch-22. It can also be difficult to get a proper diagnosis for an uncommon condition, so you often have to be your own advocate and do your own research into your symptoms, and then find a specialist.

Thanks fivecat.  I'm thrilled for others when I hear that their vertigo leaves. 

I'm going to be checking with an allergist too (just in case this somehow is all related) and see what's what. Figure it can't hurt.