Vertigo

(Pri ) #1

I am recently since last 3-4 days having all symptoms of vertigo. I’ll see my doc as soon as I get home( traveling) any one has experienced this. I think this is not due to keto.

(Chris) #2

Eat some sea salt and see how you feel. Obviously as you already know it’s best to get checked out just in case.

(Carl Keller) #3

I think @Dread1840 is nudging you in the right direction. My experience with light-headedness went away when I increased the amount of sodium I was getting. Two+ teaspoons over the course of your day is a good starting point.

If you don’t see the vertigo quickly disappear, I would definitely get it checked out ASAP.

(You've tried everything else; why not try bacon?) #4

While light-headedness and vertigo can be signs of low sodium, they aren’t always. If your intuition is that this is not keto-related, then definitely see your doctor.

(Chris) #5

Yeah that was the basis of my comment, OP already stated they had plans so I figured salt couldn’t hurt at that point .:stuck_out_tongue:

(September) #6

You may want to research the Epley method ahead of time. It is a series of turns hike lying down and sitting up to move loose crystals in the inner ear. You will need assistance if you try it - maybe even email your doc ahead of time. Good luck!

(Hyperbole- best thing in the universe!) #7

A friend of mine does this and it is a great help. She walked me thru helping her once, turning her head in the right order.

(Pri ) #8

Thanks all! I surely know this is not keto related because I know my body by now since I m doing keto more than 3 months. My sister insisted this is my diet so she made me eat lot of carbs since last 3 days and I did because I was desperate to feel better. But nothing changed I even thought I might be pregnant but no I am not( thanks god) I have 2 kids under 2 :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:. So vertigo most probably.

(Chris) #9

Did you see the doc?

(Pri ) #10

I am out of town I’ll as soon I go back.

(Chris) #11

Awesome. I ass soon sounds pretty quick!

(You've tried everything else; why not try bacon?) #12

Could be a middle ear infection, but you would probably not be functional at all, if that were the case. Do see the doctor as soon as you get home.

(squirrel-kissing paper tamer) #13

Depending on the cause benedryl or dramamine (motion sickness med) both usually sold over the counter may help. I think if I was really suffering, I’d give them it a try.

These are antihistamines and can cause drowsiness (I see you have two little kids to take care of) so be aware.

(Pri ) #14

So I went to see doctor yesterday and yes it is vertigo. He gave me some exercise to do. I am comforted by the fact it’s not serious health issue. But I am suffering by this for sure.

(Chris) #15

Thanks for letting us know. Happy it was just vetigo, good luck treating it!

#16

I had a bout of vertigo this year.

I’ve been LCHF and ketogenic for over 4 years.

Everything was spinning.

I kept eating keto. The medical doctor put me on very low dose valium (2mg), which helped. But the symptoms totally resolved after I saw a physiotherapist who was a specialist in neck manipulations.

Plenty of health conditions show up in the normal course of life. Some keto-related, some not. I just notice that recovery times are quick while in ketosis.