Motion sickness?

[tillicant]

Had issues a few years ago, started as mornings, dizzy. Gradually got worse, nauseated when getting up off of a creeper... basically any position change.
When I finally went to the doc he sent me to physical therapy. Treated me for BPPV.
Probably not the same.

 

[Gellar]

Scary stuff! A trip to the doctor is in order.

 

[westbranch]

One of my friends recently had some serious vertigo type symptoms and was diagnosed with unilateral vestibular hypofunction. Possibly happened while he went on rollercoasters with his daughter and nieces and nephews. He was stuck in bed for 10+ days and it was over 4 weeks before he could walk a mile and drive himself. So a bit more extreme.

PCP wasn't much help, they referred him for some testing which didn't show anything and then a physical therapist. There were some exercises to work on but it was mainly rest and wait it out.

 

[nrpate05]

I would be going to the doctor.

 

[Nambaster]

I can be in the ocean with 5 foot swells rocking a boat and still hold my breakfast. If I am in a kayak on shore and the waves are gently pushing the kayak, I get dizzy and I need to find solid ground. There are motion sickness patches that you can buy on Amazon without a prescription. They are herbal and they are supposed to reduce motion sickness. They do wonders for me. You can also try sea bands as well.

 

[Nambaster]

Here is a link:

MQ Motion Sickness Patch, 20 Count https://a.co/d/hKQJ4KF

 

[Pucky Freak]

Doc suspects my ears are fine and the problem is related to anxiety/panic/trauma, especially since it got much worse right after the collision. Doc said it should go away on its own eventually, but timeline is indeterminate. I want relief now though so I can commute to work without having my heart in my throat. He prescribed 2 anxiety meds. One is taken daily to reduce baseline anxiety, and the other is PRN before I drive. We’ll see how goes.

 

[Hunting Wife]

Well at least you have a starting point. Hope you start seeing some improvement soon.

 

[Pucky Freak]

Anxiety meds started working well about a week in, and I can drive much more comfortably now. Unfortunately, it ended up launching me into manic symptoms lasting over a week. Since then mood has been steadily sinking down down down, to the point of punishing depression for 2 weeks now. My wife is handling pretty much everything with the house, kids, etc. I’m off work, and soon I will be figuring out something with my employer as I work in public safety. I have an appointment set up with a psychiatrist to get evaluated for bipolar disorder. Hoping for the best to get back on track soon.

 

[D4570]

Ever hear of Meniere's disease?

Meniere's disease - Symptoms and causes

www.mayoclinic.org

Cut down on your salt, it helps.

 

[MNElkNut]

Not sure how much this helps, but a bunch of anonymous internet people are pulling for ya (myself included!). I am only 1 state away, so almost neighbors!

 

[brymoore]

I’d stop taking the anxiety meds if they gave me severe depression.

 

[elkduds]

Anxiety meds started working well about a week in, and I can drive much more comfortably now. Unfortunately, it ended up launching me into manic symptoms lasting over a week. Since then mood has been steadily sinking down down down, to the point of punishing depression for 2 weeks now. My wife is handling pretty much everything with the house, kids, etc. I’m off work, and soon I will be figuring out something with my employer as I work in public safety. I have an appointment set up with a psychiatrist to get evaluated for bipolar disorder. Hoping for the best to get back on track soon.

Safety 1st. Have a plan in case you don't feel you can keep safe, including protecting yourself from lethal means like guns while depressed. Alcohol is bad for depression and dangerous with some antianxiety meds. Uncommon for bipolar to appear in adults without notable history of mood instability. Family history is also a strong predictor of bipolar. If this started or got worse after a trauma; or you were reminded of previous trauma, then PTSD or panic disorder could be on the table. Effective treatment is available for almost all mental health conditions, goes beyond meds to include talk therapy which is my field. Mental health prescribers are specifically trained to sort these intricacies out, far beyond the training of family practice Drs. Given the degree of depressed mood you describe, it may seem uncertain that you will recover from whatever this is. That is the (-) mood talking. You can expect to recover. Illness like this can feel very frightening before recovery.

PM if I can answer any more questions.

 

[DouglasR]

Anxiety meds started working well about a week in, and I can drive much more comfortably now. Unfortunately, it ended up launching me into manic symptoms lasting over a week. Since then mood has been steadily sinking down down down, to the point of punishing depression for 2 weeks now. My wife is handling pretty much everything with the house, kids, etc. I’m off work, and soon I will be figuring out something with my employer as I work in public safety. I have an appointment set up with a psychiatrist to get evaluated for bipolar disorder. Hoping for the best to get back on track soon.

Sorry to hear this buddy.
Hope you get everything straightened out.
Please reach out if you need anything.

 

[Pucky Freak]

I’d stop taking the anxiety meds if they gave me severe depression.

Hard to tell for sure, but I actually suspect I would be worse right now without the meds. I had a terrible depression in 2018 but was stubborn and just rode it out w/o getting on medication. I hunted maybe 1 day that fall - no more of that nonsense.

I’m to the point now where I fully accept I have severe mental illness, and I’m motivated to get adequate treatment.

 

[brymoore]

Hard to tell for sure, but I actually suspect I would be worse right now without the meds. I had a terrible depression in 2018 but was stubborn and just rode it out w/o getting on medication. I hunted maybe 1 day that fall - no more of that nonsense.

I’m to the point now where I fully accept I have severe mental illness, and I’m motivated to get adequate treatment.

Good luck!

 

[Dave N]

Good luck with it! I think half the battle is just accepting it, and then wanting to do something about it is just as hard.

 

[Pucky Freak]

The final piece to the puzzle: “A shock with a progressive rebound damping curve will always feel like the wheels and chassis are disconnected”

Digressive vs Linear vs Progressive Pistons & Shock Valving – AccuTune Off-Road

accutuneoffroad.com

Just installed these premium digressive shocks on my pickup and it’s made a world of difference.

Bilstein 5100 2nd Gen Toyota Tacoma Suspension Kit

www.alldogsoffroad.com

 

[rjthehunter]

Somehow missed this thread. I was going to ask if it's in every vehicle or just your truck!

Glad to hear you're doing better!