Vestibular Migraines.

[Steel Maiden]

My GP said I have vestibular migraines.

I've been having a continuous one for over a week now. Not only do I get severe headaches, I also get vertigo, swaying, nausea and double vision.

It's got to the point now where I'm housebound because even walking down the street without falling down is exhausting. When I walk I look a bit drunk.

I've been taken off Propranolol for the migraines because it wasn't working and I nearly got heart block on it. I cannot tolerate Topiramate, and Valproate is not an option due to interactions. Those were the three medications my neurologist suggested to my GP. I am now not on medication and I'm awaiting a so-apparently urgent neurologist appointment to come through.

This thread is not for asking medical advice per se, but I am not sure what I can do about this. If I call my GP, it will take her 2+ days to get back to me, as all the calls go to reception. Do I go into a walk-in centre? I'm not sure.

[Bellatrix]

I'd call 111 and see what the suggest. You may be able to get an OOH Gp appointment for the evening.

[Steel Maiden]

Thanks.

[beautiful_seclusion]

I don't know about vestibular headaches specifically, but has your doctor ever tried sumatriptan (immitex)? That works pretty well for migraines for me, although it is sedating and can't be used too often. If you haven't tried that, maybe ask your gp if that's an option?

[Steel Maiden]

I cannot take the triptans because I'm on an SSRI and would get serotonin syndrome.

I'm awaiting news from my neurologist.