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I m 12 days post op from a MIS XLIFT L4/L5 and the last 4 days I ve been experiencing serious vertigo when I stand or when I am lying down on my right side. My surgeon told me this will pass very soon and it is most likely caused by lying in bed and lack of water. I ve been sick before that s kept me in bed for over a week and I ve never had vertigo before. I would love to know that I don t have to go see another doctor or for someone to tell me all I need to do is epley manuver for weeks to MAYBE rectify this very uncomfortable and almost mentally painful annoyance I ve bee dealing with. Could someone please give me the answers that I seek?
• Vertigo is a symptom, rather than a condition itself and treatment depends on the right cause. You should see your GP if you have persistent signs of vertigo or it keeps coming back.
Causes of vertigo may include benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, migraines – severe headaches, labyrinthitis – an inner ear infection. Medicines, such as prochlorperazine and some antihistamines, can help in the early stages or most cases of vertigo.
Also, we recommend: do simple exercises to correct your symptoms, sleep with your head slightly raised on two or more pillows, avoid bending down to pick up items, avoid extending your neck – for example, while reaching up to a high shelf.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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What Causes Vertigo Post MIS TLIF Surgery?
Hi, • Vertigo is a symptom, rather than a condition itself and treatment depends on the right cause. You should see your GP if you have persistent signs of vertigo or it keeps coming back. Causes of vertigo may include benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, migraines – severe headaches, labyrinthitis – an inner ear infection. Medicines, such as prochlorperazine and some antihistamines, can help in the early stages or most cases of vertigo. Also, we recommend: do simple exercises to correct your symptoms, sleep with your head slightly raised on two or more pillows, avoid bending down to pick up items, avoid extending your neck – for example, while reaching up to a high shelf. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon