Is it normal for vertigo to last for months?

Is it normal for vertigo to last for months?

Vertigo feels like you or everything around you is spinning – enough to affect your balance. It’s more than just feeling dizzy. A vertigo attack can last from a few seconds to hours. If you have severe vertigo, it can last for many days or months.

Can vertigo be a neurological problem?

Central vertigo is due to a problem in the brain, usually in the brain stem or the back part of the brain (cerebellum). Central vertigo may be caused by: Blood vessel disease. Certain drugs, such as anticonvulsants, aspirin, and alcohol.

Is vertigo a disability?

For most people who have vertigo, the vertigo is not severe and responds well to treatment. A person may qualify for disability benefits from Social Security (SSDI) for vertigo if the vertigo is severe and does not respond to treatment.

Can I get PIP for vertigo?

And, if persistent headaches, or even dizziness, which often accompany a migraine, are affecting your daily life or your ability to move around outside your home, you may be eligible for additional monthly financial support through a Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

Can a person drive with vertigo?

Vertigo could also affect your ability to drive. You should avoid driving if you’ve recently had episodes of vertigo and there’s a chance you may have another episode while you’re driving.

Can a doctor tell you what is not wrong with you?

But in order to get a diagnosis, your doctor might sometimes have to rule out several other conditions first. Tests and appointments can yield good information about what is not wrong, so you can find out what is – and knowing what you don’t have can be very stress-relieving, too!

What’s wrong with dealing with doctors these days?

The problem with dealing with doctors over these last 3 years is, if they can’t find the hard evidence through MRIs, LPs, etc..they then tend to blame your mental status. They want to say that there must be something wrong with you mentally, or you have stress. They do this, or assume this, without even knowing your history (mentally).

Could my diagnosis lie in the wrong doctor’s office?

It is possible that you’re in the wrong office. A gastroenterologist looked at your gastrointestinal tract. Your urologist looked at your urinary tract. It is possible that your diagnosis lies in a neurologist’s office because it’s being caused by nerve impingement.