I Was Feeling Epic - Vestibular Migraine - Update: 60-70% Better

[@marybullington4203]

Thank you so much for making these positive videos. I have been diagnosed with vestibular migraines. Been dealing with daily symptoms for 14 months. Even though I am not 100% I am way better than I was to begin with. I am so happy to hear how well you are doing.

[@thebluntyorkshireman5161]

Thanks M - I'm pleased you are progressing too!

[@arnoldpedraya7279]

What are your symptoms?

[@Itsyourzbot]

Thank you for posting these videos. I’ve had VM for almost 4 years now and my symptoms have been up and down. I do feel that vitamins definitely help as well as doing my best to keep a clean diet. I too feel like vestibular rehab and exercises really can only help so much. They seem to help me for a little while, but then slowly loose their effect. It’s very encouraging to hear that you are doing better.

[@thebluntyorkshireman5161]

Yes, vitamins are never going to do any harm and can be really helpful. I hope you start to feel better too. I think I will do a video on Vestibular Physio.

[@temperzz3540]

Really appreciating your videos right now mate. Been in a chronic phase at the age of 18 for time spans of 10 months, and now another chronic phase for 2 months

[@thebluntyorkshireman5161]

I am really sorry to hear you are suffering. Are you being treated for it? I am pleased my videos are giving you some help.

[@meltsinthecity5211]

Hiya just come across your page, I’m from London! Suffered with VM/PPPD for 7 years, did not want to go down the medication route so suffering 24/7 - it’s been a complete life changer! Glad you are feeling better and it’s great that you are also raising awareness

[@thebluntyorkshireman5161]

I am sorry to hear you have suffered for so long - I am sure you can feel better too, in time. For me, meds have been really helpful x

[@meltsinthecity5211]

Dark Dream I’m so glad you’ve found something that works for you this is a dreadful condition xx 💋

[@Jthe5th]

@@meltsinthecity5211 What medication are you taking and are you still feeling positive effects from the medication?

[@meltsinthecity5211]

@@Jthe5th have avoided medication from the fear and taking vitamins and trying to be as hostilic as possible xxx

[@tasneemakhtar166]

Feeling great, it’s month 6. For myself it’s been a monthly progress. Vitamins have helped tremendously. Started running again, feel great. Glad your feeling better.

[@thebluntyorkshireman5161]

Great to hear, Tas - especially the running side - I've not really started running as yet.

[@marleelyons625]

Which vitamins do you take?

[@melhesketh9667]

Great tips, very wise words. I especially agree that you need to give yourself and your body time to heal. Glad to hear you’re getting there!

[@thebluntyorkshireman5161]

Thanks Mel - you are exactly right. Time heals!

[@ForeverABeginner]

Glad to hear you're getting better Matthew. Keep us posted on the evolution of your symptoms. Can I ask if you have/had the rocky type of dizziness (where you feel you are in a rough sea or on a plane with turbulence)? That's the symptom I'm most struggling with, it's exhausting. Cheers!

[@thebluntyorkshireman5161]

Hi Edouard. Thanks for your best wishes. Yes, I get it sometimes when I lay down in bed. It's like unseen hands are rocking my head or body?!?!

[@karlinhahf]

I did recover from that horrible feeling 🙏🏻 im taking 15000 iu Vit D daily. I guess thats what helped me! Vit D its actually a powerful hormone that our body needs. But you need to make sure to cut off lactose from your diet and drink lots of water daily so you don’t get kidney stones. Take a look at COIMBRAs protocol, this amazing DR treats many autoimmune diseases with very high doses of vit D... lots of cases proven that he cured MS patients. Amazing!

[@charliemackenzie9415]

This video has been so helpful. Thank you

[@thebluntyorkshireman5161]

Ah good, happy to help, Charlie.

[@shaquillenewton85]

Hi your posts have been wonderful for me. I started dealing with this in September this year. At first it was constantly spinning. Inability to focus on anything. Now I’m on amitriptyline 40mg I don’t know if it’s that or simply time but I can do everything I normally do albeit it takes more effort. Now it’s like a rocking sensation in my head but it isn’t affecting my visuals. I still have ear fullness from time to time. I’m just praying to heal soon. I also take magnesium citrate.

[@thebluntyorkshireman5161]

Hi Shaquille - sorry you have been suffering too. Yes, I get the rocking too. But it sounds like you are starting to be able to do the things you like doing, just a little slower - good progress!

[@danielcox9949]

I’m in the early stages. I live in Kansas, I got diagnosed a few weeks ago. I feel like I’m on a boat 24 seven haven’t been able to drive for over a month. I was just wondering if you’re able to drive and they’re being on a boat feeling never goes away?. This video gives me hope I have quite a bit to figure out here but the first drug you mentioned I’m on that have a neurology appointment coming up. I guess the main thing is finding your triggers but yes it’s definitely life-changing go for now you can get your life back because I feel like or felt like there’s no hope. Thank you for your videos!

[@thebluntyorkshireman5161]

Hi Daniel. I am sorry to read you are suffering. No all symptoms go away. I am fine in a car, train, bus etc. You will also get better!

[@yendryrojas]

How are you ??

[@alyxisfeltus6220]

Thank you for posting these videos. I'm just stumbling upon them I'm hoping that you've come a long way from then and things are improving. I'm just getting started with this journey. I've been down for a month now. My neurologist wants to try me on topomax. I was wondering if you have tried it. Thanks for the glasses reference. I was just looking at them and wondering if they were legit. I'm dealing with a lot of emotional issues and this very hard to deal with especially thinking about going back to work. I'm scared that things won't improve so your videos are comforting. Thanks 👍

[@thebluntyorkshireman5161]

Hello Alyxis. I am sorry you are struggling and at that early part on the road to recovery. I have never taken topomax but it was one of the meds recommended to me by my ENT, so I'd defo give it a try and see how you go. You will get better, I promise. Hmm, probably the stress from your emotional issues was enough to push you over the threshold into a VM phase. Work on bringing inflammation down in your body. They will imrpove! That was my worst fear too, but it is unfounded.

[@cecilemovilla4656]

Thanks for inspiring Matt.Im still recovering from Vestibular Neuritis.

[@rickfascinato9684]

Thank you for the help

[@thebluntyorkshireman5161]

No worries!

[@marleelyons625]

So happy your in a good space😄

[@thebluntyorkshireman5161]

Getting there, love (touch wood).

[@angelalang7619]

Did you have trouble looking at phone screens and computer screens? And did you have sound sensitivity?

[@thebluntyorkshireman5161]

I did have trouble with computer screens. It's a mix of the light (photophobia) and the motion (motion sensitivity) at play in my opinion. FL-41 specs help with this though :)

[@Msk_1503]

Hi I was diagnosed vestibular migraine back in November 2021 after having balance problems and dizziness for 2 years I was on propranolol but caused me chest pain so stopped it but found relief on it now I’m on nortriptyline similar to amitriptyline but still ain’t finding relief from it I was wondering if you think my doctor would allow me to take nortriptyline alongside propranolol again

[@thebluntyorkshireman5161]

Hi Saim. I take sertraline and propranolol (PP). I dont know if you can take Nort and PP, I would assume you can but Google it and of course ask your GP.

[@yendryrojas]

How are you ?

[@karlinhahf]

@@thebluntyorkshireman5161 did you change your medication?

[@thebluntyorkshireman5161]

@@karlinhahfNo. I’ve never changed my meds.

[@xxsid1979xx]

Hey - your videos are so relatable but also inspiring. I've just started on Amitriptyline. I was wondering how long you took it for and what % would you say you're operating at now? Have you reached the 95%-100% phase? I really hope so.

[@thebluntyorkshireman5161]

Ah thanks for such a complement. Yes, I am at the 95%-100% phase. It took my meds about two months to start to properly work. Amitriptyline is a good one, so I am very hopeful you will recover too! Just stick with it!

[@rickysmart3135]

Hi Matt. Just checking this vid out. What made you increase propanolol from 20mg twice a day to 40mg twice a day? Cheers

[@thebluntyorkshireman5161]

Hello. I never increased from 20mg - I started higher and came down! It was GP driven.

[@rickysmart3135]

@@thebluntyorkshireman5161 same 20 twice a day

[@rickysmart3135]

@@thebluntyorkshireman5161 20mg twice a day?

[@shaquillenewton85]

I think I have this and have started amitriplyne. I’m now at 20 mg. How long did it take you to start feeling your symptoms improving ?

[@thebluntyorkshireman5161]

Hi Shaquille. It took me months to feel or see any kind of improvement. I was at the point where I thought I maybe wasnt going to see any improvement at all. However, I did see some. It just takes time.

[@laurenbaldwin6068]

Hi im wondering if you can help me i have vestibular migraine also and had depersonalization with it for 3 months now constant! Just started on propranolol but im so fed up of this depersonalization if the vestibular migraine doesn't go away will the depersonalization go away or not? Just the GP isn't giving me any answers i feel so lost so fed up! 😕😔 Would appreciate it if you could help me please, a really can't live like this

[@thebluntyorkshireman5161]

Hi Lauren. Yes, it will go away. I know, it is so draining and upsetting but hang on in there. Things do get better. Do you want to chat away from KZbin?

[@laurenbaldwin6068]

@@thebluntyorkshireman5161 please yeah 😢😢😢 im giving up honestly matt, will i send you my number for WhatsApp

[@laurenbaldwin6068]

@@thebluntyorkshireman5161 did you get my message matt

[@laurenbaldwin6068]

@@thebluntyorkshireman5161 how is it gaurenteed that the depersonalization will go away if the migraine doesn't? Honestly i really don't want my life because of it

[@jerryseinfeld5713]

I have many of the same symptoms people with vestibular disorders have... except for 2. I’m so sensitive to motion I can’t even lay down with my eyes closed without feeling somewhat motion sick/nauseated. I can also barely move without feeling very nauseas. Does this seem normal? Did you ever experience anything similar?

[@thebluntyorkshireman5161]

Oh yeah, motion was a big problem for me. When laying down I often would feel like I was being jolted.

[@sarahcoates8449]

Drinking alcohol? What's it like for you?

[@thebluntyorkshireman5161]

It's absolutely fine - but not for my liver...or wallet....