... I would not be too concerned about having vestibular nerve damage because the brain can and WILL compensate for the damage. It may take a few months to years, but VRT will greatly speed up this process. ... (21 replies)

... because, for the first time since this happenned, I finally felt like I was dealing with people who understand how hard it is to live with Vestibular nerve damage and who want to help me learn to compensate for it. ... (58 replies)

... Floroquinolone antibiotics can cause vestibular neuropathy, and that is why the doctor asked if you have been on IV antibiotics. But it doesn't matter, since an oral dose can do the same thing. ... (12 replies)

... ns, nothing, healthy perfectly functioning gut. Then this 'thing' starts and everything goes awry. I have always said that at least in my own instance there is damage to one of the big cranial nerves and it is not only affecting my head, it is affecting my entire gut. ... (1 replies)

... Has anyone been told that they have central vestibular damage? ... (1 replies)

... is information helps. I am routing for all of you and anyone who ever has to experience this. Hopefully, some day the medical world will get a better handle on vestibular disorders so no one ever has to deal with this. Take care. ... (5 replies)

... I get disoriented a lot of the time in stores. I've been told that's because the brain is trying to figure everything out to correct from the inner ear nerve damage. Also, there are a lot of things that make us feel woozy in store and restaurants like the noise and lots of items. I also am not driving much. ... (58 replies)

... problem was the dizziness and lightheadedness. I went to an ENT dr and he sent me to have tests done called ENG, VEMP, and caloric test. That is what showed my vestibular nerve and that it was actually damaged, not just inflamed. ... (21 replies)

... dizziness, nausea, etc.. So after three ER visits in one week and seeing an ENT dr who sent me to have an ENG and VEMP test, I got the diagnosis of VN. My left vestibular nerve is damaged and he says that it is irreversible which is not something that I want to hear at my age. ... (21 replies)

... I don't know if you will even get this message or even check this site anymore since it is now March 2011...I have been diagnosed with this VN today. I was told that it was Vertigo & had the exact same symptoms as you. I am so frustrated with this. I have had it for one month now. I have 6 children, a husband, & a mother-in-law that I take care of in my home for the past 2... (12 replies)

... Vestibular evoked myogenic potentials, which assesses function of the saccule and the vestibular nerve, as well as their connections through the medulla. ... (12 replies)

... Vestibular evoked myogenic potentials, which assesses function of the saccule and the vestibular nerve, as well as their connections through the medulla. ... (12 replies)

... It is thought to result from a reactivation of herpes simplex virus that affects the vestibular ganglion, vestibular nerve, labyrinth, or a combination of these. ... (11 replies)

... infection or whatever can lead to cell death, so it's not going to repair. At a lesser level, damage can and does repair over time with some cell renewal. Maybe that's why some people recover quickly and more completely. ... (11 replies)

... The diagnosis I have as of now, after seeing the neurologist and having the ENG, the BAERS and the auditory brain stem test is vestibular hyperacusis. The brain stem tests were normal but the ENG was not. ... (4 replies)

... de my balance issues worse. He thinks the BVD is due to my car accident that I had years ago. I have had balance issues for years and just thought it was due to nerve damage etc from my accident.....guess I had more going on then I thought. ... (2 replies)

... One bit of misinformation regularly posted on "that other place" really irks me but I can't correct it or I won't last long there (its the site admin that posts it). That is, that vestibular nerve damage heals and the patient gets better as the "nerve heals & inflammation subsides". It completely ignores compensation, which is the correct reason people get better. If you... (8 replies)

... the symptoms point to some sort of vestibular problem. Did the ENT order any tests? ... (7 replies)

... ve seen in regards to MS is that vertigo is caused by LESIONS ON THE BRAIN OR BRAINSTEM. i've never seen anything that has anything to do with an attack on the vestibular nerve in the inner ear. maybe there's something out there like that but never seen it. ... (35 replies)

... Hi Robin Excellent!! How are u doing?? :cool: (21 replies)