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I'm a migraine suferrer and recently had a second bout of what we are thinking is a vestibular migraine. The dizziness still has not gone away.

This all started after a virus (possibly COVID) fall of 25. I began passing out or losing vision, and the dizziness and migraine would last days to weeks.

All tests are clear, including blood tests. MRA is being ordered.

Obviously I now have sky high anxiety and am exhausted trying to get through the day. It's become a cycle where the anxiety increases my dizziness. You all know the drill.

Rizatriptan with meloxicam has been a huge help in the migraines, and somewhat helpful for dizziness.

Doctor wants me to go on topomax, but I'm very concerned about the side effects. I love alone and am a teacher. I'm worried about the "losing words" and read that some folks get vleven more dizzy. I'm responsible for so many students each day, and the environment is already triggering to my current symptoms, but I don't know what else to take. My doctor is aware of my profession.

Any success stories or tips?

Also, I'm still not out of this dizziness episode, and wanted to start taking it once it stopped, so I can get a clear understanding if it's actually helping.

I'm a migraine suferrer and recently had a second bout of what we are thinking is a vestibular migraine. The dizziness still has not gone away.

This all started after a virus (possibly COVID) fall of 25. I began passing out or losing vision, and the dizziness and migraine would last days to weeks.

All tests are clear, including blood tests. MRA is being ordered.

Obviously I now have sky high anxiety and am exhausted trying to get through the day. It's become a cycle where the anxiety increases my dizziness. You all know the drill.

Rizatriptan with meloxicam has been a huge help in the migraines, and somewhat helpful for dizziness.

Doctor wants me to go on topomax, but I'm very concerned about the side effects. I love alone and am a teacher. I'm worried about the "losing words" and read that some folks get vleven more dizzy. I'm responsible for so many students each day, and the environment is already triggering to my current symptoms, but I don't know what else to take. My doctor is aware of my profession.

Any success stories or tips?

Also, I'm still not out of this dizziness episode, and wanted to start taking it once it stopped, so I can get a clear understanding if it's actually helping.

I get cold sores fairly frequently especially during the school year because my job is stressful. The first week back and I got a monster on the side of my mouth. I'm doing all my usual at home remedies but cannot take the prescription valtrax because it gives me horrible migraines. It's so frustrating because I know it helps but the migraines are too pervasive and painful.

I just want to share because I'm so frustrated. Of course this is the first week of school which means picture day and I teach freshman who of course lac filters and ask questions. On top of all the stress and making sure that I don't spread it. I become hyperviligant which also contributes to the stress.

As an aside, I would also welcome any suggestions!

I'm doing the usual ice alcohol or acetone whatever I have available and of course lysine.

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I'm working on lessening my burnout from school. I've been a high school ELA teacher for 6 years with hundreds of students. Endless hours on clthe computer and grading essays has taken its toll. Not to mention I teach some high need students and have a toxic admin.

I've been working on boundaries and see a therapist. I have done everything I can to streamline my classroom etc. But I still am just so tired all the time.

I'm wondering how others keep their sanity and energy conserved for when they get home.