u/Weak-Inspector8405

For almost three months, I've been living with status vestibular migraine, with constant daily symptoms and very little relief.
Symptoms:
Constant brain fog and feeling “spaced out”
Persistent head pressure and tension-type headache
Dizziness and imbalance
Visual disturbances
Difficulty concentrating

Fatigue and feeling disconnected from reality
My brain and spine MRI were both clear. A 5-day course of prednisolone gave a temporary improvement of around 20%, but symptoms returned soon after finishing it.
I’m currently on 50 mg of amitriptyline, which I’ve been taking for the past 3½ weeks, after starting at 10 mg and gradually increasing the dose.
The symptoms started suddenly one afternoon without warning, and doctors have suggested it may be related to stress. I don’t feel this fully explains it, as there was no obvious period of significant stress at the time, including starting a new corporate job. I’ve also raised the possibility that symptoms may have been triggered by headaches after gym sessions, but this has been considered unlikely by clinicians.
At this point, I’m barely able to leave the house and have essentially lost my new corporate job due to my condition. I’m finding things very difficult right now and would really appreciate any advice or insights from others who may have experienced something similar

Hi guys,
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