Replied by Tom (Regina, Sk) on 10/02/2010
Linda:
Have you tried the $10 possible solution? It is a simple wristband available supposedly at larger drugstores, no prescription required:
http://www.biobands.com/about.htm
The wristband utilizes acupressure, a natural pressure therapy applied to a specific acupuncture point that controls nausea and vomiting. A small bead embedded in the adjustable band presses down on the P6 (Neiguan) point, located three finger widths above the wrist crease between the tendons of the flexor surface of the forearm, approximately in the area of a watchband. They also go by the name "Sea Bands". They will either work, or they won't! For a list of nutrients and vitamins that may reduce your tinnitus, here is a PDF on Dr. Matthias Rath's site:
http://www4.dr-rath-foundation.org/NHC/cellularhealthresearch.htm
http://www4.dr-rath-foundation.org/pdf-files/cellularhealthseries.pdf
It looks like that list would run into many dollars, even just to try for 4-8 weeks.
For the drug, there are many look-up sites like this one:
http://www.drugs.com/meclizine.html
But unlike what it says to ask your doc for more details, they won't give you that time! Your best bet is ask your local library if they have the PDR DRUG Reference book. It's a giant tome the doc looks in every time they write up a prescription. You can go there and just photocopy the page(s) you need for the drug details.
Or, you can buy your own copy (updated every year):
http://www.amazon.com/PDR-Herbal-Medicines-Thomas-Fleming/dp/1563633612
There has also been for years a HERBAL PDR.
As to the more severe aspects, have you heard of or tried the Epley Procedure?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QikUTAmeE0M&feature=related
There are also now specific variants of it, like here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTzQ4FYK_tY&feature=related
Then there's this more detailed set of procedures called NCR:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuJ0HBs2_JA&feature=rec-LGOUT-real_rn-1r-3-HM
Obviously you would have to find out the cost, and whether it's offered in another clinic closer to you, and even if your health insurance will cover it.
