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November 5, 2008 By

DEAR DR. GOTT:
I have been reading of the success of lipo-flavonoids on dizziness in your column. There has never been any mention of the time span when this treatment becomes effect. Could you advise how long it takes to see some improvement?

DEAR READER:
How fast improvement is seen varies from person to person and is dependent on the severity of the problem. Some may experience improvement within a few days or weeks while others may not see results for up to six months. There is also the set of individuals for whom the product does not work.

If you have not done so, I urge you to see your doctor regarding your dizziness. This can be a symptom of benign conditions such as vertigo as well as potentially serious disorders such as heart disease. Once the cause has been determined, appropriate treatment can begin. [Read more...]

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July 26, 2008 By

DEAR DR. GOTT:
You have written about vertigo several times. In a few, some of the writers said that they were taking “Lipo-Flavoniods”. I have suffered from vertigo for a number of years. It comes and goes but this last attack has lasted for six weeks with no signs of letting up so decided to try these “Lipo-Flavonoids”. However, having searched in several vitamin stores and calling several more, I could not find the product and was told that it did not exist. They said they had a product called “Bioflavonoids” and perhaps what I had read was just a misprint. I purchased a package and am trying it, but I think you should write a correction in your column because I am sure there are many more people out there looking for a product that isn’t real.

I have also made an appointment with an ear-nose-and-throat specialist just to be sure that nothing more serious is going on. [Read more...]

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March 26, 2008 By

DEAR DR. GOTT:
Please help. I have a male friend who is dizzy and nauseated all the time. He had had all kinds of tests and medications but nothing seems to help. It is very discouraging and he is starting to show signs of depression. His doctors don’t seem interested and we don’t know where to turn.

DEAR READER:
It sounds to me that your friend is nauseated and dizzy because of chronic vertigo. This is a problem that stems from his ear. He desperately needs to see an ear-nose-and-throat specialist. There is therapy available for this common condition.

While awaiting his appointment he may wish to try Lipo-Flavonoid which has shown vast improvement in some individuals. (Be sure to mention this to the specialist.)

To give you related information, I am sending you a copy of my Health Report “Ear Infections and Disorders”. Other readers who would like a copy should send a self-addressed, stamped number 10 envelope and $2 to Newsletter, PO Box 167, Wickliffe, OH 44092. Be sure to mention the title.

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March 7, 2008 By

DEAR DR. GOTT:
I am a 79-year-old male. I have had three separate heart bypass surgeries; needless to say, I do have heart problems. I am currently under the care of two doctors for this, a cardiologist and a defibrillator specialist.

My current problem is vertigo/dizziness. This started April 2007 and I can’t seem to find any relief. My doctors have ruled out my heart as the cause. I have seen my family physician, a neurologist, an ear-nose-and-throat specialist and two emergency room physicians. No one can tell me what to do to get relief, only that I have vertigo.

How do I get someone to help me rather than just telling me what I have?

DEAR READER:
Vertigo is an inability to keep normal balance while standing or sitting caused by an irritation in the inner ear. It can be accompanied by nausea and weakness. Symptoms often lessen or disappear shortly after lying down or remaining motionless for several minutes.

Doctors often recommend and have success with the Brandt-Daroff exercises and the Epley maneuver. The Brandt-Daroff exercises are done at home while sitting on a bed or couch, quickly leaning to one side for 30 seconds and then sitting up. Duplicate the exercise on the other. Repeat about 20 times. It is best to have someone with you if you are worried about the possibility of falling.

The Epley maneuver is performed by a physician and is primarily used to treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. While sitting down, he or she will turn your head 45 degrees toward the affected side, lean you back and finally sit you up. This is repeated on the opposite side. The last move will be to lean you forward about 30 degrees.

Another option is an over-the-counter dietary supplement called Lipo-Flavonoid. It is a combination of vitamins, minerals and bioflavonoids that was developed to treat the symptoms of Meniere’s disease (vertigo, tinnitus and hearing loss). Judging from my readers, when it works, it is amazing; however, not everyone experiences relief.

I recommend that you seek a second opinion from an ear-nose-and-throat specialist. He or she should be able to offer more treatment options and in-depth information.

To give you related information, I am sending you a copy of my Health Report “Ear Infections and Disorders”. Other readers who would like a copy should send a self-addressed, stamped number 10 envelope and $2 to Newsletter, PO Box 167, Wickliffe, OH 44092. Be sure to mention the title.

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Tinnitus, common yet annoying

January 27, 2008 By

DEAR DR. GOTT: I am in desperate need of your advice on stopping constant buzzing in my ears. It is interfering with my entire life.

My sister has given me the address from your column in hopes that a copy of the article could be sent to me or if you could once again give the solution in your column. Please help.

DEAR READER: You are suffering from a common medical ailment called tinnitus. Your first step ought to be a consultation with an ear-nose-and-throat specialist. Meanwhile I recommend Lipo-Flavonoid — an over-the-counter product to reduce or eliminate the buzzing.

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