vertigo is taking me out big time

[OakLeaf]

Ugh, feel better soon. Only suggestion I have, beyond what you're already doing, is moist heat right behind the ear, and postural drainage (lying on your side with the heat pack on your head). I would avoid the neti pot, in my experience that can force stuff deeper into your middle ears. Most ear infections are viral, so they probably won't (and shouldn't) consider an antibiotic unless it goes on for several more days. Hope it doesn't come to that.

[zoom-zoom]

I would try adding Dramamine II to that regimen. Or even just Benadryl. I get vertigo from time-to-time, too...totally out of the blue. Generally doesn't last more than 48 hours, though. But even that feels endless. It's horrid. I hope you have relief really soon.

[Wahine]

You may want to see a doc or Naturopath. Acupuncture can be helpful too.

[ridebikeme]

Like many others have already mentioned, I would visit a DR or Naturopath first and foremost. I work part time in a cardiac rehab facility,(outside the shop) and have a couple of patients that have been recommended by their Dr to use "sea sick' medication. (ther are many brand names)While that may not be a good solution for you, your Naturopath or Dr can alert you to what would work best for you.