Head Manager at Top Pharma Firm Finds Quick recovery from long-standing vertigo

Mrs. A.J, a fifty-eight-year-old female (Patient Identification Number: 53872) visited the Life Force Mulund clinic on 25th of February 2024 with a complaint of recurrent dizziness, and imbalance, especially after sudden movements and sensation of tilting toward one side. The complaints had started about 15 to 20 years ago but were recently progressing, affecting her ability to work. The episodes occurred daily, majorly two to three times at least, and were affecting her ability to work at her company making her restless and anxious. She had been taking tablets. Vertin 8 mg, twice daily but with little relief.

Associated illness:
Apart from vertigo, she had osteoarthritis and was stable with no major complaints.

Personal and family setup:
The patient was a widowed mother, her daughter being married and shared cordial relations with all. She was content with life and had no major stress except for the vertigo which was annoying.

The patient held the position of head manager at a prestigious pharmaceutical company and her work involved long hours of prolonged standing. Due to vertigo, her ability to work was affected and gradually her confidence had reduced and she was getting more irritable and anxious because of her job responsibilities.

Past illness:
The patient had suffered from piles which was better with dietary changes and uterine fibroids for which surgery was done.

Family illness:
Her father had cardiac disease and had expired long back, whereas her mother had no major health concerns. Her elder brother suffered pneumonia a few years ago and had diabetes mellitus.

At Life Force:
On examination, dizziness was noted when forward bending. The rest of her vitals were well within normal limits. With a more detailed history, she was diagnosed as having Benign paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.
 
She was advised for investigations which included blood reports and MRI and a prescription was given for the same. She was further advised to changes in her diet habits and lifestyle, including exercises to do and avoid, to refrain from sudden abrupt movements, and to avoid being in one position esp. when using computers or standing. 

The patient was also suggested physiotherapy but she was not keen due to time constraints due to her job schedules. On the basis of her case details, Dr Shah prescribed homoeopathic medicines which included his research-based medicines for six weeks. 

Follow ups:
At the first follow-up on the 14th of April 2024, the patient reported a reduction in her frequency of episodes. She had stopped taking Tab. Vertin. Based on her follow-up, she was prescribed for six weeks duration by Dr Shah. Also, since there was a severe deficiency of vitamin D3 in her reports, she was accordingly prescribed a supplement for the same. 

On the 25th of May 2024, the patient mentioned she had no episodes of vertigo. She was further prescribed by Dr Shah for another six weeks and asked for an update afterwards. The patient was following all the instructions about posture, exercises, and taking supplements as was advised earlier.

During the further four to eight months of treatment, the patient had no episodes of vertigo. She was able to work confidently and her anxiety had vanished away. She happily shared her experience with her relatives, who approached us for homoeopathic treatment for their health concerns as well.

Conclusions:
This case shows the efficacy of homoeopathic treatment in managing chronic and debilitating conditions like vertigo. The homeopathic treatment approach addressed both physical and emotional aspects of her health and there were no vertigo episodes reported for months, suggesting long-term stability.

- Written by Dr Varsha Honkalse, Associate doctor to Dr Rajesh Shah, MD (Hom)