Specialist in Atlanta?

[amponegem]

I was just diagnosed with MAV today at Emory's Dizziness and Balance Center. I am so glad to know what's wrong with me. I've been suffering with a constant sense of internal motion, dizzy spells, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and cognitive and balance issues since April 2008. I lost a job to it on the eve of the economic collapse and nearly lost everything. I landed a new job in Nov 09, but only lasted 2 weeks before having severe symptoms. I'm currently out on STD. Because of the nature of my job (inherent stress and long days staring at a computer), I'm unsure how I will support myself if I have to go on LTD. Does anyone know of a specialist in Atlanta?

[scott]

Hi there,

Welcome to mvertigo. The doctor to see in Atlanta is Dr Ronald Tusa. He is not renowned for his bedside manner so don't expect a warm and fuzzy appt, however, he does know what MAV is and how to treat it. Apparently he likes Paxil as a first-line approach.

Dr. Ronald Tusa MD
Medical Jobs in Georgia
Neurologist - Atlanta, Georgia

1441 Clifton Rd NE
Center for Rehabilitation Medicine/Emory University
Room R241
Atlanta, GA 30322

http://www.ucomparehealthcare.com/drs/georgia/neurology_child_neurology/Tusa_Ronald.html

Best ... Scott

[amponegem]

Scott,

Thanks for the reply. Dr. Tusa diagnosed me. He didn't say much about treatment other than Paxil, as you mentioned. It was mostly about avoiding triggers and the diet. One of the main triggers happens to be how I make my living. I guess I'm not confident in this treatment course since I've been suffering for so long. I feel like it would have been more effective when the symptoms were still episodic.

Thanks,

Antoinette

[scott]

Antionette,

Yes, Paxil seems to work for this in some cases. Tusa's lab is currently running a clinical trial using Paxil for MAV and there's also some literature I posted here showing that Paxil suppressed migraine. Give it a go and follow his recommendation. It migth do the trick. I'm currently on a low dose myself.

Scott