I know exactly what you are going through with the vertigo. I had it many years ago and it was diagnosed as labrinthitis. It seems the semicircular canals (our balance system) becomes infected with a virus. The canals overfill with fluid (from inflamation perhaps) and make the fluid inside the canals move the opposite way than is typical. Hence, the extreme and sudden vertical occurs and often takes a day or two to go away. A prescription drug named ‘Antivert’ is helpful indeed, but you are still likely to feel pretty shaky the next day. Labrinthitis is a virus and will go away in its sweet time, but while it is scary and bizarre, it is truly not serious. It does eventually go away. We have had several friends over the years who have developed labryinthitis and have gotten through just fine. For me, the worst was the fear the first time or two when I was so dizzy that I cold only crawl across the floor and crawl into bed. Standing up and walking was out of the question. Needless to say, I had to take a sick day.

Please do check in with your doctor. He or she is the final authority. But labrinthitis is very common, and the good news is that it will go away. Antivert can help too. I had attacks off and on for about a year. All is fine now.

I hope this helps and I hope to some day have a loving, cuddly LostWoods wegie of my own.

Best regards,

Cathy

We are now using — usually — a Chris Christensen product called Ice On Ice. It’s a little more expensive, but we like the overall results better. I’ve also used it on mats (spray, leave overnight, then comb) and had good results with the mat easily pulling out. I buy my CC products from http://www.cherrybrook.com

Another product — one intended for humans — that we’ve used and some people swear by is Integrity by Joico. It’s a leave-in condidtioner, but it’s not greasy like some leave-in sprays can be. Check beauty supply stores for it.

With any anti-static spray, you will see build up over time if you use it a lot. If you live in a dry climate where you need it often, try alternating the spray with a very light misting of water. Don’t soak your cat! Take a plant mister or a mister you’d use for your face (the aerosole cans of Evian water sold in beauty supply stores are expensive but work great for this) and spritz your cat. It will reactivate the anti-static product along with adding a bit of moisture to the coat.