Ditch the Brandt Daroff Exercises; Do This Instead to Get Rid of Vertigo!
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2023
- BPPV, or Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, can literally stop you in your tracks. Brandt Daroff exercises are still prescribed, however the the least effective and most arduous technique you can do for treating BPPV. As always, make sure you are properly diagnosed because the symptoms can be coming from something more serious and dangerous.
These exercises are called Brandt-Daroff exercises. Start in an upright, seated position. Then move into a lying position on one side with your nose pointed up at about a 45-degree angle. Stay in this position for about 30 seconds (or until the vertigo subsides, whichever is longer). Then move back to the seated position and stay for 30 seconds. Repeat on the other side. This should be done 5 times on each side, 2 times a day holding each position for 30 seconds. It is recommended to do these for at least two weeks even if your symptoms go away before then.
In this video, I am going to show you the most effective treatment for getting rid of BPPV, the Epley and Semont plus maneuvers.
Chapters:
0:00: Intro
1:58: Where Does BPPV Come From
2:46: Brandt Daroff
7:00: Semont Plus
7:25: Modified Epley
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That’s wonderful! And yes, it could be very scary. If it doesn’t seem to have resolved, and you need more help, feel free to contact a medical professional in your area. But I’m glad that it seem to have helped for now! And hopefully that’s all you’ll need commonly it only takes one or two sessions! Feel free to share, and thank you for your feedback
I’m so glad I found this video!!! Thank you for this! Urgent Care said to stop doing the exercises because I had fluid in my ear, after 3 weeks of nasal spray & Sudafed and bpvv, I went to my ENT who was useless. I went home from the doctor and found this through Reddit. 1x doing this knocked it out, my day is made! Thank you so much!!!
Yeah!!! I am so glad it help. Feel free to download my free Bppv testing guide just in case you need it on hand. And as always, you can comment or reach out to me by email treatdizzinessathome@gmail.com if you need.
I love that you reply to people. Thankyou
@@leatherles aw thank you!
I got vertigo a week ago. Scared me tremendously as it was very intense. I did what you said in the video. The vertigo was very scary but after doing this 2x it seems to have worked and it’s been a couple days with zero vertigo. Thanks !
So happy to hear!
Wow! I've been doing the Brandt Daroff for 7 days with little improvement. In one session copying the moves in this video I am cured. Thank you, I don't usually comment but this was something special
That’s wonderful to hear! Yes, the brand Daroff is still prescribed quite often in the ER and I’m not really sure why. There are so many other techniques like the Semont that are superior. I have some other videos on Prevention and things to look for to reduce your risk for any reoccurrences on my BPPV playlist. Feel free to watch, the more you know the more tools you’ll have in your toolbox if you ever need that information again. 😀 Best of luck and I’m glad you’re feeling better!
I’m so happy I found this video. I’m in the UK (though born & raised in Michigan) & have developed BPPV in the last 48 hours. My doctor here prescribed me short-term anti-sickness/dizziness tablets & gave me instructions to do the Brandt-Daroff exercise at home (3 x a day for 2 weeks!) I’ve attempted it only once this morning & have felt awful for the rest of the day. It was intense & made me want to throw up. I’m scared to try again, but I desperately want relief. I will definitely try the Semont or Epley exercises instead. Both scare me, but if they will likely give me quicker relief, I’m willing to give it one more try. I don’t like the sound of Semont bringing on intense vertigo, but I suppose that’s the price to pay… I’m in such despair.
Good luck with the maneuvers! They truly are effective when done right. And thank gosh you only have to do it one to two times ( 1 x day) versus three times a day until dizziness goes away days later
Thanks for this excellent presentation. Answers many of my questions.
You’re very welcome!
I had vertigo diagnosed a month ago and ended up in hospital as it was constant all day and night. I had never had it before. It came back yesterday all day and night and today most of the day with vomiting as well. I will be happy to try this, anything for fast relief from this life altering illness.
If it’s constant vertigo this video won’t be helpful. Is it constant or just positional?
Any light or sound sensitivity? Headache ? Hearing loss or changes?
this absolutely helped me, i was diagnosed with bppv in april and my dizziness returned this past sunday and i tried this exercise. it worked wonders, thank you so much!!! i feel so much better now and if i ever have vertigo again this will be my go to exercise.
I am so happy you found this, and it is my go to as well :)
...I thank you very much 😊.
76 yr old white female started about 4-6 months ago, walked with a wabbel, felt ungrounded, weak and super dizzy off and on. Super bad ear infections when baby, parents argued alot.
I am definitely going to try this as I have a massage table, no other health conditions, no medications, no surgeries 😊
Best of luck to you. Always see a provider to help you get a proper diagnosis to see what treatment path you should be on and a VNG is a good test to help diagnose the source or dizziness too
Well done!!! ❤
Thank you!
Thank you for this
You’re welcome!
Thank you, as your videos are great 😊 wish u was in uk
Thank you! I can do a zoom call for a virtual coaching session if you’d like. customcarerehab.com/virtual-vestibular-coaching if you’d like to learn more
I am away at moment and yes that be nice, I get back to you in a few days if that is ok, thank you very much 😊
@@Pensioner1203 welcome!
@@treatdizzinessathome2023how do zoom pls
This is a very informative video. Thank you.
Did I understand you to say that none of these three procedures will be effective for crystals in the horizontal canal? What to do then for the horizontal canal?
Your are correct none of those will treat the horizontal canal. Can you see my playlist of BPPV treatment? That has a lot of info about all BpPV treatment options. Here is a free download on how to identify which ear and which canal in the order I test my patients customcarerehab.com/bppv-self-testing-guide-download
Oww you are magician... i treated this immediately.. jeej now i can go out
That is wonderful news!!!
Came across your video while looking for Brandt- Daroff technique, gave it a try...my dizzyness has gone, not just Drop dead gorgeous then 😘 haha, but seriously Thank you
Glad I can help!! And thank you ☺️
I got vertigo, but since i saw you and your beautiful eyes now i have vertigo in my heart ! so beautiful and professional !
Why, thank you. Hopefully you find the information useful and have a great day ☺️
Thanks for this video. I have yet to get to a specialist to have a formal diagnosis. A few weeks ago, I had a vertigo incident that lasted hours! The Epley maneuver fixed it but I still have some vertigo when I sit up in the morning or as I was working on my car yesterday, lying down on my back with my head turned. I'm out of the country right now so the research I'm doing as to which side and what type is still up in the air. Thank you.
It’s very very important to identify which side you’re having positional vertigo in order to get success. Here’s a free e-book outlining where you can self test, always consider this will be risky and I always advise the medical professional analyze the results of the test. I do have another video, on de coding Pppp it does demonstrate these test maneuvers
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@@treatdizzinessathome2023 Thank you! I'll read it and get checked as soon as I'm able. So appreciate your knowledge and response.
Try taking vitamins, it worked for me. Tinnitus and vertigo gone.
@@craigwigglesworth9316 glad it worked for your case!
What vitamins?please share @@craigwigglesworth9316
Have been suffering with vertigo for nearly two months now, at first doctor said it was labyrinthitis, then ear infection and gave me a nasal spray even though antihistamines can make me dizzy, and now possible ear crystals, am waiting on a hospital appointment for proper diagnosis but they say could be 40+ weeks for that appointment (UK, NHS waiting times). In the meantime I've tried epley which i found myself on google and it helped a little but then the doctor advised Brandt Daroff and after 4 days of that the symptoms are far worse! Previously it lasted only a few seconds up to a minute maybe but now its lasting minutes with headache and tiredness all day. Its debilitating and frightening. It hits worse when trying to drive, especially going through tunnels or when first sitting up from the exercises and the rest of the time i feel like im floating when i walk, like my head and body are floating separately. Im definitely going to to go back to the epley and try the plus move too 🤞 hopefully clear it soon! Just want to feel normal again!
Let me send you to the gaze stability videos. They are some of my earlier videos so they’re probably pretty boring to watch, but if labyrinthitis was the correct diagnosis, gaze stability exercises are going to be necessary in your recovery. With the visually triggered dizziness, like in the tunnels, it sounds like your dizziness is starting to have a multi factorial cause. It’s definitely best to have an individualized program, but some of my videos can be very helpful. If you ever want to do a virtual coaching call, I’d be happy to review your case and make some suggestions ☺️
ruclips.net/video/Z6Vro-WJmIw/видео.htmlsi=TxNx2FswO0cfLhpg try this video ☺️
@@treatdizzinessathome2023 thank you the gaze videos/exercises sound interesting, I'll happily try those!
Also try the Foster Manoeuvre, very effective fast results🙏🇦🇺
Had a mild but constant case for over a week now. Going on vacation in less than a week and worry it’s not going away. Will try these !! How many reps should I do ?Thanks
It’s recommended to do 2-3 reps, resting 1-2 minutes. Up to 3x day until the is dizziness gone
Hello from Sweden.
Just seeing your video how to get well. I have had the vertigo for a month and done similar manoeuvres but I realice after seeing your video that I haven't done them right all the way. I have the crystal in my right ear. I was told to sleep on a flat pillow on my crystal side? You showed 2 manoeuvres. Shall I do both or just pick one? Last question, I have had a light headache on same side as my crystal ear, is that common?
Thank you so much for the help. I will try it later today 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Hello! I recommend choosing from the right epley, r semont, or right foster maneuver. I typically recommend doing 2-3 reps of the same maneuver waiting 15 minutes in between. if you do the epley, make sure your head is below horizontal or below the bed by 20-30 degrees. If the next day you still feel off, I would then try a different maneuver. I do have a playlist of all my BPPV maneuvers, Thank you for reaching out and good luck!
Oh my god I've been suffering so bad just left my doctor's office of course he was going to set me up for physical therapy after I've been taking Dramamine etc etc I did your first maneuver a couple times and I don't even know if I was doing it right and it still seems too good to be true but it was like poof gone this is unbelievable I am so happy I am literally in tears
Awww I’m so happy this could help you 🫶 please let me know if you have any questions or need anything else. Thank you so much for sharing as well.; That means a lot. 😃
What are the causes of having vertigo?
@@user-bv2vi8ym3c While there are many, here is a video describing the 5 most common caused of vertigo. let me know if you have any questions!
I've been suffering from "BPPV" for 2wks and have had 4 PT sessions with no relief, I test negative for nastagmus and then all of a sudden it's back
@@cristivandenbosch7962 just to clarify; you don’t have nystagmus- but do you feel dizzy in testing positions? Have they done maneuvers despite no nystagmus?
Thank you. Can you let me know if we hold the epley positions and for how long. You are zipping through them. Also which part of the epley is modified? Thanks in advance
“Modified Epley” is real name of the Epley now; as it’s written in research papers and I’m just so used to calling it that ☺️ sorry for confusion!
In each position, wait for dizziness to go away, then slowly count to 30 seconds. If you’re finding that you are still having dizziness with a Epley, you could even wait to 60 seconds, some peoples fluid just move slower than others.
@@treatdizzinessathome2023 thank you so much. Great videos!
@@nitawal Aw thank you!
I have it for long time
Sorry to hear this 😩 has someone given you a diagnosis?
Not sure if this is generalizable. I had clicking in my right ear for years. Not all the time. in the beginning it was only a few times a month. But recently the frequency had increased to many times every day for a few seconds each time. Just an annoyance really. I read something about popping your ear to make the clicking stop. I did that and it would work for a few hours but the clicking would always come back. Then one day I had no clicking. Same on day 2. On day 3 I awoke with severe vertigo. Did I bring it on? Not sure but the sequence of events leads me to think it's a strong maybe. The clicking has not come back. But now I am dealing with this positional vertigo. Currently I am trying to learn these various techniques to get rid of it. I would trade this for the clicking sound any day.
Any hearing loss or changes associated with the spell or the dizziness?
I mainly feel it when I sit up, or looking up after looking down. From the hallpike manuver it’s not clear which ear is the problem for me. Is it bad to do the exercises both sides?
It’s very rare to have it both ears, and yes it can be bad to do the exercise for both sides in the same day. What happens roll in bed? Have you checked horizontal canal testing first? Check out my video on Do I have BPPV? And I have a free download on how to do which tests, in the exact order. In my description of this video
@@treatdizzinessathome2023thank you I will check that. You’re videos are really great. I’m quite worried I have something worse because I’ve also had unilateral tinnitus for about 12 years.
Edit: yes I would say rolling to the side causes symptoms but sitting up is the most notable (maybe because laying down I feel supported by the bed). If I go out and get on with my day, walking around standing up it seems to calm down too.
I had vertigo with swine flu in 2009. I've been permanently dizzy all the time since. If I stand and close my eyes I'd fall over.
I don't have vertigo and haven't had it since swine flu.
I've been sent to ENT specialists all who can't find anything wrong!
I was sent for physio but this didn't help.
Have you had a VNG to see how impaired the vestibular nerve is? And it definitely depends on what your therapist tried as to whether they prescribed appropriate exercises. Id be happy to chat to see if I could point you in a particular direction 🙂
Other videos say hold each position 30 seconds to a minute. Or hold until dizziness stops for 30 seconds before continuing.
What do you say about hold time?
Wait until dizziness goes away and then slowly count to 30 even 60 seconds. Some people have very thick and lymphatic fluid, which takes extra time to get those crystals to move into the canal and ready for the second position. Are having a hard time clearing the crystals I always advise to to wait longer versus the shorter time of 30 seconds. Most important thing is always wait for the dizziness to go away before you start counting. ☺️
Question please… so what causes the crystals to move in the first place?
Thank you 😃
So I have a few videos on BPPV that might explain that further- this one is actually pretty good! ruclips.net/video/1V_3Wwk6Pj8/видео.htmlsi=enyl6QvMS_RX-nb9 (home remedies for BPPV)
Or I have another “decoding BPPP”.
Other common reasons- age, history of migraine, being a women, head trauma/fall/concussion. Then when you lay flat the stones just go into the canal where they shouldn’t be.
So I have a few videos on BPPV that might explain that further- this one is actually pretty good! ruclips.net/video/1V_3Wwk6Pj8/видео.htmlsi=enyl6QvMS_RX-nb9 (home remedies for BPPV)
Or I have another “decoding BPPP”. Other common reasons- age, history of migraine, being a women, head trauma/fall/concussion. Then when you lay flat the stones just go into the canal where they shouldn’t be.
Let me know your thoughts and great question!
Hello. I have had vertigo coupled with heavy headedness since the last 4 months. It comes and goes and i had about 4 episodes which stayed for 4-5 days, more or less. I had medication and the vertigo goes away after that, but the heavy headedness remains.it usually affects the side and back of my head and It comes and goes. Sometimes i feel imbalanced while my had feels heavy also feel as if my body and brain movement are not synchronised. Feels like my body is moving faster than my head. Does this happen when you have bppv? Also my head only spins in certain positions like when i am laid on my right or on prostration during my prayer.
First, I would suggest downloading this self assessment guys to see if you do have BPpV in any of the canals customcarerehab.com/bppv-self-testing-guide-download.
Second, BPPV is positional and temporary and so if you’re having dizziness constantly for 4 to 5 days that would likely be a different condition. However if its periodic and comes and goes during these 4 to
five days you could be dealing with BPPV.
Lastly, with the heavy headedness at the base of the skull, I think you might be having some cervicogenic dizziness. Have you watched my videos on getting rid of neck pain? As always with persistent symptoms I recommend seeing a physician to make sure you are on the right track. Hope that helps! I do have a playlist on neck, pain and cervicogenic dizziness. You could probably find some good videos there
I tried that first one, the B-D one, for a few days and got no nystagmus. I switched to the Epley and got lots of it. Can i switch off between the two techniques you showed? One is much easier to do on the couch. The bed is upstairs, which is difficult when I have bad vertigo. I get it a few times a year and it's always my left ear.
Yes, you can definitely pick different maneuvers and find what works best for you. I often switch between the Semont, the epley, sometimes the foster maneuver, and then lastly, the Brandt Daroff, if none of those work.
I had about 30 second interval of extreme vertigo 3 days ago. Since then i have had very constant head aches. Ive just done a few of the eppley exercises so far, but head is constantly hurting. I am going to try your newer method now. Have you seen others with this head ache problem ?
Headache normally does not accompany BPPV. I would always call your physician to rule out any other sinister causes of headache plus dizziness before assuming it’s Bppv. With that being said, headache plus dizzy could be vascular, migraine, or the neck got tight because of the dizziness.
Are you still Having dizziness to?
I don’t think it is what you would call a normal headache. My head hurts fairly constantly and i still have some slight dizziness. I have never had migraines in the past. I had vertigo one other time a couple of years ago and i was able to rid it by doing the excercises. Tylenol does nothing to help relieve it. I am going to seek help soon as it is very constant and unrelenting.
@@scottyfritts2225 you can try some neck stretches to help but definitely see a physician to make sure you are on the right track
Thank you ! I’m going to do some more exercises also. I’m wondering if there is a way to tell which side of the head is the problem
@@scottyfritts2225 yes I have a couple videos in the canalith repositioning maneuver playlist that I cover that question ruclips.net/p/PLxFNCwzw2eJ2Zc6sGU_1wUsZPkN1MG-FZ&si=-PN66umtM-sIHvF3
I have BPV but it often affects both sides when laying down. I can turn to the right or left and get dizzy so often have to sleep on my back. Is that common? It doesn’t seem to be just one ear
Hi! If you have it when you roll on both sides I am guessing you actually have your BPPV in the horizontal canal. It it actually one ear involved BUT you’ll feel it when Rolling to both sides. Check out my videos on horizontal canal. Can you tell which side is worse. Also, a certified vestibular therapist with goggles might need to help you figure out if it’s a free floating crystal or stuck. Horizontal canal can be tricky
How do you know which side is affected if you can’t get to a Dr ?
Will these exercises work for oscillating vertigo? I've been dealing with oscillating vertigo for 2 months post cruise. Saw the ENT and, after testing, said I had BPPV (left ear) and prescribed brandt daroff exercises 3xday for 3 weeks. This was almost a month ago. The symptoms have subsided a bit but not gone away completely. I still feel side to side vertigo which gets triggered when sitting and eating and when I'm working on front of the computer. Not sure what else to do at this point and it's very frustrating 😢
If you have BPPV that has been diagnosed, then I would definitely use the Epley or the semont plus maneuvers over the Brandt Daroff. However, rocking vertigo that’s rather constant but better when you’re moving Post travel might be mal De debarqment. I would need to talk to you specifically about what oscillating vertigo means to you, but there are specific exercises that can help rocking dizziness I would just need to learn a little bit more about your case. I would recommend the video on “decoding BPPV” to see if you have this condition. I’ll comment below with that links
ruclips.net/video/sQ54Ux8kAHI/видео.htmlsi=Q-elZ_cW6MM-Cast How to self test for BPPV.
I also offer a virtual vestibular coaching program or we meet virtually I can review your case and then prescribe the individual his home program. Let me know if that something you’re interested! Happy to help. ☺️
@@treatdizzinessathome2023 thank you! I also think it's mdds and not bppv based on my symptoms. By oscillating I mean a feeling of being pulled right or left. And at the very beginning (2 months ago) i would feel very fatigue, braun fog, and like a gravitational pull down and very imbalanced. I've never felt the room spinning or anything like that and mentioned this to the doctor before all the tests. It does go away completely when I'm driving but walking sometimes exacerbates it. Should I go back to my doctor?
@@CrystalNouveauC you can make an appointment with your doctor, but I am assuming you need a vestibular rehab program and grounding program (quite effective). Medications can be complimentary but would have to be appropriately prescribed.
Try taking vitamins, it worked for me. Tinnitus and vertigo gone.
I'd like to try Semont exercise. After doing Brandt-Daroff 2X/day for 2 weeks (vertigo went away after the first day), I reduced to once a day after that (the last 5 days). But this morning vertigo returned during floor stretching. After that I did the B-D exercise, and only when I sat up did the spinning occur, so I don't know which side is the affected side in order to do Semont. Any suggestion?
When you lay down you need to identify which way you spin. When you sit up that could be a crystal on either side falling back into the canal. The first position (laying down) should give you dizziness if there is a crystal there. I have a full playlist on BPPV and one of the videos is how do I identify which ear has the crystals. In the pinned comments there should be a free downloaded test for BPPV as well.
@@treatdizzinessathome2023 Thx. So now after doing Semont twice vertigo is gone. Since I've had vertigo from either side since the initial episode, do you suggest as preventive maintenance doing Semont on both sides once a day, or is Brandt-Daroff better for that?
@@planetarykidz these maneuvers are only only to treat not prevent. I would suggest my video on 5 home remedies to prevent Bppv. I’ll paste here ruclips.net/video/1V_3Wwk6Pj8/видео.htmlsi=y1DDkTUH076dMli7
Do you have to be actively going through an episode. I have only had it 2 days both in the morning when I first wake up. Fine the rest of the day.
So BPPV is generally only going to be felt when you lay into bed, roll in bed, or get out of bed. Then the rest of the day you can feel fine unless you move your head up too quickly like to look at a plane or something. So if you have symptoms in bed, you could probably benefit from doing the Epley or salon maneuvers. However, if you only feel it when you’re sitting up a little trickier, and we have to figure out exactly what’s causing that sensation, it could be a few things.
i've only had it 2 mornings when I wake up and turn to look at my clock and 1 time doing a mobility routine where i turn up to look at my rotation hand behind me.@@treatdizzinessathome2023
Wow this actually might be helping me.. finally… thank yu so much.. the Brandt-darroff didn’t make sense to me either .. I did both of these and am starting to actually feel a change after 8 days.. is there a sleep position you’d recommend so I don’t mess it all up again?? Ha
Please keep me posted on your progress😀 the science doesn’t support changing your sleep position for prevention but I do recommend sleeping 45 degrees upright for 2 nights and don’t sleep on the affected side for 2 nights because I am super conservative in my approach. But after that, your should feel comfortable to sleep your normal way. BPPV can reoccur within a year so just be mindful of going to the dentist or the hair salon and having your head back for too long. Feel free to ask more questions ☺️
I've had this since Wednesday and it has already improved from the dizziness. The only symptoms I have now are being off balance when turning my head too fast and fluid in my ear which is affecting my hearing I guess. The doctor prescribed Claritin and another medicine that starts with a m I can't think of the name right now. Since I no longer have the dizziness and just feeling off balance a little should I keep up the exercises or is everything going to clear up on its own?
Glad your symptoms are improving. If the dizziness is meclizine, read up on that medication, it does nothing for BPPV, and it will actually suppress the vestibular system. Meaning it will reduce that nerve function and can slow your recovery. It is very good for acute attacks, Ménière’s disease, vestibular, Migraine, But definitely do a little bit more research on which conditions I can be helpful for before you take it consistently. Your doctor knows your exact case so I’m sure the medication is appropriate, just do a little research before hand. 😁 as far as what to do next, if you do not have vertigo in the testing positions for BPPV you do not have to do those exercises anymore. But I would recommend starting habituation exercises like 180° turns and some gas stability exercises. I have a video on what to do for residual dizziness after BPPV.
ruclips.net/video/gXd4mEGn6l8/видео.htmlsi=vFsYr8kgLI1Xu_XL sorry RUclips doesn’t allow clickable links in comments so you’ll have to paste In browser but here’s the video
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I’m 53 and have been dealing with Vertigo for 20 years. I usually get a few episodes a year that last for a few days. 95% of the time it’s in my left ear and I do the Epley maneuver, as recommended from seeing a vestibular therapist in the past, to correct it. Which works 90% of the time and subsides. For the last 6 days it was being quite bad. In bed for 2 days, Very wobbly when walking, like my head is floating. I can’t drive, looking down or tilting my head makes me spin. I know it’s on my left side so what exercise would you recommend? I’m just so afraid of making it worse if I do the wrong exercise. I am so desperate.
Hi Cathy , so sorry for what you’re going through! First, if you have a local vestibular, therapist and in person treatment is probably the most accurate way to identify that the stone is in fact in the left posterior canal and didn’t switch to a horizontal canal. And just in the past two weeks, I had two patients who have had history of PPV in the left and they had it in the opposite ear for the first time ever. So my point is, although we can assume it’s in that canal it could be a different canal this time which is why it may be more difficult to treat. I have a playlist on BPPV on my homepage which has a lot of information on different test maneuvers, including and barbecue roll for the horizontal canal and semont And Semont plus for the posterior canals. Also here is a free download on BPPV testing guide that takes you through all the tests to help you identify where the stone is this time Bppv self test guide: customcarerehab.com/bppv-self-testing-guide-download Free BPPV testing download.
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Can you do these as a "maintenance " to avoid having a reoccurrance?
In some patients yes I have used as maintenance if someone continues to develop every 2 months let say. It takes a bit to figure out how often YOU need to do them, but yes for some people I preventively used the epley, semont, or semont plus if posterior canal is involved. And the gufoni if horizontal canal is involved. This is not backed by research but purely on an individual basis and anecdotal. But my patients with recurrent BPPV seem to manage better.
Have you watched my video on “ five home remedies to prevent BPPV attacks? “
How do I know which ear is causing me vertigo? For example, when in bed and I roll from lying on me right side onto my left side, I get vertigenous. Is it my right ear or my left ear th at I need to address?
Hi there! Below is my playlist on BPPV. Included are videos that give you hints on how do identify which ear is causing your vertigo. I actually have a specific video called. How do I identify which ear is causing your vertigo 😃When it comes to rolling, you could be dealing with the horizontal canal. I also have a free download on how I test my clients that I suggest, maybe you download it might help give you the most accurate answer. Of course seeing a specialist and having them see you on one is probably the best of getting an accurate plan. ruclips.net/p/PLxFNCwzw2eJ2Zc6sGU_1wUsZPkN1MG-FZ&si=ZsTm1BptI4YWw_NB
Should this be done as maintenance when I don't have vertigo if I'm prone to it?
No, there’s no evidence to suggest that maneuvers should be done for maintenance. They are only two put displaced crystals back in their “home”
Would these work when you have vertigo laying down?
Like waking up from bed, can you do these and they would still work cause you can’t get up.
If you are in fact, dealing with BPPV yes they would work even if you couldn’t get out of bed. You would just try to get to that first position and probably stay there 1 to 2 minutes as the video instructs. Again that is if you are dealing with BPPV which is commonly provoked by getting into and out of bed
Thank you so much! I did the Semont plus. It is easier to performed w/ less steps. Will keep trying for a few more days.
*update: after waking up the next day. I performed the Semont plus again and I can already feel it's effectiveness. I was able to go to work without feeling nausea. After work I quickly went home and do it one more time and I felt that my vertigo is gone! I reluctantly tested out by laying on my bad side (this usually gives me intense dizziness and I would break out in cold sweats) and nothing happened. I'm so surprised I was able to lay on my bad side after not being able to for almost two weeks. Thank you so much, you're a God sent! After trying so many other exercise unsuccessfully. The Semont plus worked for me perfectly. Now I can confidently cancel my appointment at the vertigo clinic.
Great! And the evidence points to its effectiveness. The foster, epley, and semont all treat posterior canal BPPV (I have a BPPV playlist if you need those options)
Hi. I'm in UK. I have not spoken to anyone regarding my Vertigo which came on first late December and was acute. I suffered for 3 days before it abated. Recently its returned. Its pointless for me to seek help from an HCP because the wait list is a mile long. My worst dizziness is lying in bed, head on a thin pillow and turning it to the right. I don't know which ear is involved tho in attack the room seems to spin clockwise. Is this something you can help with Amy?
Hi there! sounds like it could be BPPV of the right ear. I have many resources in my BPPV playlist including how to figure out which ear is involved, how to test and different maneuvers you can try. I also have a free download on testing for Bppv, and I have a BPPV ebook to purchase without a test and how to treat. I also coach people virtually if you need more guidance. Direct email is: Treatdizzinessathome@gmail.com if needed
payhip.com/TreatDizzinessatHome here is my store for ebook if needed . Just let me know if you need other guidance!
Thankyou so much Amy. For coming back to me and the advice. I'm 73 yo and really get badly disorientated by Vertigo attacks. Question. Is it any detriment to try BOTH sides if not totally sure which Ear is involved? Thanks again.
@@leatherles seeing someone in person is the only way to be sure but this guide could help you customcarerehab.com/bppv-self-testing-guide-download
How to diagnose at which channel the stone is?
This is a guide to walk you through the identification customcarerehab.com/bppv-self-testing-guide-download. Also I have a lot on my channel a playlist on BPPv and more about how to find out which ear. Those videos would Answer your question too 😁
I cannot do the Epley. I usually do the half somersault maneuver, but decided to do the BrandtDaroff because it is easier to do.
My question now is, can a Brandt Daroff and the Half Somersault be done in the same day?
If the half somersault or Foster maneuver is effective at treating your crystals, you should not have to do the front door off. Are you using Brandt Daroff exercises to habituate to dizziness or have you been diagnosed with active BPPV and need to treat it?
@@treatdizzinessathome2023Thanks for responding so quickly! I currently have right ear active BPPV. I decided to try the Brandt Daroff instead of the Half Somersault/Foster becuase it is easier to do, and I do want to try and habituate. BUT, if it takes that much longer, I would like to do the Half Somersault/Foster. But I am not sure if I should do two different maneuvers in the same day. What is your recommendation? I have been dealing with BPPV for many years now and usually I have good success with the Foster. I wish I would not have tried to change it up.
@@Temirah1 check out my video on the semont plus. It’s almost Brandt daroff but it actually will take the stone over the top of the canal, and fix the problem as a post to Brent Dürer off, which Jess hopes to dissolve the stones over a lengthy period of time. The semont maneuver can be effective and get rid of your vertigo, and just one session.
@@Temirah1 if you would like to do both in one day. I would do Brandt Daroff first and then do the foster maneuver
@@treatdizzinessathome2023 thank you so much for your help!
In between the manovures do u have to wait till the dizziness stops before moving on to the next position
I always recommend waiting 15 minutes before you do another maneuver again.
If you are referring to, how long do you wait in each position, wait for any dizziness to go away and then slowly count to 60 seconds before position and continuing the maneuver.
Great thanks I only
Last a few secs and I hate the feeling so pull myself up . But I’ll keep trying .
@@sharonstephenson6618 once you decide to start the treatment, you have to finish the treatment. You’ll feel miserable if you start the treatment and then just sit back up. It shouldn’t last for more than 60 seconds though. If it’s lasting longer than that, go back to your doctor go to an individual Therapist and make sure you have the right diagnosis. ☺️
Mine is always worse I. The morning after I get up and start moving around and I start getting really dizzy, usually by evening time I feel somewhat better. Also I would get dizzy when I’d move my neck, my dr says I have bppv
Vestibular issues can have multiple layers. You may have BPPV which can be treated in one to two sessions. You may also have cervicogenic dizziness because of the dizziness you feel when you move your neck. Hopefully you have a good Provider in your corner, that can help you tease out the different layers of your dizziness and give you a plan for managing your symptoms. Let me know if you have any questions or or need guidance.
@@treatdizzinessathome2023 yes my dr said I have BPPV I start physical therapy, what would be some good exercises at home I can do to help relieve my dizziness.
Question pls, do u think dental work can cause didziness ?
Yes I think there can be some conditions caused by dental work; but I would have to review your specific case In order to help.
Am so dizzy
@@marilynemeek2957 sorry for what your going through!
You said that BPPV is short and doesnt last. I've had this experience, but my mom and i have also experienced that sometimes one episode "sticks" and we may be unable to get out if bed for several days. This has been described as all part of BPPV to me previously. Is that not the case? Does the length of an episode mean its maybe a different kind? Since I found the Epley, I havent been stuck like that, as it resolved on the first day usually, sometimes second.
If you lay perfectly still in bed does it go away? If it does, your dizziness is not considered Constant. Bppv is triggered the second you try to move and get up- you get your spins and then it goes away until you move your head again.
If your still and the dizziness persists you likely have a different condition. My “talk dizzy to your doctor video” has some good information on this topic. I’ll try to do another video soon on what conditions cause “spells” of dizziness ☺️
@@treatdizzinessathome2023 Thank you so much for your reply! I've mostly had the ones that go away with stillness. Once, it took like 30 minutes before I felt normal, even with stillness. My mom has had several of those. It's good to understand that's a different level, and worth mentioning. I'll check out that video!
@@aravae165 ok then you could benefit from the self maneuvers. Occasionally horizontal canal BPPV can linger a bit longer. It’s more of a back and forth intense dizziness. The gufoni is preferable for horizontal canal. Epley, semont, or semont plus for BPPV in post or canal (which is most common)
What if your vertigo is in the horizontal canal? How can you tell?
Here’s one resource ruclips.net/video/sQ54Ux8kAHI/видео.htmlsi=xvwKJ03Kgla8GcFU, I also have a free download for identifying BPPV here Bppv self test guide: customcarerehab.com/bppv-self-testing-guide-download
And here is a short demonstrating the Horizontal canal tests
I’m sorry, but I didn’t receive the demonstration of the horizontal test
Here you go! Let me know if you received it ruclips.net/user/shortsTawLy5WP9bw?si=0F3TUIQXQHnW5Fq-
@@treatdizzinessathome2023 thank you I did receive the video. What is the treatment for vertigo and the horizontal canal💕
What causes swaying vision Doctor
I think you might be referring to a nystagmus. Nystagmus would be identified and documented by a VNG or videonystagmography. I’ve also had patients with cervicogenic dizziness or tightness in the muscles in the base of the neck and their eyes as well oscillate or very subtly shake back-and-forth. But a VN G would be the best way to identify and document a nystagmus, which is an involuntary motion of the eye caused by either the Brain or the ear
When it comes to me, as usual, none of these maneuvers help. In fact they make things much worse. In the last two months, I have had severe vertigo on three separate occasions. The longest lasted over seven hours accompanied with severe nausea. I get shorter episodes several times a day. MRI's show nothing, blood work is also normal. I know this amounts to a free roller-coaster ride, but it is far from enjoyable. At a loss why this started and hoping it reconciles soon.
If you have constant dizziness that last seven hours long that’s not BPPV. BPPV only causes a spinning sensation for 60 seconds or less. Did you get a diagnosis as to what’s causing those spells? How many do you have in your lifetime, is there any hearing issues associated with it that could indicate that the spells are actually Ménière’s disease or maybe vestibular migraines? And you are completely correct. These maneuvers do not help at all for conditions like vestibular migraine or mires and will in fact make it worse. You do have to ensure that you have BPPV when trying these home maneuvers. If your vertigo is from a different condition, these will not help. 😞
@@treatdizzinessathome2023 A couple of months ago, I had pneumonia and was given antibiotics. The first episode occurred a week later. I have been back to hospital several times and they keep saying it's BPPV. I agree with you about the duration of the episodes. I think there is more to this story that needs to be explored. Having said that, my system has been weird all my life. For example, I only sweat on the left side of my body. I do have a strange hearing sensation that showed up before all of this. It sounds as if people are talking into a tin can at times. I mentioned this to the doctors but it was ignored.
I've had lightheadedness / dizziness with balance problems for over 8 years now...Dr. at Baylor here in Houston said I did NOT have Vertigo and thought it might be Vestibular Migrain (without the headache though). No one has an answer and believe me I search almost daily. Before I do this exercise should I do it? And I was born in Toledo!
Hello! If you have been told no BPPV, this likely shouldn’t be done. Although, If you have some increased dizziness in these positions you could use it as a habituation exercises. Check out my video on “5 culprits of vertigo”. When someone has had constant dizziness I would assume it’s 3PD, and may be an overlay of cervicogenic dizziness. But with out knowing anything else that’s just an assumption.
I am always available for a free discovery call if you’d like to talk through your case, especially for a native Ohioan ☺️ link in Channel description
Have it in both ears and the crystals are stuck. I haven't been able to find anyone to help me. They don't deal with tough cases like mine. I feel off balance all day and floaty from them being stuck. Not sure what to do 😢
So sorry! Not sure if I can help, but If you’d like to chat for a free 15 minute discovery call I’d be happy to review your case😊
Hi yes I would love that!
@@Spiritsearcher101 here’s the link to schedule or you can email me at treatdizzinessathome@gmail.com
Today the calendar is not up to date. I have only after 3:30 available.
are you still able to drive and work? How do you get around if you don't know when you'll have another dizzy incident ?
My wife has dizziness, but I don't see your contact info.
Hello! Sorry, had trouble finding it, the links are in my page description, but you can email me at customcarerehab@gmail.com or website here customcarerehab.com/virtual-vestibular-coaching
I've had it so bad I just got out of the hospital
Hopefully this video can be some of assistance for you
Can ears clogged with ear wax cause vertigo?
If you have ear ringing, ear fullness, and some muffled hearing, I would always advise getting your ears cleaned for wax. It may cause dizziness, but not so much Vertigo. And never a nystagmus ☺️
Watching this video gave me vertigo 😂
🙂
One quick question have you seen for real someone who did your first maneuver a couple times in a row with waiting in between that the vertigo actually went away right away? This just seems too good to be true to be honest I'm waiting for the other Crystal to fall I guess you would say LOL
With BPPV, many times patients do feel better and just one treatment session. Not always, but it is quite common for people to feel more clearheaded, things look brighter, and just feel steadier on their feet. On the alternative, I’ve had people who felt horrible, even though they were treated successfully. I would watch my playlist on BPPV and consider watching the videos on post maneuver instructions. I’m pretty conservative and do recommend some sleeping modifications. It seems to work for my patients
@treatdizzinessathome2023 after I had did the maneuver a couple times I actually felt even a coolness in that ear not sure if that's a strange or not but now it's the next day and it still has not returned I was quite worried though going to bed I would wake up with it again so I was very careful to try to sleep and it's sitting up position actually. Can you please do a video on what even causes this or causes the crystals to move in the first place. And my last question is once you have this happen are you prone to have it happen again? And I must say I can't even believe that you respond to people's comments the way you do I have literally shared your videos with everybody I know in the past 24 hours
@@rebeccamentzer6108 glad your doing well so far! There’s reoccurrence risk for about 30% of the people within the first year. I have some videos on the causes, but now that I think of it, it might be in the “five most common causes of vertigo video”. Let me check my videos and see if I have a concise one if not, I’ll put one together! 😀thanks so much for sharing by the way - it truly mean sooo much ☺️
@@treatdizzinessathome2023 I sung your praises today to my long time friend and chiro. We are in central PA. If you are ever in the area and interested in a "workshop" or somthing along those lines, Please let me know. It seems to be a very big issue around here. Not sure if it is due to the amount of older people in our area or not. It takes somthing really astounding to get me so excited about somthing, but after what I have experienced already, being able to go from "the world is ending" to OMG its a miracle, and asking everyone I know if they knew of this and not getting one person saying yes. A very few heard of the
'Eppley" but even with that they were not confident exactly what it even was or how it works. Here is the link to her web page, and with no exaggeration, any mention of just her name, you get a response that they know her and usually additional info as to how much she has helped them. www.abetterbalancechiro.com/
Too much intro and too little and toobfast technique- very confusing very small video
Thank you for the feedback. It was one of my very first videos and I was just trying to get my footing. ☺️ it’s very hard to put yourself out There and get it right for you all. But I think I’m getting the hang of this RUclips stuff 😁I think more more recent video are more digestible
when i am doing the brandt-daroff from the left side i feel dizzy when i came up to 90 degrees. what you suggest?
The most important step is to identify if you have dizziness when your down in step one. Up could have a few causes. I don’t prefer the Brandt daroff. The epley, semont, or semont plus are going to be better options if you do have BPPV. Download my guide on self testing for BPPV- if you don’t have dizziness in those tests, the maneuvers in the videos would not be appropriate- and as always seek a medical professional to guide you through these tests- they need to be done very specifically to diagnose
Skip to 7:00 to avoid the annoying blah blah designed to boost her viewing time.
Thank you for the quick link to the chapter you found most useful ☺️
Brandt daroff wirkedgreatfoe me.
Glad it worked for you 😊