So glad I found this, I thought that hangover effect was just me. I did the maneuver and it worked! Vertigo came back after about 6 days. I'm gloog to do the maneuver again before bed tonight and hopefully it will leave again. For longer this time.
Thank you! I have it on my right side when I turned. I will follow your instruction! It is very informative, and will recommend to friends who have it! Thanks again! God blesses you!
I have vertigo for over ten years going and coming , it comes on me especially when I’m stress out , I’m very happy to see your video , very informative . Thank you
I wonder if yours is related to blood pressure rather. I say this bc you mentioned stress causing it which wouldn't happen with vertigo caused by BPPV.
Thank you very much for your thoughtful and considerate advice and demosttation.. I have found the vertigo event very traumatising, because of the sudden feeling of the room overturning, or my spilling off my bed, very real and scary. I have had one treatment by a specialist ,I am better now but still quite unstable . Your video has reassured me, and your explanations very helpful. Thank you very much indeed. Ginette in France.
Thank you! Your video is the most professional, articulate and easy to understand vertigo treatment video that I have found on RUclips, I looked at several others before I tried yours, and I am thoroughly impressed! Again, thank you! I am 62 years old I have suffered with vertigo since I was 19 years old, never as strong as the first time, and over the years have noticed certain things bring it on, although at a mild level, recently, I had an extremely violent attack of vertigo, in the weeks proceeding, I had Covid with mild symptoms yet mostly sinus, followed by extreme allergies, followed by a slight left ear infection, I’m sure all of these contributed to the severity of the vertigo, although, at the point, I was feeling quite healthy and recovered. The vertigo hit on relentlessly!! Your exercises have improved it within 48 hours, and it is very important in your video, mentioning the vertigo hangover, even though the symptoms are not severe anymore, I do feel the blah, very well, and thoroughly explained!
Thank you for confirming what I felt! I am 58 yrs old and suffered my first episode 2 months ago. Sorry about you having had it since you were 19! Anyway, I have felt that my sinuses have had a huge effect on the vertigo. It came back again last week, and now again today. I have come back to the video to see if I can find answers to why it keeps happening!
I fell to my hands and knees one day and suffered vertigo for 2 weeks until I found this technique. Beth explains how to do this very well. My vertigo went away after one appropriate Epley Maneuver and hasn't returned. Thank you, Beth!
I’ve had vertigo for almost ten years. Ill feel it all day everyday during the winter, and summer it can but me down for a week and then it’s ‘“manageable.” I’ve spent my life savings visiting every doctor imaginable tell me “there’s nothing wrong with me” and have been to the emergency room probably 100 plus times in which all they do is give me klonopin and a vallium prescription to make me go away cause they don’t care which… yes… gets rid of it but knocks me out the rest of the day. Basically if it’s not the bppv type, then they have no idea how to fix it. I’ve felt everything to being broke from doctors visits, to anxious to suicidal. In fact there was one point it was so bad I was taking Valiums to keep myself asleep and sleeping for weeks at a time. It’s the most awful debilitating illness. I’m only 32 years old but don’t know how much longer I can endure it.
i am experiencing the same problem and i’m truly at my lowest, i was diagnosed with vestibular migraines and have been given medication but it’s still very hard for me and being unable to sleep is a major problem keeping me from getting better. i’m just so tired all the time and it’s just overwhelming.
I'm so sorry you've had to deal with it for so long. I have had "episodes" off and on since 2005 but usually only a few days to max 2 month. This last episode has been over 40 days and I don't leave the house. Is you're spinning or more lightheaded? Do u get nausea with it? I hope that you find a solution. 🙏🙏🙏 Feel so bad for you.
Thank you for this excellent video. Two weeks ago I had a very aggressive acupuncture treatment which used several points on the top of my head. There was alot of bleeding. When I left the office, I had severe vertigo which did not go away. I tried the Epley but was doing it on the left side. I just realized my right side was affected and I feel almost normal after testing and following your instructions. Thank you again 💓
@@tomiekajohnson1670 Continue doing the Epley maneuver daily. You might also benefit from doing beginner vestibular rehab exercises: ruclips.net/video/drRwAdjZ644/видео.html.
The Epley maneuver can be difficult to tolerate if it makes you super sick and it is typically easier to do with the assistance of a therapist. I suggest seeing a physiotherapist for evaluation and treatment to be sure that the correct canal is being treated.
BPPV can also be a symptom of another condition when there has been NO fall o injury explaining the acute vertigo. See a specialist if the vertigo doesn't go away after a few days, 2 to 3. Viral infections, common cold, can also be the culprit. When the virus moves to a part of the vestibular organs (hearing system). Labyrinthitis or Vestibular Neuritis. It has to be diagnosed properly by either an Ear, Nose Throat ENT specialist or a neurologist. Don't go to the emergency room /hospital. They don't have the time/resources for this kind of ailment. Go to the specialist instead, they can do a proper differential diagnosis.
Yes, vertigo could occur while driving. It depends on which head positions bring on your vertigo. To be safe, it's better to have someone else drive until your vertigo resolves.
@@fsagastiago Try not to move your head in the directions that cause the vertigo and move your head slowly. Take slower roads where you can. Once the vertigo resolves with the repositioning maneuvers, it should not be an issue anymore. All the best!
it sucks. Vertigo i lose balance and I bump into walls at home etc.. it's associated with my hearing loss from Military service. it's a weird feeling and it's not something that i expected to happen. but Military duty caused it for me,
I have had vertigo now for 40 days straight and it also brings on hot flashes and nausea along with each spin. I'm going to try the maneuver tomorrow morning when I get up because right now it's 12am and my husband is sleeping beside me while I lay here spinning..trying not to turn my head as I am watching this video and typing.
Highly recommend this episode also. I had a visit to PA at Urgentcare who confirmed the Right sided involvement. I was already treating that side thanks to this video. Symptoms gone after 2 days. Grateful for this one!
Great talk on BPPV, most informative I’ve watched. No other video described the possibility for it being bilateral. My symptoms just started last week and I’m on day seven now. I see an ENT doctor in a few days and I have a referral from my primary physician for vestibular PT. Not sure if what I have is related to otoliths or inflammation. If it is from the crystals, would it occur nonstop for seven days? By nonstop I mean when I am ever in motion or moving my head. If I am completely still & focused I have no symptoms. Thanks!
Jack, you have likely already seen the ENT and have had your question answered. I'm glad you're going to vestibular PT. The ENT evaluation and the rehab will be great to figure out what's going on and treat your specific condition. All the best!!
I had a bad case of vertigo a year and a half ago. Since then I've had balance issues. If I turn my head suddenly, for example, I tend to lose my balance. I no longer have the spinning I had while I had vertigo, even though, once, it did suddenly start, but only lasted for a minute or so. My question is, would these exercises help with my balance? I enjoyed listening to your video, thanks for posting.
Thnx alot for this info...I have started home exercise n I hope will recover soon ..my dizziness comes always seriously when I lie on my back with head upwards ..what can I do yo overcome this
Same thing with me, i get dizzy when i lay down so i have to sit up and sleep :( this was so random it’s never happened to me before. Mine started yesterday when did yours start?
I just got out of the hospital for two dsys crom the Mayo cli ic.I have it on BOTH sides.Its awful but so was the temedy? I live alone makes it really rough.🙃
Well to say it goes away is hard to hear. I have it light at some times and bad at other times. Hard to concetrate at work. I have had one instance where the manuaver work. They did some type of slam (quick movement) that worked. Spent two days in the hospital, when I first got it. They have you do more test looking at eye movement. Vng test I need to go back it is worse. My back gets really sore as my body tenses up tying to deal with it. I feel like I have had alcohol but I haven't. I am off balance
Bonjour Merci pour ces explications, j ai tout les ans voir deux ce dérèglement avec vertige. Je pratique cette exercice qui fonctionne tres bien. Merci a vous
I got a severe attack yesterday triggered by looking at my ceiling fan. I also got nausea. The spinning eased up over the day but i felt sick all day and extremely fatigued. I hope these treatments work.
Thank You for the video. I was in a bad car wreck 1 1/2 yr ago. I did this when I started PT; it helped so much and relieved my vertigo. It came back a week ago but I forgot the moves.
My Vestibular Audiologist gave me the Dix Hallpike test, when she turned my head to the right it spun round like a top. It was pretty scary. She want's to do the Epley Maneuver on me and I am wondering if there is any medication you can take beforehand that might make things a little more comfortable. I sleep on my left hand side to avoid the vertigo but even lying down in bed makes my head feel unsteady. When I get up in the morning things are still a bit shaky until I start moving around. Do you think this is also a mild form of the vertigo or something else? Any help you can offer would be gratefully appreciated.
Joe, the feeling you have in your head getting up in the morning is very common with vertigo and will improve after you do the Epley maneuver (and the vertigo resolves). Try sleeping on a slight incline, about 20 degrees, by raising the head of your bed and/or supporting yourself on pillows. That can ease the unsteadiness at night and the shakiness in the morning. As for medication, unfortunately any medication you take that suppresses the response also suppresses the recovery, but breathing exercises before, during and after the Epley maneuver can be helpful for relaxing your body and helping you tolerate it better. Try the breathing exercise video I have posted on my channel and you can find a lot of diaphragmatic breathing resources with a quick google search. Fortunately, most people need only a few sessions of the Epley maneuver (some only need 1-2!), so the discomfort is short-lived. Good luck!
@@MovementFunction Thank you so much Beth, this has been very helpful. I live in the UK and I wish I could just get on a plane and come see you. Sometimes when I lie down in bed at night I feel ok for the first 30-40 seconds and then something moves in my head, like a sudden jolt, after that I am usually ok. The dizziness in the morning is also worse if I didn't sleep well the night before. I am a naturally nervous person, but I know I have to go through with it and I will certainly try the breathing exercise video you mentioned.
Thank you so much Madam ..my vertigo is on my right side that the feeling of sensation results to vomiting... Thank you for such an exercise you've taught 😊😊 I pray that my vertigo will be treated soon .. 🙏🙏
I have very little to offer, I'm just a simple layman, no expert. But recounting the following experience may come in useful: I had several serious vertigo "attacks" which required medical intervention. I now have chronic tinnitus. I believe the one has to do with the other. This may be true in some, but not all cases, but very probable in my case *Look after your ears*. No headphones, loud noises, no earbuds to remove ear wax. I believe the vertigo I experienced prior to my my tinnitus condition was a warning of the tinnitus to come.
Ma'am Thank you so much. I found out it's on my right side. But I have an issue. When I do the fall back exercise, I can't take the spinning..it's to intense. I ended up getting up...or I think I'd throw up.
Yes, sometimes the vertigo is very intense and it's difficult to make yourself stay in the position. It is probably best to seek out a physical therapist in your area to see in person who can help you get through the positions effectively. Often it only takes a couple sessions to resolve BPPV.
Many thanks for this really helpful and informative video. Is there any point trying the Epley manoeuvre for acute vestibular neuritis. I.e. having had severe vertigo constantly for a few days which is now slowly settling? Thanks
@ Three Feet - There really isn't a point in trying the Epley maneuver when the vertigo is known to be caused by acute vestibular neuritis and is settling on its own. In many cases, vestibular function returns to normal after the acute phase passes. If, after a couple weeks, you feel unsteady or have other lingering symptoms, then you might consider trying my vestibular rehab video series or talk to your doctor about a referral to a physical therapist in your area. Good luck and healing to you!
So yesterday morning i woke up very dizzy so i got up and it went away after 20 seconds and came back again. Now it’s 2:30am and if i lay down i’ll feel dizzy so i’m sitting but very sleepy, not sure how i can sleep sitting down. I was nauseous the first time this happen and i threw up. How many days does this last? Never had it before, very random.
Vertigo is highly variable. It may last a very short time, just a day or two, or weeks... If the Epley maneuver in this video is not helping you, I strongly suggest seeing a physical therapist in person for evaluation and proper treatment of your vertigo.
This video is so very helpful, thank you. I seem to get vertigo at night while asleep (I wake up feeling the spinning). My husband helps me do the Epley, I stay upright for 48 hours (sleeping atop pillows at an incline), and then I usually feel better for a few days... but then the vertigo comes back a few days later in my sleep. Any tips? Should I be doing the Epley in the evening, even when I feel fine again, or only when I have vertigo symptoms? Should I try sleeping on an incline all the time (how much? Fully upright?). I've had vertigo (sometimes severe, sometimes mild) four times I'm two weeks and I'm starting to fear that I'll never get better! 😭. One last question, should I start your beginner vestibular rehab exercises when I am feeling better and not having symptomatic vertigo? Thank you so very much, your videos are so helpful and your kindness in responding to comments is amazing!!!
Jessica, you're very welcome and I'm glad this video has been helpful for you. These are excellent questions. In your situation, I recommend doing the Epley every night for at least one week after you stop having vertigo. Also, try sleeping on an incline about 20 degrees every night. Sleeping on pillows works but sometimes becomes uncomfortable on the neck and back. Another option is to raise the entire head of the bed (mattress or frame depending on your bed) using wood blocks/beams as necessary. Also be aware of any movements during the day that might be contributing to the return of symptoms, such as bending your head up or down to reach into a high closet/low cabinets/under the bed, etc., or doing exercises such as yoga that involve a lot of head movement or rapid/jarring head movement (like running). At the same time, try not to become rigid in your head/neck movement as this will only give you a neck ache... Keep your head movement natural in an upright position. Finally, yes, I suggest starting the beginner vestibular rehab exercises when you're feeling better and are free of symptoms for at least two weeks. All the best!
I’ve had dizziness off and on for a few years- a sense of not being stable- needing a cart in a store, etc . Have been to my dr, an ENT, had tests and blood work and all is well. Diagnosis from family care dr was menopause and anxiety; ENT Dr ruled out anything major (suggestions drink more water, Exercise more etc to combat anxiety and menopause transition symptoms); however, a few nights ago, I sat up in bed to roll over to the left and the entire room started violently spinning. I had to grab onto my pillow for stability. It was terrifying!! Needless to say today I did the test to see which side, tried it on my right and I was ok, did the test on the left and cried out loud, panicked, and hung onto the bed for dear life. The spinning was absolutely awful. I’ve done two Epley maneuvers for the left side. I’m also taking over the counter Meclezine. Could the off balance and dizziness I’ve experienced the past two years be vertigo and the crystals? Is there anyway to make this go away. It’s awfully debilitating feeling “off”. It comes and goes, so I never know when it will strike. Typically I don’t do the Epley. Do you recommend I start doing the test and then Epley for normal off feeling days?
I feel u I have an car accident 20 years ago and during all that time I had light episodes of dizziness but never tough was vertigo until couple months ago went to ER was horrible I have to litle ones and was rushing them for bed because I started feeling weird but when my son turn light off I feel worse I had to crawl to turn light back on since then I just pray that this go away soon now that I put all together I know was that car accident I just want God take that completely because is nothing but stressing
Jennifer, yes I recommend doing the test and then doing Epley on the side that is indicated by the test. Since the Epley maneuver moves the crystals back to where they belong, doing the maneuver resolves the issue for some people and they experience long lasting relief. For others, vertigo continues on/off due to crystals moving, multiple canal involvement or other vestibular diagnoses. I suggest looking for a vestibular specialist for further evaluation. VeDA (Vestibular Disorders Association) has a great directory on their website: vestibular.org/healthcare-directory/. Also, I worked with one person who had excellent results after going to the Newport-Mesa Audiology Balance and Ear Institute in California: www.dizziland.com/. All the best to you!
Beth Wagner makes outstanding and very helpful videos. I am grateful because it has helped me. That being said, I would like to clear up a minor error in this video: the word proxysmal is incorrect and and does not mean that vertigo comes and goes although that is true. The correct word in BPPV is paroxysmal which means a sudden and dramatic attack.
Randall, I'm glad my videos have been helpful for you. Thank you for pointing out my misspelling. I am not able to correct it in the video, but I added a link to helpful information about BPPV from Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA) and the Mayo Clinic. 'Paroxysmal' has several definitions. VeDA defines paroxysmal as 'sudden, brief spells', which is more descriptive than what I said for sure. While BPPV may feel like a 'dramatic attack' in severe cases, not everyone experiences it that way. In fact, more people describe Meniere's disease as a 'dramatic attack' than BPPV. Including that description in this video would possibly lead to greater confusion instead of greater understanding of BPPV.
Nazli, besides the ears, these symptoms can come from sinuses, the brain, blood vessels, nerves, even dysfunction in the muscles and joints of cervical spine. And sometimes it is not clear what the cause is as imaging and testing can't detect all possible causes. I suggest seeing other doctors, including finding a physiotherapist in your area for an evaluation to determine the cause of your symptoms and to start a treatment plan specific for you.
Is it the same as cervical as I have cervical spondylosis haven't banged my head but do have weird feelings in the head had many mri but came back 3 bulging disc and arthritis
This video focuses on vertigo caused by crystals in the inner ear, not vertigo or vestibular dysfunction due to cervical issues. I posted this video on the cervical spine and dizziness: ruclips.net/video/O-6eV34Ny_c/видео.html
After one incident at a funeral wake, lastJanuary, I've had varying effects of giddyness ever since , Now December , I mange day to day chores etc. and drive my Car locally, but it still shows itself, if I forget and disrespect it. My Dr said he would perform the Epley Maneuver on me, when he could fit me in. Still waiting.
Katie, thank you! I hope the video helps your clients. I'll be adding more videos down the road on alternative maneuvers for BPPV and vestibular rehabilitation.
@@MovementFunction suppose you do this to a patient who is having vitiligo caused by Menieres? Also how can the physician tell from looking if it’s BPPV or Meneries vertigo? Is there any treatment to stop Menieres vertigo other then drugs?
@@LastTrump7 Doing the Epley maneuver when the vertigo is caused by Meniere's typically doesn't help much but also won't make it any worse. Physicians use several different tests to differentiate between BPPV and Meniere's disease. It's also possible to have both at the same time. Meniere's treatment is about management to minimize the severity and frequency of vertigo, such as reducing salt intake. Vestibular Rehab has been shown to be helpful for some people overall (but not during an acute episode of vertigo).
I was diagnosed with Bppv after having vestibular neuritis, I have nystagmus but I don’t get dizzy in any of these positions or lying down or anything… is that still bppv?
It may be BPPV that is resolving. Your body may have adapted so that you no longer feel dizzy while there is some residual nystagmus that has not fully resolved.
@@MovementFunction thank you for responding! That makes sense! I still get dizziness especially from allergies and the week before and during my menstrual cycle, could that still be coming from bppv from the fluid in my ears and crystals???
Thank you very much ! I want to ask if this maneuver is appropriate for vertigo when bending over and when looking up lying in bed. Had this after recent covid infection. And I have lingering dizziness after previous covid infection that caused Vestibular neuritis. It was a mild episode that dissolved in the next day. I would really appreciate if you could do a video with advise for people suffering from long covid dizziness.
Yakushima Su, yes this is appropriate, although it might already be gone if your symptoms dissolved the next day. You can still do the test to check if it is still present. Be sure to follow the instructions to make sure you do the maneuver on the correct side. Since you have been diagnosed with vestibular neuritis, you can continue doing the VRT videos. Thank you for the suggestion on the video topic! All the best.
@@MovementFunction Thank you so much !!!! 🙏🙏 You have been a great support to my difficult journey of vestibular disorder!!!! Thank you for giving us so much help and sharing your knowledge .
Thank you for this video. After 2 years of constant “bed time” without knowledgeable help from traditional Doctors, I am excited to start your regimen .❤️
Yes, symptoms of hypertension might feel like vertigo if the increased blood pressure affects the blood vessels in the vestibular organs. Be sure to talk to your doctor about your symptoms and the best treatment for you.
My worst episodes happen when I sleep ' when I wake up is when it happens ' only way I can get it to stop is to bury my face straight down ' my problem is ' I'm spinning so much I can't recognize which direction to turn to get my face down. I've tried sleeping face down but I usually end up on my back or one side or the other. These episodes come and go and usually last a week or two at a time ' it's got to the point it scares me to go to sleep? I've been prescribed meclizine but doesn't seem to help. It's so bad I've thought about strapping myself face down at night when I go to bed.
I wonder how you can avoid the natural calcium build up in your ear. I heard a lot of people who are Vitamin D deficient have a greater occurrence of BPPV. I don't know If that is true. Does anyone know?
I was wondering if you had any thoughts on covid and BPPV? I initially was diagnosed with BPPV almost a year ago, since then I have seen a vestibular PT, had an MRI, seen a neurologist, etc. I recently had about a four month duration with no symptoms, I was back to exercises without limitations and feeling like I've perhaps seen the last of BPPV for at least a few years, as I understand there's reoccurrence. Two weeks ago I hopped on my first flight to see my family and simultaneously got covid. And now, the most mild symptoms have returned. They are specific to when I'm inverted laying on my back, so if my head is off the side of the bed, or if I do exercises that require me to arc backwards, head down gradient. Do you think this is because I flew? Or because I got covid? I can sleep normally, function pretty normally but my eyes do twitch during the epley (almost barely visible to my husband, but he notes he does see it happening). I know it's vertigo, but it feels less severe. I still want to treat it properly and I hope to get over this so it's not always on my mind. That feeling of falling after months of having no issues is heartbreaking. Anyway, thank you for your thoughts.
It could be because of the flight or the covid infection and likely because of the combination - a perfect storm. Any illness that causes sinus congestion and inflammation can trigger a recurrence of BPPV. Add congestion to the pressure changes in flight and it's more difficult to equalize the ears, which could also contribute to crystals coming loose. I'm glad the symptoms are more mild than the initial occurrence, although I know any recurrence is discouraging. Hang in there. I suggest continuing to do the Epley to fully resolve the vertigo. If possible, I suggest delaying your flight home until you are fully recovered from covid and vertigo is gone. Consider taking decongestants before the flight as a preventative measure.
Thank you very much. Everything you talked about was excellent. You helped me a lot , the information the way you explained was clear to understand. I am in Argentina on holiday, going back to Canada tomorrow. I'll do your exercise. Thanks again, life bless you miss?
My first vertigo attack was treated by a doctor. He used this technique but when he turned my head to the other direction he did it real fast. It was totally gone with no lingering dizziness. Since then I’ve had this done again but with the slow head turn, which doesn’t have the same outcome.
Hi Beth. You mrntioned doing this exercises at least twice a day. Here in canada the physio person told me to not to move my head for 48 hrs as this is partvof the treatment....any thoughts?? Thank you
I recommend following your physio's advice because they performed an individualized evaluation and they are giving you specific advice for your condition. If they are treating you in the clinic, they will give you the best treatment and advice for you when you return to see them. Many physios do not prescribe doing the Epley at home because the treatment they provide in the clinic is adequate to resolve the condition. I advise avoiding rapid, repetitive head movements. In my practice I've found that advising someone 'not to move their head' leads to excessive stress and strain on the neck. But in severe or recurrent cases, there might be a need to restrict head movements to a greater degree. Again, I suggest following the instructions from your physio.
I've had severe bppv for 8 years Doing these exercises trigger my symptoms and I cannot function for the rest of the day, severe nausea, vomiting and spinning for hours, so I can't do these exercises If anyone knows of a less intrusive method please please let me know
I am not able to listen properly by my right ear and having problems like spinning of my head certainly and vomiting... Dr recomended me Vertin 24 but still I am facing the same issue
I have a constant ringing in my l ear. I have learned how to handle the lightheaded and spinning. It does not wake me up at night, but the ringing intensifies at time. Advised: No cure.
As she says, it could be worse than normal and it is for me. So far, 5 drs cant figure out whats wrong and im in panic. I have no idea where to turn to now.
15 is way too many repetitions. You might have converted posterior canal BPPV into horizontal canal BPPV. I just posted two updated videos that might be helpful for you. ruclips.net/video/GBabbN9wf60/видео.html and ruclips.net/video/-y2vpLhJsYg/видео.html. You would likely benefit most from seeing a physiotherapist for individualized evaluation.
VERY Clear explanation. Also your the first to explain the "hangover affect that you have AFTER doing it for the rest of the day really. SO thanks
Me to bro I got Hangover and now
Agree- she has to have had vertigo to be able to explain it so well. Best I have seen online.
I am dealing with vertigo since last week.
I agree. I watched a handful of videos and no one has discussed the hangover affect. I was always wondering what that feeling was all about.
So glad I found this, I thought that hangover effect was just me. I did the maneuver and it worked! Vertigo came back after about 6 days. I'm gloog to do the maneuver again before bed tonight and hopefully it will leave again. For longer this time.
I’ve dealt with this twice in a two month period. The head maneuvers helped me, but it took a few days. Definitely good info to have.
Thank you! I have it on my right side when I turned. I will follow your instruction! It is very informative, and will recommend to friends who have it! Thanks again! God blesses you!
@Sodara - You're most welcome! I hope the repositioning maneuver relieves your vertigo and please do share it! Thank you for your blessings!
Thanks a lot
I have vertigo for over ten years going and coming , it comes on me especially when I’m stress out , I’m very happy to see your video , very informative . Thank you
Same here. It's been 4 yrs and i still get it
I wonder if yours is related to blood pressure rather. I say this bc you mentioned stress causing it which wouldn't happen with vertigo caused by BPPV.
@@manjunathreddy1773 is bppv chronic disease or it can be treated for good
Thanks Beth -
Simply the best explanation and demonstration I have found on U Tube.
Thank you very much for your thoughtful and considerate advice and demosttation.. I have found the vertigo event very traumatising, because of the sudden feeling of the room overturning, or my spilling off my bed, very real and scary. I have had one treatment by a specialist ,I am better now but still quite unstable . Your video has reassured me, and your explanations very helpful. Thank you very much indeed. Ginette in France.
Been suffering from this about 2 weeks now.
Very concise and simple explanation, thank you!
You're welcome and all the best to you, Jack!
Thank you! Your video is the most professional, articulate and easy to understand vertigo treatment video that I have found on RUclips, I looked at several others before I tried yours, and I am thoroughly impressed! Again, thank you! I am 62 years old I have suffered with vertigo since I was 19 years old, never as strong as the first time, and over the years have noticed certain things bring it on, although at a mild level, recently, I had an extremely violent attack of vertigo, in the weeks proceeding, I had Covid with mild symptoms yet mostly sinus, followed by extreme allergies, followed by a slight left ear infection, I’m sure all of these contributed to the severity of the vertigo, although, at the point, I was feeling quite healthy and recovered. The vertigo hit on relentlessly!! Your exercises have improved it within 48 hours, and it is very important in your video, mentioning the vertigo hangover, even though the symptoms are not severe anymore, I do feel the blah, very well, and thoroughly explained!
Thank you for confirming what I felt! I am 58 yrs old and suffered my first episode 2 months ago. Sorry about you having had it since you were 19! Anyway, I have felt that my sinuses have had a huge effect on the vertigo. It came back again last week, and now again today. I have come back to the video to see if I can find answers to why it keeps happening!
Thanks Beth -
The best, simple explanation and best demonstration I have found on U tube.
Thank you. Very informative! Very clear explaination to follow. I have on and off vertigo and it’s really hard for me.
Very useful video with clear and detailed information on BPPV, how to identify the side and maneuvers. Thank you for this video!
I fell to my hands and knees one day and suffered vertigo for 2 weeks until I found this technique. Beth explains how to do this very well. My vertigo went away after one appropriate Epley Maneuver and hasn't returned. Thank you, Beth!
Ron, I'm so glad this video helped you and your vertigo is gone! Thank you for leaving your comment!
I’ve had vertigo for almost ten years. Ill feel it all day everyday during the winter, and summer it can but me down for a week and then it’s ‘“manageable.” I’ve spent my life savings visiting every doctor imaginable tell me “there’s nothing wrong with me” and have been to the emergency room probably 100 plus times in which all they do is give me klonopin and a vallium prescription to make me go away cause they don’t care which… yes… gets rid of it but knocks me out the rest of the day. Basically if it’s not the bppv type, then they have no idea how to fix it. I’ve felt everything to being broke from doctors visits, to anxious to suicidal. In fact there was one point it was so bad I was taking Valiums to keep myself asleep and sleeping for weeks at a time. It’s the most awful debilitating illness. I’m only 32 years old but don’t know how much longer I can endure it.
i am experiencing the same problem and i’m truly at my lowest, i was diagnosed with vestibular migraines and have been given medication but it’s still very hard for me and being unable to sleep is a major problem keeping me from getting better. i’m just so tired all the time and it’s just overwhelming.
@@SophiaRuffo I take unisom every night to keep me from spinning in bed. it works
I'm so sorry you've had to deal with it for so long. I have had "episodes" off and on since 2005 but usually only a few days to max 2 month. This last episode has been over 40 days and I don't leave the house. Is you're spinning or more lightheaded? Do u get nausea with it? I hope that you find a solution. 🙏🙏🙏 Feel so bad for you.
I feel for you. I suffer from this as well. It seems people and the medical community dont understand how horrible this is.
@@SophiaRuffo I feel your pain 🙏❤️
This is great. I will do this and report back asap.
Thank you for this excellent video. Two weeks ago I had a very aggressive acupuncture treatment which used several points on the top of my head. There was alot of bleeding. When I left the office, I had severe vertigo which did not go away. I tried the Epley but was doing it on the left side. I just realized my right side was affected and I feel almost normal after testing and following your instructions. Thank you again 💓
I feel,Al,ost normal too. How do we feel,all the way normal, it has been almost 2 weeks for me now. Last time it took two months to go back to normal
@@tomiekajohnson1670 Continue doing the Epley maneuver daily. You might also benefit from doing beginner vestibular rehab exercises: ruclips.net/video/drRwAdjZ644/видео.html.
My goodness acupuncture did that to you. Not good.
A m u raj
How can these exercises help when as soon as you lie down on the table you get so sick you have to go to bed
The Epley maneuver can be difficult to tolerate if it makes you super sick and it is typically easier to do with the assistance of a therapist. I suggest seeing a physiotherapist for evaluation and treatment to be sure that the correct canal is being treated.
BPPV can also be a symptom of another condition when there has been NO fall o injury explaining the acute vertigo. See a specialist if the vertigo doesn't go away after a few days, 2 to 3.
Viral infections, common cold, can also be the culprit. When the virus moves to a part of the vestibular organs (hearing system). Labyrinthitis or Vestibular Neuritis. It has to be diagnosed properly by either an Ear, Nose Throat ENT specialist or a neurologist. Don't go to the emergency room /hospital. They don't have the time/resources for this kind of ailment. Go to the specialist instead, they can do a proper differential diagnosis.
Thanks I have suffered for two years but now am getting better
Thank you so much for explaining this so clearly!
Pls someone tells me. Vertigo could happen when driving? I started feeling this crazy thing 4 days ago. 😡
Yes, vertigo could occur while driving. It depends on which head positions bring on your vertigo. To be safe, it's better to have someone else drive until your vertigo resolves.
@Movement & Function 😭😭😭 I don't have help, but I wish not to happen to me never ever. 🙇♂️🙇♂️🙇♂️
@@fsagastiago Try not to move your head in the directions that cause the vertigo and move your head slowly. Take slower roads where you can. Once the vertigo resolves with the repositioning maneuvers, it should not be an issue anymore. All the best!
it sucks. Vertigo i lose balance and I bump into walls at home etc.. it's associated with my hearing loss from Military service. it's a weird feeling and it's not something that i expected to happen. but Military duty caused it for me,
I tried it, and when I turn my head to the right I felt terrible, I continued to keep my head to the right and now it's worst...wtf lady
You’re the best, most helpful! I really appreciate you sharing this information so clearly!
Thank you 🙏🏼 ♥️
Yes, I really do appreciate that you gave a warning about the hangover effect and all the other helpful points that you made :-) thank you
I have had vertigo now for 40 days straight and it also brings on hot flashes and nausea along with each spin. I'm going to try the maneuver tomorrow morning when I get up because right now it's 12am and my husband is sleeping beside me while I lay here spinning..trying not to turn my head as I am watching this video and typing.
I have it but i caught before it comes i take ginger gum orthroat ginger belly comfortlemon ginger lozenge it works for me
Extremely clear and very helpful. Many thanks.
Highly recommend this episode also. I had a visit to PA at Urgentcare who confirmed the Right sided involvement. I was already treating that side thanks to this video. Symptoms gone after 2 days. Grateful for this one!
That's great, Julie! So glad you were able to treat yourself effectively! Thank you for sharing your experience.
Great talk on BPPV, most informative I’ve watched. No other video described the possibility for it being bilateral. My symptoms just started last week and I’m on day seven now. I see an ENT doctor in a few days and I have a referral from my primary physician for vestibular PT. Not sure if what I have is related to otoliths or inflammation. If it is from the crystals, would it occur nonstop for seven days? By nonstop I mean when I am ever in motion or moving my head. If I am completely still & focused I have no symptoms. Thanks!
Jack, you have likely already seen the ENT and have had your question answered. I'm glad you're going to vestibular PT. The ENT evaluation and the rehab will be great to figure out what's going on and treat your specific condition. All the best!!
Very great explanation. This is a first for me and this video has been beyond helpful
I had a bad case of vertigo a year and a half ago. Since then I've had balance issues. If I turn my head suddenly, for example, I tend to lose my balance. I no longer have the spinning I had while I had vertigo, even though, once, it did suddenly start, but only lasted for a minute or so. My question is, would these exercises help with my balance? I enjoyed listening to your video, thanks for posting.
Thank very much, I'm enlightened about vertigo which trigger me today.. i will do what you have demonstrated..more power. 💖
Thnx alot for this info...I have started home exercise n I hope will recover soon ..my dizziness comes always seriously when I lie on my back with head upwards ..what can I do yo overcome this
Same thing with me, i get dizzy when i lay down so i have to sit up and sleep :( this was so random it’s never happened to me before. Mine started yesterday when did yours start?
Meron Po bang exercise for lightheadedness
I just got out of the hospital for two dsys crom the Mayo cli ic.I have it on BOTH sides.Its awful but so was the temedy? I live alone makes it really rough.🙃
Well to say it goes away is hard to hear. I have it light at some times and bad at other times. Hard to concetrate at work. I have had one instance where the manuaver work. They did some type of slam (quick movement) that worked. Spent two days in the hospital, when I first got it. They have you do more test looking at eye movement. Vng test I need to go back it is worse. My back gets really sore as my body tenses up tying to deal with it. I feel like I have had alcohol but I haven't. I am off balance
Thank you Beth! Had minor symptoms but your directions worked perfectly
I had for a long time on it and go to ent they help too on i had the spins i hate them they cant do anything for it
Bonjour
Merci pour ces explications, j ai tout les ans voir deux ce dérèglement avec vertige. Je pratique cette exercice qui fonctionne tres bien.
Merci a vous
I got a severe attack yesterday triggered by looking at my ceiling fan. I also got nausea. The spinning eased up over the day but i felt sick all day and extremely fatigued. I hope these treatments work.
What an excellent clear speaker and demonstrator. Thank you so much for this.
Thank You for the video. I was in a bad car wreck 1 1/2 yr ago. I did this when I started PT; it helped so much and relieved my vertigo. It came back a week ago but I forgot the moves.
Happy to help! All the best!
Excellent explanations without tons of extra talking we don’t need. Well done.
My Vestibular Audiologist gave me the Dix Hallpike test, when she turned my head to the right it spun round like a top. It was pretty scary. She want's to do the Epley Maneuver on me and I am wondering if there is any medication you can take beforehand that might make things a little more comfortable. I sleep on my left hand side to avoid the vertigo but even lying down in bed makes my head feel unsteady. When I get up in the morning things are still a bit shaky until I start moving around. Do you think this is also a mild form of the vertigo or something else? Any help you can offer would be gratefully appreciated.
Joe, the feeling you have in your head getting up in the morning is very common with vertigo and will improve after you do the Epley maneuver (and the vertigo resolves). Try sleeping on a slight incline, about 20 degrees, by raising the head of your bed and/or supporting yourself on pillows. That can ease the unsteadiness at night and the shakiness in the morning. As for medication, unfortunately any medication you take that suppresses the response also suppresses the recovery, but breathing exercises before, during and after the Epley maneuver can be helpful for relaxing your body and helping you tolerate it better. Try the breathing exercise video I have posted on my channel and you can find a lot of diaphragmatic breathing resources with a quick google search. Fortunately, most people need only a few sessions of the Epley maneuver (some only need 1-2!), so the discomfort is short-lived. Good luck!
@@MovementFunction Thank you so much Beth, this has been very helpful. I live in the UK and I wish I could just get on a plane and come see you. Sometimes when I lie down in bed at night I feel ok for the first 30-40 seconds and then something moves in my head, like a sudden jolt, after that I am usually ok. The dizziness in the morning is also worse if I didn't sleep well the night before. I am a naturally nervous person, but I know I have to go through with it and I will certainly try the breathing exercise video you mentioned.
Your video is one of the best on this subject, it's.clear and thorough. Thank you👍
I just complete the exercise today. I felt strong vertigo on my right side . Left side a little too
Outstanding! Well explained, clear, didactic, thank you!
Thank you so much Madam ..my vertigo is on my right side that the feeling of sensation results to vomiting... Thank you for such an exercise you've taught 😊😊 I pray that my vertigo will be treated soon .. 🙏🙏
I wish you a speedy recovery, Esperlita!
More like my head being jerked one way then the other like a carnival ride, not a fun one.
I have very little to offer, I'm just a simple layman, no expert.
But recounting the following experience may come in useful:
I had several serious vertigo "attacks" which required medical intervention.
I now have chronic tinnitus.
I believe the one has to do with the other. This may be true in some, but not all cases, but very probable in my case
*Look after your ears*.
No headphones, loud noises, no earbuds to remove ear wax.
I believe the vertigo I experienced prior to my my tinnitus condition was a warning of the tinnitus to come.
When mentioning 45 degrees or 90 degrees, show a reference point.
Ma'am
Thank you so much. I found out it's on my right side. But I have an issue. When I do the fall back exercise, I can't take the spinning..it's to intense. I ended up getting up...or I think I'd throw up.
Yes, sometimes the vertigo is very intense and it's difficult to make yourself stay in the position. It is probably best to seek out a physical therapist in your area to see in person who can help you get through the positions effectively. Often it only takes a couple sessions to resolve BPPV.
Many thanks for this really helpful and informative video. Is there any point trying the Epley manoeuvre for acute vestibular neuritis. I.e. having had severe vertigo constantly for a few days which is now slowly settling? Thanks
@ Three Feet - There really isn't a point in trying the Epley maneuver when the vertigo is known to be caused by acute vestibular neuritis and is settling on its own. In many cases, vestibular function returns to normal after the acute phase passes. If, after a couple weeks, you feel unsteady or have other lingering symptoms, then you might consider trying my vestibular rehab video series or talk to your doctor about a referral to a physical therapist in your area. Good luck and healing to you!
What cause vertigo. My come on me at night.
So yesterday morning i woke up very dizzy so i got up and it went away after 20 seconds and came back again. Now it’s 2:30am and if i lay down i’ll feel dizzy so i’m sitting but very sleepy, not sure how i can sleep sitting down. I was nauseous the first time this happen and i threw up. How many days does this last? Never had it before, very random.
Vertigo is highly variable. It may last a very short time, just a day or two, or weeks... If the Epley maneuver in this video is not helping you, I strongly suggest seeing a physical therapist in person for evaluation and proper treatment of your vertigo.
Thank you for very informative videos!😃
This video is so very helpful, thank you. I seem to get vertigo at night while asleep (I wake up feeling the spinning). My husband helps me do the Epley, I stay upright for 48 hours (sleeping atop pillows at an incline), and then I usually feel better for a few days... but then the vertigo comes back a few days later in my sleep. Any tips? Should I be doing the Epley in the evening, even when I feel fine again, or only when I have vertigo symptoms? Should I try sleeping on an incline all the time (how much? Fully upright?). I've had vertigo (sometimes severe, sometimes mild) four times I'm two weeks and I'm starting to fear that I'll never get better! 😭. One last question, should I start your beginner vestibular rehab exercises when I am feeling better and not having symptomatic vertigo?
Thank you so very much, your videos are so helpful and your kindness in responding to comments is amazing!!!
Jessica, you're very welcome and I'm glad this video has been helpful for you. These are excellent questions. In your situation, I recommend doing the Epley every night for at least one week after you stop having vertigo. Also, try sleeping on an incline about 20 degrees every night. Sleeping on pillows works but sometimes becomes uncomfortable on the neck and back. Another option is to raise the entire head of the bed (mattress or frame depending on your bed) using wood blocks/beams as necessary. Also be aware of any movements during the day that might be contributing to the return of symptoms, such as bending your head up or down to reach into a high closet/low cabinets/under the bed, etc., or doing exercises such as yoga that involve a lot of head movement or rapid/jarring head movement (like running). At the same time, try not to become rigid in your head/neck movement as this will only give you a neck ache... Keep your head movement natural in an upright position. Finally, yes, I suggest starting the beginner vestibular rehab exercises when you're feeling better and are free of symptoms for at least two weeks. All the best!
@@MovementFunction Thank you so much - this is incredibly helpful!
Correction: Paroxysmal, unless its a typo. But you have been saying “proxysmal” vs “paroxysmal”. Thank you.
Yes, it was a typo.
I’ve had dizziness off and on for a few years- a sense of not being stable- needing a cart in a store, etc . Have been to my dr, an ENT, had tests and blood work and all is well. Diagnosis from family care dr was menopause and anxiety; ENT Dr ruled out anything major (suggestions drink more water, Exercise more etc to combat anxiety and menopause transition symptoms); however, a few nights ago, I sat up in bed to roll over to the left and the entire room started violently spinning. I had to grab onto my pillow for stability. It was terrifying!! Needless to say today I did the test to see which side, tried it on my right and I was ok, did the test on the left and cried out loud, panicked, and hung onto the bed for dear life. The spinning was absolutely awful. I’ve done two Epley maneuvers for the left side. I’m also taking over the counter Meclezine. Could the off balance and dizziness I’ve experienced the past two years be vertigo and the crystals? Is there anyway to make this go away. It’s awfully debilitating feeling “off”. It comes and goes, so I never know when it will strike. Typically I don’t do the Epley. Do you recommend I start doing the test and then Epley for normal off feeling days?
I feel u I have an car accident 20 years ago and during all that time I had light episodes of dizziness but never tough was vertigo until couple months ago went to ER was horrible I have to litle ones and was rushing them for bed because I started feeling weird but when my son turn light off I feel worse I had to crawl to turn light back on since then I just pray that this go away soon now that I put all together I know was that car accident I just want God take that completely because is nothing but stressing
I never thought so many people struggle with same 😢
Watch carol foster MD she have a really good maneuver I do everytime I start getting dizzy and that helps a lot
Jennifer, yes I recommend doing the test and then doing Epley on the side that is indicated by the test. Since the Epley maneuver moves the crystals back to where they belong, doing the maneuver resolves the issue for some people and they experience long lasting relief. For others, vertigo continues on/off due to crystals moving, multiple canal involvement or other vestibular diagnoses. I suggest looking for a vestibular specialist for further evaluation. VeDA (Vestibular Disorders Association) has a great directory on their website: vestibular.org/healthcare-directory/. Also, I worked with one person who had excellent results after going to the Newport-Mesa Audiology Balance and Ear Institute in California: www.dizziland.com/. All the best to you!
My doctor taught me this years ago, and it helped. Thanks for this video. I’ll share with friends and family.
And I thank you brother..
Mines only happens when I lay on my right side.
Good explanation of BPPV and exercises to manage it
After watching many video I must say this one is the best, simple explanation, easy to remember and practice.
Fahad, so glad it is helpful for you! And thank you for subscribing to my channel!
@@MovementFunction I did the same once a day for 3 days and I feel absolutely normal, thanks for sharing.
Thanks!
Thank you so much, Kathy Jo Bullard!! Very much appreciated and I'm glad the video is helpful for you!
Thank you very much for your help you’re amazing
Thank you have it on the right side.
my dear Dr Beth Wager for your lectures & programs too for I needed your help although I need to straighten & strenghten my right-knee love you Aliya
Aliya, thank you for your comment. Try this video for exercises to stretch and strengthen your knee: ruclips.net/video/8E2r5DKGTUQ/видео.html
Beth Wagner makes outstanding and very helpful videos. I am grateful because it has helped me. That being said, I would like to clear up a minor error in this video: the word proxysmal is incorrect and and does not mean that vertigo comes and goes although that is true. The correct word in BPPV is paroxysmal which means a sudden and dramatic attack.
Randall, I'm glad my videos have been helpful for you. Thank you for pointing out my misspelling. I am not able to correct it in the video, but I added a link to helpful information about BPPV from Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA) and the Mayo Clinic. 'Paroxysmal' has several definitions. VeDA defines paroxysmal as 'sudden, brief spells', which is more descriptive than what I said for sure. While BPPV may feel like a 'dramatic attack' in severe cases, not everyone experiences it that way. In fact, more people describe Meniere's disease as a 'dramatic attack' than BPPV. Including that description in this video would possibly lead to greater confusion instead of greater understanding of BPPV.
Oh, gosh I hope I don't have the hangover for weeks!
Doctors say you have no problem with your ears. Bu i feel pressure on my ear? And dizziness too. What is it
Nazli, besides the ears, these symptoms can come from sinuses, the brain, blood vessels, nerves, even dysfunction in the muscles and joints of cervical spine. And sometimes it is not clear what the cause is as imaging and testing can't detect all possible causes. I suggest seeing other doctors, including finding a physiotherapist in your area for an evaluation to determine the cause of your symptoms and to start a treatment plan specific for you.
Thank you
Is it the same as cervical as I have cervical spondylosis haven't banged my head but do have weird feelings in the head had many mri but came back 3 bulging disc and arthritis
This video focuses on vertigo caused by crystals in the inner ear, not vertigo or vestibular dysfunction due to cervical issues. I posted this video on the cervical spine and dizziness: ruclips.net/video/O-6eV34Ny_c/видео.html
After one incident at a funeral wake, lastJanuary, I've had varying effects of giddyness ever since , Now December , I mange day to day chores etc. and drive my Car locally, but it still shows itself, if I forget and disrespect it. My Dr said he would perform the Epley Maneuver on me, when he could fit me in. Still waiting.
Thank you Beth, I will definitely be sending my vertigo clients to your channel for more info! Great job!
Katie, thank you! I hope the video helps your clients. I'll be adding more videos down the road on alternative maneuvers for BPPV and vestibular rehabilitation.
@@MovementFunction suppose you do this to a patient who is having vitiligo caused by Menieres? Also how can the physician tell from looking if it’s BPPV or Meneries vertigo? Is there any treatment to stop Menieres vertigo other then drugs?
@@LastTrump7 Doing the Epley maneuver when the vertigo is caused by Meniere's typically doesn't help much but also won't make it any worse. Physicians use several different tests to differentiate between BPPV and Meniere's disease. It's also possible to have both at the same time. Meniere's treatment is about management to minimize the severity and frequency of vertigo, such as reducing salt intake. Vestibular Rehab has been shown to be helpful for some people overall (but not during an acute episode of vertigo).
I believe I got my vertigo from using a Theragun too close to my head lol. I think that may be something people should look out for.
Carl, that could certainly be a possibility. Thank you for your comment!
my vertigo when it happens unexpectedly
and it causes vomiting till my stonack getsempty and i see at last brown color vomit
Please see your doctor right away. Brown color vomit could indicate something more serious that requires medical attention.
Tous des docteur dans quelle ville ???..
Ι attempted this for 2 days and by the 3rd...goodbye vertigo 👏👏👏👏👏
Man I had the vertigo on the right side but after I did this I'm feeling worst
That's the most accurate video i've seen.
I was diagnosed with Bppv after having vestibular neuritis, I have nystagmus but I don’t get dizzy in any of these positions or lying down or anything… is that still bppv?
It may be BPPV that is resolving. Your body may have adapted so that you no longer feel dizzy while there is some residual nystagmus that has not fully resolved.
@@MovementFunction thank you for responding! That makes sense! I still get dizziness especially from allergies and the week before and during my menstrual cycle, could that still be coming from bppv from the fluid in my ears and crystals???
Both sides make me feel severe vertigo
Thank you very much !
I want to ask if this maneuver is appropriate for vertigo when bending over and when looking up lying in bed. Had this after recent covid infection. And I have lingering dizziness after previous covid infection that caused Vestibular neuritis.
It was a mild episode that dissolved in the next day.
I would really appreciate if you could do a video with advise for people suffering from long covid dizziness.
Yakushima Su, yes this is appropriate, although it might already be gone if your symptoms dissolved the next day. You can still do the test to check if it is still present. Be sure to follow the instructions to make sure you do the maneuver on the correct side. Since you have been diagnosed with vestibular neuritis, you can continue doing the VRT videos. Thank you for the suggestion on the video topic! All the best.
@@MovementFunction Thank you so much !!!! 🙏🙏 You have been a great support to my difficult journey of vestibular disorder!!!! Thank you for giving us so much help and sharing your knowledge .
Tnx for your dimonstration on Vertigo,,I'm 71 yrs of age,,I guess I haved Vertigo,,staying here in the Philippines,,I'm male !!
Thank you for this video. After 2 years of constant “bed time” without knowledgeable help from traditional Doctors, I am excited to start your regimen .❤️
Can i ask is it possible that im having hypertension, but im having the same symptoms you can say it as vertigo?
Yes, symptoms of hypertension might feel like vertigo if the increased blood pressure affects the blood vessels in the vestibular organs. Be sure to talk to your doctor about your symptoms and the best treatment for you.
O.m.g thank you so much
My worst episodes happen when I sleep ' when I wake up is when it happens ' only way I can get it to stop is to bury my face straight down ' my problem is ' I'm spinning so much I can't recognize which direction to turn to get my face down. I've tried sleeping face down but I usually end up on my back or one side or the other. These episodes come and go and usually last a week or two at a time ' it's got to the point it scares me to go to sleep? I've been prescribed meclizine but doesn't seem to help. It's so bad I've thought about strapping myself face down at night when I go to bed.
I feel for you I’m absolutely the same it’s terrifying
Same i can’t lay down and sleep, do you still have it? Mine started yesterday
@@2r380
Do you wear glasses?
@@keithclark486 I wear contact lenses
I wonder how you can avoid the natural calcium build up in your ear. I heard a lot of people who are Vitamin D deficient have a greater occurrence of BPPV. I don't know If that is true.
Does anyone know?
I was wondering if you had any thoughts on covid and BPPV? I initially was diagnosed with BPPV almost a year ago, since then I have seen a vestibular PT, had an MRI, seen a neurologist, etc. I recently had about a four month duration with no symptoms, I was back to exercises without limitations and feeling like I've perhaps seen the last of BPPV for at least a few years, as I understand there's reoccurrence.
Two weeks ago I hopped on my first flight to see my family and simultaneously got covid. And now, the most mild symptoms have returned. They are specific to when I'm inverted laying on my back, so if my head is off the side of the bed, or if I do exercises that require me to arc backwards, head down gradient. Do you think this is because I flew? Or because I got covid? I can sleep normally, function pretty normally but my eyes do twitch during the epley (almost barely visible to my husband, but he notes he does see it happening). I know it's vertigo, but it feels less severe. I still want to treat it properly and I hope to get over this so it's not always on my mind. That feeling of falling after months of having no issues is heartbreaking.
Anyway, thank you for your thoughts.
It could be because of the flight or the covid infection and likely because of the combination - a perfect storm. Any illness that causes sinus congestion and inflammation can trigger a recurrence of BPPV. Add congestion to the pressure changes in flight and it's more difficult to equalize the ears, which could also contribute to crystals coming loose. I'm glad the symptoms are more mild than the initial occurrence, although I know any recurrence is discouraging. Hang in there. I suggest continuing to do the Epley to fully resolve the vertigo. If possible, I suggest delaying your flight home until you are fully recovered from covid and vertigo is gone. Consider taking decongestants before the flight as a preventative measure.
I have had vertigo occasionly for many years but since having Covid-19 I have had it almost constantly. Very debilitating.
Thank you very much. Everything you talked about was excellent. You helped me a lot , the information the way you explained was clear to understand. I am in Argentina on holiday, going back to Canada tomorrow. I'll do your exercise. Thanks again, life bless you miss?
Great. Very educational not only to the patients even to is the professional. I appreciate. Keep it up.
Thank you for your comment, Ben! And thank you for the encouragement :)
My first vertigo attack was treated by a doctor. He used this technique but when he turned my head to the other direction he did it real fast. It was totally gone with no lingering dizziness. Since then I’ve had this done again but with the slow head turn, which doesn’t have the same outcome.
Excellent clear informative presentation .Thanks very much
Doug, so glad you found my videos. Thank you for subscribing to the channel!
Hi Beth. You mrntioned doing this exercises at least twice a day. Here in canada the physio person told me to not to move my head for 48 hrs as this is partvof the treatment....any thoughts?? Thank you
I recommend following your physio's advice because they performed an individualized evaluation and they are giving you specific advice for your condition. If they are treating you in the clinic, they will give you the best treatment and advice for you when you return to see them. Many physios do not prescribe doing the Epley at home because the treatment they provide in the clinic is adequate to resolve the condition. I advise avoiding rapid, repetitive head movements. In my practice I've found that advising someone 'not to move their head' leads to excessive stress and strain on the neck. But in severe or recurrent cases, there might be a need to restrict head movements to a greater degree. Again, I suggest following the instructions from your physio.
@@MovementFunction thank you for getting back to me. God bless...
I've had severe bppv for 8 years
Doing these exercises trigger my symptoms and I cannot function for the rest of the day, severe nausea, vomiting and spinning for hours, so I can't do these exercises
If anyone knows of a less intrusive method please please let me know
I am not able to listen properly by my right ear and having problems like spinning of my head certainly and vomiting...
Dr recomended me Vertin 24 but still I am facing the same issue
If you don't have Menieres Disease, count yourself lucky! This is the price I had to pay, for my military service!
I have a constant ringing in my l ear. I have learned how to handle the lightheaded and spinning. It does not wake me up at night, but the ringing intensifies at time. Advised: No cure.
Sadly, I have two more weeks of a musical I believe one of the scenes triggered it. I can have that scene modified to remove the “comic fall”.
Great information and thank you 🙏
As she says, it could be worse than normal and it is for me. So far, 5 drs cant figure out whats wrong and im in panic. I have no idea where to turn to now.
one time i did 15 epleys and after that i triggered the spinning vertigo ?
15 is way too many repetitions. You might have converted posterior canal BPPV into horizontal canal BPPV. I just posted two updated videos that might be helpful for you. ruclips.net/video/GBabbN9wf60/видео.html and ruclips.net/video/-y2vpLhJsYg/видео.html. You would likely benefit most from seeing a physiotherapist for individualized evaluation.