I got diagnosed with Vestibular neurities in 2019. I started feeling extremely dizzy and suffered frequent vertigo attacks. I could not even do simple tasks. I felt my life was about to end. I am a software engineer and by that definition I have to spend long hours infront of computer screens. I suffered from massive brain fog and at times i felt confused and even forgot simple things. I took several tests like VNG, EEG, Caloric test, Stabilometry. All came back near normal. I took audiometry test and it came back normal. The ENT doc said my inner ears were structurally fine even after that viral attack. Both my auditory nerve and vestibular nerve are probably fine yet i was still feeling dizzy. So the final diagnosis was PPPD (persistent postural dizziness). He said that it is most likely caused by anxiety and depression due to that vestibular episode i had suffered earlier. I started with vestibular exercises. It took me 6 months to feel a little better. Then I started morning walks with a friend. You need to get accustomed to the outside environment so that your brain gets habituated to motion. I then started watching comedy almost every night. Try to surround yourself with positiveness and good vibes. You need to feel secure. Also a very important thing is avoid in-the-ear headphones and start using over-the-ear headphones. You are unknowingly damaging your inner ear. Avoid too much coffee and tea. I found out that reducing these substances really helped me a lot. Interestingly i don't feel dizzy inside moving cars and buses which some people seem to suffer from. Try to change your circadian rythm by sleeping early and waking up early. I have cut out on the consumption of junk food, alcohol etc. I consume more vegetables and fruits now. After 2 years, today i am perhaps at 90%-95% . I have started hitting the gym, lifting weights, doing cardio, running, jogging. Do i get vertigo attacks now? Nope. Do i feel dizzy now? Yes sometimes, when i didnot get a good night's sleep or i have consumed too much coffee (yes i am a programmer and sometimes coffee is all you need :P ). I believe vestibular disorders are manageable and people get much better once you take control of your life.
@@luissalinas6309 hi Luis! usually there is no test for PPPD. This disorder is considered as a diagnosis only after your ENT doc confirms that there is no structural problems,hearing loss or balance issues with your vestibular system. Also if you have anxiety or had been suffering from it and suppose you get infected with vestibular problems like vestibular neuritis (viral infection like common cold) or labyrnthitis (bacterial infection) then chances of developing PPPD post that episode increases.
Wow! Thank you so much for posting this. It truly gives me hope. Approx. 3 weeks ago I suffered vertigo attack. Since then I have been experiencing lightheadedness, headache, and dizziness. I need something to help with the dizziness! It’s to the point I feel so sick and nauseous I don’t want to move.
@@knellfamily45 Hi! I pray to God for your fast recovery from this episode. Hope you have consulted an ENT doc for medical opinion. Please don't worry too much. You will get better. Our bodies are fantastic and our brains have a concept called neuroplasticity. It will adjust on its own. Stay strong. Keep going.
As a Vestibular Neuritis sufferer from some years now, my best advise is don't underestimate these exercises. They do actually work and are elemental to recover sensorial and mental peace but be careful not to overdo them if you're just starting your recovery. I've spent literally weeks of panic attacks and bad headaches/brain fatigue, insomnia for trying to do them as fast and prolonged as possible. Start with short, light sessions. It may not feel as much but will make your brain work a lot in the background. Consistency will give you relief.
@@donttalkwet1 hi, I mostly feel it in the forehead, the heaviness you describe. But it could be different for you, a lot of symptoms are sensorial and are very very varied.
i have had vestibular neuritis since january this year and ive been doing the exercises since then ,things are getting better but not as normal as before ,does it ever get any better as time goes by ?? and are there tips you could share with me about recovery ??
Would you be willing to talk about your symptoms with me , I have suffered with dizziness for over 2 years now , got all the medical tests done already so I’m healthy medical wise but still dizzy
@@stacybrenda157 I can tell you things get to a point where it's not even noticeable. But try your best to do the exercises, recovery gets slower as you advance, just as you were learning a new skill.
Im a 15 year old diagnosed with an rare ear disease called cogan syndrome. Its still hard and ive been struggling with it for a while. I almost cant go to school because i have to go to the hospital every week. The doctors say that this disease did something in my ears so for that reason i almost can’t walk normally, play basketball, ride a bike and even watch tv. I started with these exercises today and ill keep y’all updated!
1 have one attack of vertigo 1 month ago but after that I have dizziness and balance problem and I am glad to say that these exercises are really very helpful and I am seeing much improvement after doing these exercises.
This is the best visual summary of the exercises I was given by my ENT for vestibular therapy, hands down. The written directions can be slightly confusing to understand, but watching it done makes it easy. Thank you!
I’ve just started working with a vestibular physical therapist. It’s good to watch this video and see additional exercises that might come in down the line. I like the woman who was performing the exercises and seeing how she did it. Thanks for posting this.
I’ve had a cerebral hemorrhage at age 18 and was sitting a lot, but now that i can walk I’ve been feeling dizzy. My therapist said that’s normal and now I’m training to get better as fast as possible. I think these exercises will work well. Thank you very much
My problem with vestibular neuritis originally began with a serious B12 deficiency diagnosis. My symptoms were tachycardia, intense fatigue, dizziness, and mental confusion, rapid heartbeat, palpitations, skipped beats and landed me in the ER twice in 3 weeks. After I began B12 injections twice per week and my levels rose to around 700 PG/ML, I started treating my vestibular symptoms. To note untreated B12 deficiency can cause vestibular issues. My vestibular treatment was the following: Anti-Viral 500MG x 2 per day, Dr. Cho's exercises in the morning, and 50MG Meclizine x 2 per day. It took me 3 -4 days worth of morning exercises replaying this video. He's right you have to work up to all of them from beginning to end, pacing yourself. I can now stand on 1 foot for 10 seconds each foot but when I first started I could only do 2-3 seconds each foot. I'm also drinking tons of water throughout the day. I'm 1 full week into the above treatment, including everything written above, and I'm feeling about 85% healed. I even ran on the treadmill and did the stair climber. 1,2, or 3 months ago, actually even 2 weeks ago, none of it would have been possible. I was laying in bed crying most of the time. Afraid I was having a heart attack and dying. Thank you Dr. Cho for being part of my recovery.
@@Rolex45863 I was told it was a chronic disorder, but that therapy would help. I originally went to a therapist that was prescribed by my doctor, but time constraints and distance from where I lived made me cancel the therapy sessions. I've been using this video and other vestibular rehab exercises I found online since then, and it has helped a lot. I still get a little bit of brain fog and tire sometimes but it's MUCH better than before I had done the exercises. Hope this helps.
The exercises are incredibly helpful. I've had Vestibular Therapy twice - both times because of concussions - and these are the exercises my Vestibular therapist has done. Therefore, I can attest that these are incredibly helpful. I'm now on another round of dizziness - this time due to BPPV - and these are helpful as well as my vestibular system is not working as well as it should. I look forward to the improvement I know I will get from these exercises.
I have dizziness due to BPPV, beside take this exercise, do you take any medicine? I have been doing this exercise for 4 days and I think it helps however I want to know if I still need to take any meds.
Thankyou for this Doctor! I had Acute Vestibular Neuritis hit me Thursday AM. First time. After a 9 hour visit to the ER, MRI, CAT Scan, EKG and blood work. Then the Chiropractor the next morning, then to the ENT which led to hearing frequency tests... I was determined to have VN. This was truly terrifying! It is now Saturday, I’m on a corticosteroid protocol and now starting Vestibular Exercises like in your video. I am hoping and praying I don’t have to deal with this again.
@@matthewheath01 are you completely healed because of the exercises and after how long of doing them did you notice? How often did you do? Hope you’re great!
I'm a healthy young man who gets seasick easily, and I'm challenged in judo class by becoming nauseous after as little as two recovery rolls. Thanks for these exercises, I'll try them in different combinations with spinning while standing (and possibly later rolling repeatedly) to try to train my balance from healthy to great. I'd love to hear more about how I can find out about more challenging exercises, since I started from intuition by spinning in place and then doing the final (walking) exercise.
the only instructions I was given was the head exercises of looking at the pen, up and down, side to side. You give many more exercises to do and work on. I'm almost at 4 weeks of doing nothing because of the dizziness. Thank you.
These exercises are almost the same my ear doctor gave me. I suffered massive dizziness symptoms few years ago and unfortunately the dizziness is back. After four brain MRI, heart scans and a caloric test doctors came to conclusion that it's my inner ear that has the problem. Anyway gotta keep doing these exercises regularly again.
@@chrisjlee2013 No idea really, it could be something else too, however not brain related though, since I had MRI last august. Could also be poor muscular balance in neck and back, passive office work you see.
Great exercises, and a great video.. I have had Vestibular Neuritis for the past month and a bit.. and I feel these exercises are really helping my recovery. Thank you.
Some people go to a physiotherapist for many months to perform these exercises, when it is more convenient to do them here in the comfort if your home.
Thank you! I was just diagnosed with MDDS. It feels like I have been motion sick on a boat for over a month now. This gives me hope! I will start doing these every morning.
@NoStressZone I can attest to these exercises, they do work! I went to PT after experiencing vertigo and vestibular migraines for nearly 3 years, many tests with no answers or relief, until I found this method. I went to PT 3x a week for 6 weeks and did these seemingly stupid exercises everyday at home as well, and by week 3-4 had major relief. It's been another 4 years since then and I'm just now starting to get the vertigo coming back (which I was told happens). I looked up this video for a refresher so I don't have to pay to go back to Physical Therapy. At first the head and eye movements can make you feel sick and worse, but keep at it everyday and do what you can... it absolutely worked for me.
@@marioavila9021 no meds, nothing worked for me but these exercises. And I can attest that the vertigo that seemed to be coming back has gone away again after only a couple days of doing the exercises. Try it. It won't hurt you. Cheers!
Thank you Doctor for posting these exercises which are comfortable for me to do. i have an attack of vertigo every year. Last time which was 3 weeks back was bad. I have not got my balance back fully n feel slight dizzy. I feel it's due to my middle ear problem. I pray these exercises will help me.
Took my first shot of Pfizer vaccine 2 weeks ago. Felt fine until I had puffy eyes on the 10th-13th day and sensitivity to light. Today, I felt so dizzy even in sitting position and that's how I got here.
I’m finishing 2nd week of this , before I couldnt stand on one leg with eyes closed even 4 seconds , now I’m able to do 2 times 10 seconds .. even if I fail I keep doing it until I reach 10 seconds
I think it’s important to note that if you’re lifting one leg and then the other you have to shift your weight into the standing leg to raise your other leg otherwise you won’t be able to because your body has not shifted the weight into the solid standing leg I think that’s super important I’ve been working on re-engaging my balance for the last year with vestibular migraines through vestibular pt and now Pilates But I did get that weight shifting track through an MS neurologist because I also have multiple sclerosis which has nothing to do with this at all
FINALLY diagnosed with PPPD, Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness. I thought I had Mal de Debarquement Syndrome but it's actually PPPD. I've been consistently dizzy for a full year. Happy to have the Cawthorne Cooksie exercises to work with and train my maladaptation! Thank you.
I first got vestibular neuritis about 2 years ago. It eventually improved with exercises similar to this, they really helped. However about 4 weeks ago I received some distressing news and I got another bad attack. I'm working on these exercises again as I feel it's the only thing that works.
How often should you do these exercises? Once or twice a day or more? Every day or every other day? I can barely do the standing on one foot especially with my eyes closed.
I have a symptoms of dizzyness for more than ten years.. so went for eye check up and took madicine feel better for months however, its come back...i went for ENT check up also and i took medicine feel better for a months and then suffer again , now i dont have any idea of treating my massive dizzyness....
Hello. I just gotten back from my ENT appointment and was more or less told that there is something wrong with my vestibular nerve and am being referred to vestibular PT. This all came out of no where when I was in a restaurant and was hit with extremely bad vertigo where I was hospitalized overnight. Ever since the incident I have had no terrible balance and my vision will not track correctly. I cannot drive and car rides are terrible. We all know how healthcare system is so there is no knowing how long I will be waiting to be seen by the PT. I will start with this today and check back in and let you know how this helps. Thank you.
Did you get the dizzy’s while you had covid-19 or sometime after you got over the covid-19? I had it too but this is now effecting me a month after I cleared the virus. Thanks.
@@wills1110 , I went to my ENT doctor and he mentioned that a lot of Covid recovered patients are reporting this after affect. If it wasn’t bad enough getting that virus now we have to deal with this? And who knows how long this may last? Just want to say good luck and thanks for the reply. We will finally get over this COVID MESS! We got to keep doing these exercises and we will.
What are those exercises going to do? Can I go to the grocery store and do eyes traking there instead ? Can I ride my bicycle instead of standing on one foot? Can I walk around the street looking side to side instead of juggling a ball?
Why are there is sitting and standing excercises which are basically the same. If one can go though the standing excercises why do the sitting ones ? Do they complement each other in any way ?
Hola primero que todo ,que es neuritis vestibular ?? Yo tengo un sonido en el oído mucho tiempo y me afecta mucho los bajos de la musica o de las personas de voz ronca , lamentablemente no se inglés y quisiera hacer estos ejercicios
Heel herkenbaar! Alsof je in een schip loopt in volle zee, de grond golft onder je voeten, je wilt je ergens aan vasthouden, de wereld draait en golft.
I feel like this will just make me more dizzy. I had a really bad vertigo attack that lasted for more than 2 weeks I couldn’t function always dizzy nauseous lightheaded and off balance, my doctor recommended Bonine and at first I took 2 pills I felt very drowsy but was able to function I was able to cook clean my house and take care of my kids. After that I just take half a pill to control symptoms don’t feel drowsy anymore. It was a life saver.
Hello, has anyone had vertigo & also tinnitus at the same time. I’ve had two bouts of vertigo, 2019 & 2022 with tinnitus in the week preceding. Wondering if there is a connection? Thanks
I am doing these for my mother we found the printout at brainandspine.org.Uk go to information sheet printable it looks like the same sheet he shows in video
I have motion sickness & balance problems. After doing 2-3 exercises I felt dizziness & very tired and headache. Shoulder shrugging made me feel so much tired. I m feeling serve headache know pls guide me what should I have to do? And I m 15 years old.
I was recently diagnosed with Vestibular Migraines and I am in the same boat as you. No idea when I'll be able to get into PT and so I'm going to start here. Did these exercises help?
Thank you. I have been doing these and they are helping my dizziness (swaying and floating when lying) . I did have this feeling too when sitting but your exercises help that. I had bppv in november last year , an ear dr relieved the spinning but i still have this boat swaying feeling lying down. Can you recommend any other exercises to help this aspect?
It's called mal de debarquement it happened to me after being on a boat for a few hours feels like I'm still on it even though it's been 6 days you get it from motion.. boat, plane, train, car, elevator, amusement park rides etc it's not an inner ear problem it's in your cerebellum, the brain still thinks your on the boat and is over correcting your balance even though your on land and no longer need the cerebellum part of the brain to help you. It can take weeks to months to years to reset it unfortunately
How often do you need to do these exercises and how do you know when to stop if too much? I've read that your symptoms temporarily worsen while doing them.
The vestibular therapists were so full and lacked therapists for the demand so that i was turned away and told NO openings in sight. I’ve turned to the internet looking only for experts such as yourself.
Has anyone experienced pinched nerves all through the face and head?....I also feel like I have severe pressure in my head and a feeling of water moving back and forth...30 years of my life have been ruined...😢😢
i notice i get dizzy while doing the pencil exercise. i had a whiplash accident thanks to a young lady distracted while driving. i have balance issues and visual issues and a bit disorientation after the accident.
I got diagnosed with Vestibular neurities in 2019. I started feeling extremely dizzy and suffered frequent vertigo attacks. I could not even do simple tasks. I felt my life was about to end. I am a software engineer and by that definition I have to spend long hours infront of computer screens. I suffered from massive brain fog and at times i felt confused and even forgot simple things.
I took several tests like VNG, EEG, Caloric test, Stabilometry. All came back near normal. I took audiometry test and it came back normal. The ENT doc said my inner ears were structurally fine even after that viral attack. Both my auditory nerve and vestibular nerve are probably fine yet i was still feeling dizzy. So the final diagnosis was PPPD (persistent postural dizziness). He said that it is most likely caused by anxiety and depression due to that vestibular episode i had suffered earlier.
I started with vestibular exercises. It took me 6 months to feel a little better. Then I started morning walks with a friend. You need to get accustomed to the outside environment so that your brain gets habituated to motion. I then started watching comedy almost every night. Try to surround yourself with positiveness and good vibes. You need to feel secure. Also a very important thing is avoid in-the-ear headphones and start using over-the-ear headphones. You are unknowingly damaging your inner ear. Avoid too much coffee and tea. I found out that reducing these substances really helped me a lot. Interestingly i don't feel dizzy inside moving cars and buses which some people seem to suffer from. Try to change your circadian rythm by sleeping early and waking up early. I have cut out on the consumption of junk food, alcohol etc. I consume more vegetables and fruits now.
After 2 years, today i am perhaps at 90%-95% . I have started hitting the gym, lifting weights, doing cardio, running, jogging. Do i get vertigo attacks now? Nope. Do i feel dizzy now? Yes sometimes, when i didnot get a good night's sleep or i have consumed too much coffee (yes i am a programmer and sometimes coffee is all you need :P ). I believe vestibular disorders are manageable and people get much better once you take control of your life.
And what tests were taken to confirm that you had pppd?
Thanks for sharing, I needed to hear this Today, May God bless you
@@luissalinas6309 hi Luis! usually there is no test for PPPD. This disorder is considered as a diagnosis only after your ENT doc confirms that there is no structural problems,hearing loss or balance issues with your vestibular system. Also if you have anxiety or had been suffering from it and suppose you get infected with vestibular problems like vestibular neuritis (viral infection like common cold) or labyrnthitis (bacterial infection) then chances of developing PPPD post that episode increases.
Wow! Thank you so much for posting this. It truly gives me hope. Approx. 3 weeks ago I suffered vertigo attack. Since then I have been experiencing lightheadedness, headache, and dizziness. I need something to help with the dizziness! It’s to the point I feel so sick and nauseous I don’t want to move.
@@knellfamily45 Hi! I pray to God for your fast recovery from this episode. Hope you have consulted an ENT doc for medical opinion. Please don't worry too much. You will get better. Our bodies are fantastic and our brains have a concept called neuroplasticity. It will adjust on its own. Stay strong. Keep going.
As a Vestibular Neuritis sufferer from some years now, my best advise is don't underestimate these exercises. They do actually work and are elemental to recover sensorial and mental peace but be careful not to overdo them if you're just starting your recovery. I've spent literally weeks of panic attacks and bad headaches/brain fatigue, insomnia for trying to do them as fast and prolonged as possible. Start with short, light sessions. It may not feel as much but will make your brain work a lot in the background. Consistency will give you relief.
Does the back of your head feel heavy and like it's full with this after the chronic dizzy phase where your just off balance?
@@donttalkwet1 hi, I mostly feel it in the forehead, the heaviness you describe. But it could be different for you, a lot of symptoms are sensorial and are very very varied.
i have had vestibular neuritis since january this year and ive been doing the exercises since then ,things are getting better but not as normal as before ,does it ever get any better as time goes by ?? and are there tips you could share with me about recovery ??
Would you be willing to talk about your symptoms with me , I have suffered with dizziness for over 2 years now , got all the medical tests done already so I’m healthy medical wise but still dizzy
@@stacybrenda157 I can tell you things get to a point where it's not even noticeable. But try your best to do the exercises, recovery gets slower as you advance, just as you were learning a new skill.
Im a 15 year old diagnosed with an rare ear disease called cogan syndrome. Its still hard and ive been struggling with it for a while. I almost cant go to school because i have to go to the hospital every week. The doctors say that this disease did something in my ears so for that reason i almost can’t walk normally, play basketball, ride a bike and even watch tv. I started with these exercises today and ill keep y’all updated!
Good luck, hope it's helping. 🙏
Any updates?
Where's updates?
Good luck, hope things improve!
Updates?
1 have one attack of vertigo 1 month ago but after that I have dizziness and balance problem and I am glad to say that these exercises are really very helpful and I am seeing much improvement after doing these exercises.
i have same problem
can you plz help me out
Are you okay now?
How long do you do this exercise to get better?
@@melmel9763 I think 2x a day for two weeks to see improvement
Praise God this can help me a lot better
I gonna do this exercises
Thank you Dr Cho 😇
This is the best visual summary of the exercises I was given by my ENT for vestibular therapy, hands down. The written directions can be slightly confusing to understand, but watching it done makes it easy. Thank you!
Are they working for you?
@@rickfascinato5758 Yes! They worked very well over the course of my treatment.
@@thebookwyrmsclaws fantastic. .thank you
How often you have to do these exercises once or twice a day?
@@zahraabbas8946 When I am experiencing symptoms, I do them twice a day till they resolve.
I’ve just started working with a vestibular physical therapist. It’s good to watch this video and see additional exercises that might come in down the line. I like the woman who was performing the exercises and seeing how she did it. Thanks for posting this.
These Excersises are Amazing. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I’ve had a cerebral hemorrhage at age 18 and was sitting a lot, but now that i can walk I’ve been feeling dizzy. My therapist said that’s normal and now I’m training to get better as fast as possible. I think these exercises will work well. Thank you very much
Thank you for your videos, your knowledge and influence helps others as far away as the Philippines. Maraming Salamat Po.
Thank you so much for this video. This helped me tremendously overnight. I will be continuing these exercises daily until my symptoms go away. 🙏🏼
My gratefulness is incredibly immense. I cannot thank you enough for the well explained exercises.
thank you very much I'm suffering from vertigo for many years this helps me a lot thanks
for many years? why? I am also suffering from vertigo
@@rafatbadar7629 does your vertigo goes 24/7 when moving your head? I have been suffering 1 1/2 years now
i feel dizzy while walking ,turn my body, and move my head
@@marrymirza8883 how are you feeling, taking meds
@@marrymirza8883 are you better?
thank God for videos like this
Dr. Cho provides some of the best advice available on RUclips regarding vestibular concerns. I wish he were in Michigan so I could see him.
My problem with vestibular neuritis originally began with a serious B12 deficiency diagnosis. My symptoms were tachycardia, intense fatigue, dizziness, and mental confusion, rapid heartbeat, palpitations, skipped beats and landed me in the ER twice in 3 weeks. After I began B12 injections twice per week and my levels rose to around 700 PG/ML, I started treating my vestibular symptoms. To note untreated B12 deficiency can cause vestibular issues. My vestibular treatment was the following: Anti-Viral 500MG x 2 per day, Dr. Cho's exercises in the morning, and 50MG Meclizine x 2 per day. It took me 3 -4 days worth of morning exercises replaying this video. He's right you have to work up to all of them from beginning to end, pacing yourself. I can now stand on 1 foot for 10 seconds each foot but when I first started I could only do 2-3 seconds each foot. I'm also drinking tons of water throughout the day. I'm 1 full week into the above treatment, including everything written above, and I'm feeling about 85% healed. I even ran on the treadmill and did the stair climber. 1,2, or 3 months ago, actually even 2 weeks ago, none of it would have been possible. I was laying in bed crying most of the time. Afraid I was having a heart attack and dying. Thank you Dr. Cho for being part of my recovery.
How are you doing?
What was your b12 levels before b12 shots?
Have been doing this for almost 1 week, can feel improvement on my dizziness, Thank you doctor
How many times a day do you do this?
Thank you for posting this. I was diagnosed with a right peripheral vestibular disorder about a year ago, and these exercises really do help!
It's going away fully
It’s curable? U went to therapist or did urself at home
Kevin I got left peripheral vestibular disorder
It’s is curable?
@@Rolex45863 I was told it was a chronic disorder, but that therapy would help. I originally went to a therapist that was prescribed by my doctor, but time constraints and distance from where I lived made me cancel the therapy sessions. I've been using this video and other vestibular rehab exercises I found online since then, and it has helped a lot. I still get a little bit of brain fog and tire sometimes but it's MUCH better than before I had done the exercises. Hope this helps.
The exercises are incredibly helpful. I've had Vestibular Therapy twice - both times because of concussions - and these are the exercises my Vestibular therapist has done. Therefore, I can attest that these are incredibly helpful. I'm now on another round of dizziness - this time due to BPPV - and these are helpful as well as my vestibular system is not working as well as it should. I look forward to the improvement I know I will get from these exercises.
I have dizziness due to BPPV, beside take this exercise, do you take any medicine? I have been doing this exercise for 4 days and I think it helps however I want to know if I still need to take any meds.
Thank you so much. Using this after my acoustic neuroma surgery. Only went through this twice so far and it does seem to help.
After Acoustic neuroma surgery, how are you now? does dizziness came back or it stops?
Thankyou for this Doctor! I had Acute Vestibular Neuritis hit me Thursday AM. First time. After a 9 hour visit to the ER, MRI, CAT Scan, EKG and blood work. Then the Chiropractor the next morning, then to the ENT which led to hearing frequency tests... I was determined to have VN. This was truly terrifying! It is now Saturday, I’m on a corticosteroid protocol and now starting Vestibular Exercises like in your video. I am hoping and praying I don’t have to deal with this again.
Matthew Heath did you improved ?
@@lorenamore1489 I’m completely better now
@HappyShowTV completely
Did this get better for you because of meds or excerises ?
@@matthewheath01 are you completely healed because of the exercises and after how long of doing them did you notice? How often did you do? Hope you’re great!
I'm a healthy young man who gets seasick easily, and I'm challenged in judo class by becoming nauseous after as little as two recovery rolls. Thanks for these exercises, I'll try them in different combinations with spinning while standing (and possibly later rolling repeatedly) to try to train my balance from healthy to great.
I'd love to hear more about how I can find out about more challenging exercises, since I started from intuition by spinning in place and then doing the final (walking) exercise.
Thank goodness, after 3 months of viral labrynthitis no one told me till recently that these exercises would help.Thank you so much Dr. Its working!
How are you now? Vertigo completely gone?
Any up dates
how’re you now? i’ve had labyrinthitis for 2 months and no improvement
the only instructions I was given was the head exercises of looking at the pen, up and down, side to side. You give many more exercises to do and work on. I'm almost at 4 weeks of doing nothing because of the dizziness. Thank you.
how are you feeling now?
Been 4 months suffering from bppv pls help.me
I’m in the same boat.
these exercises work slowly so be calm and go a head .these exercises really help u
@@deltaecho1 It's funny how not many people reply to replies to their comment. It's a common thing on youtube.
These exercises are almost the same my ear doctor gave me. I suffered massive dizziness symptoms few years ago and unfortunately the dizziness is back. After four brain MRI, heart scans and a caloric test doctors came to conclusion that it's my inner ear that has the problem. Anyway gotta keep doing these exercises regularly again.
Joel mikkola what is caloric?
How did it return? No fucking way it could return again...
@@marioavila9021 Google Caloric Reflex test or something like that.
@@chrisjlee2013 No idea really, it could be something else too, however not brain related though, since I had MRI last august. Could also be poor muscular balance in neck and back, passive office work you see.
@@joelm5509 How are you now? Did this video help you? I'm thinking of giving this exercises to my father.
Great exercises, and a great video.. I have had Vestibular Neuritis for the past month and a bit.. and I feel these exercises are really helping my recovery. Thank you.
oh my goodness, so helpful in even the first session, thank you :)
Do you ever feel temperature affects like heat bright sun
@@MonaGlam10 yes it does
Excellent exercises. Definitely helped me a lot. Thank you.
Thank you for these excellent exercises! They work!
Some people go to a physiotherapist for many months to perform these exercises, when it is more convenient to do them here in the comfort if your home.
thank you Dr Choi, it works! like magic..
My ohysian, chiropractor and physio therapist all were useless. So I will be doing these and see how I get on. Many thanks!
Worked?
Thank you! I was just diagnosed with MDDS. It feels like I have been motion sick on a boat for over a month now. This gives me hope! I will start doing these every morning.
How is the result
I've felt the same way for a month. I just started doing these exercises. In your experience have you gotten any better?
@NoStressZone I can attest to these exercises, they do work! I went to PT after experiencing vertigo and vestibular migraines for nearly 3 years, many tests with no answers or relief, until I found this method. I went to PT 3x a week for 6 weeks and did these seemingly stupid exercises everyday at home as well, and by week 3-4 had major relief. It's been another 4 years since then and I'm just now starting to get the vertigo coming back (which I was told happens). I looked up this video for a refresher so I don't have to pay to go back to Physical Therapy. At first the head and eye movements can make you feel sick and worse, but keep at it everyday and do what you can... it absolutely worked for me.
@@same3103 taking any meds
@@marioavila9021 no meds, nothing worked for me but these exercises. And I can attest that the vertigo that seemed to be coming back has gone away again after only a couple days of doing the exercises. Try it. It won't hurt you. Cheers!
Thank you Doctor for posting these exercises which are comfortable for me to do. i have an attack of vertigo every year. Last time which was 3 weeks back was bad. I have not got my balance back fully n feel slight dizzy. I feel it's due to my middle ear problem. I pray these exercises will help me.
Did they diagnose you with anything?
@@margaretmccomb3672 I feel it is from my right ear
@@sagarikaguha9213 but any diagnosis? Mineres? Vestibular?
Hi Sagarika, Kenekua val paise ne atia?
Much better! Thank you!
Thank you House Institute, this helped a lot, even on the first attempt.
Took my first shot of Pfizer vaccine 2 weeks ago. Felt fine until I had puffy eyes on the 10th-13th day and sensitivity to light. Today, I felt so dizzy even in sitting position and that's how I got here.
Me too. It has been 5 weeks with these symptoms since the vaccine.
Hi did this all pass now? I’m curious
@@DECDEC1220 ?
@@DECDEC1220 did this all pass
@@margaretmccomb3672 no it did not. Still dealing with it
I’m finishing 2nd week of this , before I couldnt stand on one leg with eyes closed even 4 seconds , now I’m able to do 2 times 10 seconds .. even if I fail I keep doing it until I reach 10 seconds
Thank you so much! You were helpful to film this for us!!
may i know the relationship between the shoulder shrugging exercise and vestibular system? how it helps ? thank you.
very helpful, thanks very much for the good advice.
I think it’s important to note that if you’re lifting one leg and then the other you have to shift your weight into the standing leg to raise your other leg otherwise you won’t be able to because your body has not shifted the weight into the solid standing leg I think that’s super important I’ve been working on re-engaging my balance for the last year with vestibular migraines through vestibular pt and now Pilates But I did get that weight shifting track through an MS neurologist because I also have multiple sclerosis which has nothing to do with this at all
Hello, how often should these exercises be repeated?
3 to 5 times
@@ayanalam6213 a week or a day
Thank you I am starting exercises tomorrow
FINALLY diagnosed with PPPD, Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness. I thought I had Mal de Debarquement Syndrome but it's actually PPPD. I've been consistently dizzy for a full year. Happy to have the Cawthorne Cooksie exercises to work with and train my maladaptation! Thank you.
How's your progress?
@@Rory_tttt how is your progress?
Than you
Thank you dr . You are very helpful.
I first got vestibular neuritis about 2 years ago. It eventually improved with exercises similar to this, they really helped. However about 4 weeks ago I received some distressing news and I got another bad attack. I'm working on these exercises again as I feel it's the only thing that works.
It does work of me always
How do I get a copy of these exercises? I could do them on my own. I have done them once with a P T.
just did the first few and feel sick as a pig
This is properly a good sign that you're doing it right as the exercises should increase your dizziness. May I ask how you're doing now? Thanks!
Thank you!
Great video!!!
How often should you do these exercises? Once or twice a day or more? Every day or every other day? I can barely do the standing on one foot especially with my eyes closed.
Yes, the video was not clear about how often and how you should increase the moves.
I have a symptoms of dizzyness for more than ten years.. so went for eye check up and took madicine feel better for months however, its come back...i went for ENT check up also and i took medicine feel better for a months and then suffer again , now i dont have any idea of treating my massive dizzyness....
Thanks🙏, very useful and clear explanation.
Hello. I just gotten back from my ENT appointment and was more or less told that there is something wrong with my vestibular nerve and am being referred to vestibular PT. This all came out of no where when I was in a restaurant and was hit with extremely bad vertigo where I was hospitalized overnight. Ever since the incident I have had no terrible balance and my vision will not track correctly. I cannot drive and car rides are terrible. We all know how healthcare system is so there is no knowing how long I will be waiting to be seen by the PT. I will start with this today and check back in and let you know how this helps. Thank you.
I got really bad dizziness from covid, I'm starting to try these to see if they can help
So,it worked?
@@cristina4452 yes this did help, but it went away though too
Did you get the dizzy’s while you had covid-19 or sometime after you got over the covid-19? I had it too but this is now effecting me a month after I cleared the virus.
Thanks.
@@dmzabo3914 as soon as the cold symptoms went away I got vertigo
@@wills1110 , I went to my ENT doctor and he mentioned that a lot of Covid recovered patients are reporting this after affect. If it wasn’t bad enough getting that virus now we have to deal with this? And who knows how long this may last? Just want to say good luck and thanks for the reply. We will finally get over this COVID MESS! We got to keep doing these exercises and we will.
It would be so great if you could share the document! Thank you
Oh my god I don’t know how anyone does this I don’t think I can do this stuff alone :(
Try a little bit at a time. I suffer from bad vertigo. Do the easier ones first and go from there. I'm not feeling as bad as I have been.
Do you ever feel temperature affects like heat days
What are those exercises going to do? Can I go to the grocery store and do eyes traking there instead ? Can I ride my bicycle instead of standing on one foot? Can I walk around the street looking side to side instead of juggling a ball?
Thank you for this video. How often do you have to do these exercises?
Why are there is sitting and standing excercises which are basically the same. If one can go though the standing excercises why do the sitting ones ? Do they complement each other in any way ?
This is working for me after a few sessions not perfect but much better. Thanks for giving me hope.
It’s tech time what were your diagnosed with
Is this okay for virtigo?
Most definitely, but there are some alternate exercises specifically for BPPV for instance
Excellent exercise programm.
Hola primero que todo ,que es neuritis vestibular ?? Yo tengo un sonido en el oído mucho tiempo y me afecta mucho los bajos de la musica o de las personas de voz ronca , lamentablemente no se inglés y quisiera hacer estos ejercicios
Does these help if you have pppd and vestibular migraine?
Jennifer Weeks I’m wondering the same thing. Did you do them? Have you seen improvement?
I want to know too!
Are these exercises effective on vestibular migraine?
Thank you for your advice.
Thank you. It is very helpful
Heel herkenbaar! Alsof je in een schip loopt in volle zee, de grond golft onder je voeten, je wilt je ergens aan vasthouden, de wereld draait en golft.
I feel like this will just make me more dizzy. I had a really bad vertigo attack that lasted for more than 2 weeks I couldn’t function always dizzy nauseous lightheaded and off balance, my doctor recommended Bonine and at first I took 2 pills I felt very drowsy but was able to function I was able to cook clean my house and take care of my kids. After that I just take half a pill to control symptoms don’t feel drowsy anymore. It was a life saver.
Great information. Thank you
Very informative
Thank you really!
Thank you so much!
Very helpful thank you Blessings
Thank you for an excellent video. Can you advise on how many times a day these exercises should be done?
2 times a day works best for me
Hello, has anyone had vertigo & also tinnitus at the same time. I’ve had two bouts of vertigo, 2019 & 2022 with tinnitus in the week preceding. Wondering if there is a connection?
Thanks
Great exercises. I only wish I could have printed them to be able to use them without the computer. Thanks
I am doing these for my mother we found the printout at brainandspine.org.Uk go to information sheet printable it looks like the same sheet he shows in video
Does anyone experience weakness on legs while dizzy? The feeling like you don’t feel your legs and no energy at all
Thank you, very clear
I have motion sickness & balance problems.
After doing 2-3 exercises I felt dizziness & very tired and headache. Shoulder shrugging made me feel so much tired. I m feeling serve headache know pls guide me what should I have to do?
And I m 15 years old.
When the dizziness comes on just stop and then try at a later time ... it’s normal to feel the dizziness when doing these. That’s what my ENT said.
How can I print out the instructions?
Many thanks for the useful exercises. Can i know what is the recommended frequency ? Daily? And if so how many times per day? Thanks for advising.
Trying to get in the Vesticular PT and there is a 3 month wait. I will do these first.
I was recently diagnosed with Vestibular Migraines and I am in the same boat as you. No idea when I'll be able to get into PT and so I'm going to start here. Did these exercises help?
Thank you. I have been doing these and they are helping my dizziness (swaying and floating when lying) . I did have this feeling too when sitting but your exercises help that. I had bppv in november last year , an ear dr relieved the spinning but i still have this boat swaying feeling lying down. Can you recommend any other exercises to help this aspect?
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I am waiting for the reply. I also have swaying feeling and a problem walking .
Same
Same
It's called mal de debarquement it happened to me after being on a boat for a few hours feels like I'm still on it even though it's been 6 days you get it from motion.. boat, plane, train, car, elevator, amusement park rides etc it's not an inner ear problem it's in your cerebellum, the brain still thinks your on the boat and is over correcting your balance even though your on land and no longer need the cerebellum part of the brain to help you. It can take weeks to months to years to reset it unfortunately
How often do you need to do these exercises and how do you know when to stop if too much? I've read that your symptoms temporarily worsen while doing them.
Thanks for the PT shout out Dr. Cho!!!
j'ai un VPPB est ce que je fait cet exercice avec EPLEY ou non?
The vestibular therapists were so full and lacked therapists for the demand so that i was turned away and told NO openings in sight. I’ve turned to the internet looking only for experts such as yourself.
Thank you
Has anyone experienced pinched nerves all through the face and head?....I also feel like I have severe pressure in my head and a feeling of water moving back and forth...30 years of my life have been ruined...😢😢
How you feeling now?
@@clink-5512 curious did this pass?
@@margaretmccomb3672 it passed for me yeap
@@clink-5512 did you do the exercises? Or was it just something else?
@@margaretmccomb3672 I did them and they helped me out, got better over time just had to be patient
They were.
You're welcome.
Really helpfull!!!
i notice i get dizzy while doing the pencil exercise. i had a whiplash accident thanks to a young lady distracted while driving. i have balance issues and visual issues and a bit disorientation after the accident.
Thank you! Therapy is expensive!
Yes it is! Ten visits $350
Thank You! it helped me!!!
Thank u sir it is really a nice video .
Outstanding
I started getting this 1 1/2 yr ago. lots of tests and no reason. Finally it was 'this' . Very life disruptive, life threatening,.... help