... The only thing that doesn't make your symptoms sound like BPPV is that you first got the vertigo when you were standing. ... (8 replies)
... Thanks willholl, I will let you know! I sent an email to my OMD regarding Meniere's and he said that accupuncture helps with vertigo. He also feels that dizziness is usually mostly structural in nature, with inflammation adding to it. ... (10 replies)
... such as inner ear damage or hearing loss, and I suspect that with BPPV it can somehow impact the otoconia. ... (22 replies)
... The first episode actually happened when I was standing in the kitchen making a sandwich and the second happened when I was lying on my right side although not asleep. ... (8 replies)
... It sounds a lot like BPPV to me. Being woken up at night plus not being able to stand being in the position your ENT put you into points towards that. I'm dont really understand how he can't be sure whether he saw nystagmus. Sounds like he might not be the best person to see.
Your vertigo: when all of this started, did you notice any increased spinning when your head was in... (8 replies)
... I'm sure some of the folks with BPPV on here will have more info for you, but many of them have said they have symptoms in between actualy vertigo attacks. Its not "classic BPPV" as to what the docs are taught, but the specialists in this stuff and folks who have been through it will say otherwise. ... (8 replies)
... and one which actually woke me up. The one that woke me up was particularly frightening and I actually needed to hold on to things to keep me upright and felt nauseous but wasn't actually sick. I do however between attacks have constant feelings of unbalance which get worse when I go out in to unfamiliar places. ... (8 replies)
... Can you describe your dizziness or vertigo a little bit more? ... (8 replies)
... I have upped my potassium levels, been drinking lots of water during the day, started taking 500mg of Magnessium, and Lutien for my eyes. ... (3 replies)
... I am 33 and part of me wants to be this strong person doing all my VRT and knowing the condition has ups and downs. Also knowing recovery is slow. Then when I feel lousy I am this scared little boy who is lost and feels like crying. ... (13 replies)
... Hello, I just wanted to introduce myself to all of you. I've had severe dizziness and then some, for so long now but never knew there was such a community of people suffering as I am. ... (1 replies)
... support someone. These posts saved my sanity!! I sincerely pray and hope everyone feels better soon. I am the one who was diagnosed with VN in July, 2010. I had been off of work from April until November, 2010. ... (58 replies)
... Hi Cathybe. I have done homeopathy to treat the dizziness and nausea. ... (5 replies)
... lanning my wedding, i put it down to the stress of that.I had a foggy feeling most days,some days were better than others.I just didnt feel "right". Wedding came and went,and we had fantastic day,and was looking forward to 2 weeks honeymoon to relax. ... (8 replies)
... A friend of mine has suggested that i try accupuncture for my vertigo (have had no other diagnoisis),anyone ever tried it,and did it work???? (4 replies)
... Anxiety can cause all the muscles in the neck and shoulders to tense..especially when anticipating you're going to be dizzy. But being "off" to me is much better than being dizzy or having the vertigo. ... (9 replies)
... I haven't been diagnosed with tmjd, but I probably have it. My jaw used to lock and needed valium to relax it. That was in my late teen and early 20's. When I was 11, I fell and probably gave myself whiplash. Soon afterward, I had "wry neck", used to wake up with my neck spasmed so badly. ... (4 replies)
... At the moment I'm not on any medication. I've only tried two, SERC and a diuretic and a few nose sprays. They didn't work. ... (6 replies)
... my vertigo, nausea and related issues have all cleared up.... ... (9 replies)
... No, I'm not any nearer to a solution. My symptoms are not classic. I don't fit in any known category. One day I was shopping and all of a sudden I felt like I was being pulled to one side. Not enough though to have trouble walking. After about a week of that the dizziness started. ... (3 replies)
