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Vertigo - has anyone resolved the sudden onset of vertigo
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Hello @laughlin1947 and welcome to Mayo Connect. I have had episodes of vertigo, labeled BPPV, which are associated with displaced crystals in the inner ear. Mayo link for more information : https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-q-and-a-bppv-dizziness-caused-by-inner-ear-crystals/
There is a series of movements called the Epley maneuver which often helps this condition, though sometimes I haven't been able to tolerate the maneuver. I have a script for Compazine that helps me a little more than meclizine. There is extensive testing to diagnose BPPV, but my doctor didn't suggest that. Since the Epley maneuver can help me, I guess that's a fairly accurate diagnosis. I imagine PT would teach you this maneuver. It is hard to function with vertigo for sure. What has helped you the most so far?
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I'm currently taking meclizine, gingko biloba, occasionally Sudafed (decongestant effect), and high dose taurine (found in energy drinks) which reduces my tinnitus. My dizziness transforms pretty quickly after I get out of bed, from dizziness for a minute or so, to loss of balance with no dizziness after I stand up. I'm pretty sure I have the BPPV thing, but I'm not keen on PT helping much. My dizziness seems to originate in the back of my head, so if I were to shift my head backwards, I'd feel dizzy or just lose balance and fall down. It's weird that 3 weeks ago, for a period of 4 days, I had the most severe loss of balance along with dizziness. 4 days later it was completely gone. Then 4 days later it came back. So, I make sure I sleep on all sides, although I am a typical back sleeper. I get no dizziness when I am reclining for sleep. It's a shame the ENT doctor was not helpful and such a waste of time. Thanks for your response, I will check out the PT maneuvers you mention.