Does anyone have benign paroxysmal positional vertigo?

I wouldn’t think that would shake your head enough to move the crystals around. But just my thoughts. I have woke up a few times with my head spinning and no idea how it was caused. Another time I know exactly what caused it. My clock had fallen to the floor next to my bed one night. I hung my head off while I retrieved it and then flung my head back up hard and fast and I felt it begin. In the morning my head was spinning so much that I threw up just walking to the bathroom. During those times I have googled the Eply maneuver and tried to do that while laying in bed. It might not work immediately, but I think it helped. Thankfully my episodes have lasted less than 24 hours.

Thank you very much for your reply. I did do some maneuver and it is much better. I am a big chicken and every little thing scares me. Cynthia 69

You are welcome. It is a very unsettling experience. If I remember correctly, I’ve also read that you need to stay hydrated so those crystals can keep moving and not get lodged.

I've had BPPV for probably 30 years. I've used a vest for 4 years or so. I haven't noticed an increase in spinning since using the vest. The Eply maneuver is useful for me in keeping my balance moderately in check. (I have other balance issues beyond ear crystals). Whenever I start to feel a little off, I try to do the maneuver once for twice a day for a a couple of days.

I have similar vertigo since November after covid in October. No vest but an increase in antibiotics.
Even did 6 weeks of PT
-Rick

I was never able to do the Eply manuver myself. I have a very good chiropractor
that knows how to do it exactly. Works every time. Call around and ask
"Do you know how to do the Eply manuver."
Harry

Thank you very much 💕

My wife has MAC and Stage 4 MBC. On the big 3 plus Ibrance and other meds. they increased azithromycin and her vertigo spells increased dramatically. We wonder if that's the connection.

Hi Cynthia,
I had BPPV off and on for about 6 months a few years ago, and after trying the vest last week at NJH, it hit me again. The next day, I went to PT to make sure and sure enough, BPPV. The PT did the Epley a few times before it settled back into the canal. My Dr cancelled the vest order.
Kathy

Interesting, Kathy, yet another reason why I don't think a vest is right for me, in addition to arthritis in my spine, an overraction to pain stimulus and essential tremor. My pulmonologist says only about 1/3 of her patients are successful with the vest.