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Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: What has helped you?

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | Last Active: May 23, 2023 | Replies (58)
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@bride

Hi, I had a couple of episodes of BPPV. It was scary but I was relieved to be told that it rarely represents a major medical problem, (whether this was correct or not). I was also told that it can be related to vitamin d deficiency. I didn't pay attention at the time but later when treated for osteopenia I started taking calcium and a low dose (400 units) Vit D. Since then the BPPV has not returned. It might be worth checking Vitamin D levels and supplementing if that is indicated.

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larryg333 | @larryg333 | Feb 20, 2021

Good morning, Bride. Wanted to follow up briefly on your recent post re: Vitamin D.

As you're likely aware, I too had a little bout of BPPV earlier this year. Since I've been supplementing with D3 for the past eight years (4-6K IU daily)... and I'm active several times a week outside (live in FL)... and eat a well-balanced diet, I thought it'd be useful to share this info. Also, the couple of times I've had my D3 level checked through the years, it's never been deficient.

The above leads me to conclude that there are other causes for BPPV, while in certain instances, low D may play a part.

Cheers!

/L

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