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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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@calna1

I have BPPV , seeing vestibular therapist , Epley maneuvers on and off since April onset , July had horizontal canal treated. Sept had horizontal and posterior treated as she could see the nystagmus. I still have dizziness when looking under a cabinet and over head. She can’t see nystagmus at this time . Anyone else have this problem?

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Oct 20, 2022

@calna1 - Yes, oh yes, you may have other issues besides typical BPPV going on. I have learned over time, after almost 60 years of episodes, that not every incident is actually BPPV. For example, through my high school years, I could never look down at my feet while walking without feeling dizzy - until I got hard contact lenses that correct my astigmatism no matter the position of my eyes - the glasses only worked when looking straight through my lenses. And I have not been able to look up without a sensation of dizziness for many years, which may be due to deterioration in my cervical spine; can't ride in a vehicle in any position except facing forward, looking out a windshield. According to the Dizzy & Balance Center and ENT, this is typical of a malfunctioning inner ear. This is a chronic multi-generation issue in my family.

Do you have a history of ear or sinus problems?
Sue

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