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I have polyneuropathy and vertigo (BPPV). Where do I go from here?
Have had dizziness, imbalance, and progressive numbness (from toes to midfoot) for 5+ years. Dizziness was originally diagnosed as UTI, despite no symptoms. But two years ago, diagnoses changed to vertigo (BPPV) AND polyneuropathy (feet and fingers). Current daily treatments--infrared massage and vibration plate for neuropathy; eye and neck exercises plus as-needed Epley maneuvers for vertigo = no relief. Where do I go from here?
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Hello @julius1742, Welcome to Connect. Sorry to hear that you haven't found much relief for vertigo (BPPV). @rfherald, @samcal9977zz, and @brandysparks also mentioned the Epley maneuver and may other suggestions or experience that might provide some relief. You also might want to join the following discussion to learn what others have shared:
-- Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: What has helped you?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo-1/
There are many other discussions on BPPV in various different groups other than neuropathy that might be helpful. Here's a search of Connect with links to the list of discussions - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/discussions/.
Has your doctor offered any suggestions that provide some relief?
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2 ReactionsI'm dealing with a "double whammy": BPPV and polyneuropathy, both of which have many of the same symptoms. So I'm not always sure which one is active at a given time. Often it's probably both. Doctors say the causes of both are unknown and have no known cure. But I want to make BPPV my priority, as it poses a greater risk of falling (twice so far) and at least a chance of "remission.
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