Is my vertigo "BPPV"? (Top 3 signs for BPPV)

If you've been suffering from vertigo (the sensation of spinning or movement), you may have heard about BPPV, which is a very common cause of vertigo.
But how do you know if BPPV is the cause of your vertigo?
In this video, I'll explain the top 3 signs that indicate that BPPV is the underlying cause of your vertigo.
If you figure out that you have the most common type of vertigo, which is "posterior canal BPPV", here's a video where I explain how to use the "Epley Maneuver" to treat your vertigo: • The "Epley Maneuver" -...
Also, if you have horizontal BPPV instead, here are two video links that will help you diagnose and treat it:
- Video #1: How to Diagnose Horizontal Canal BPPV - • How to Diagnose Horizo...
- Video #2: How to Treat Horizontal Canal BPPV - • How to Treat Horizonta...
If you have any questions or comments please leave them below. Thanks for watching! Don't forget to subscribe to my channel!
- Luke Gordon, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy/Owner of Gordon Physical Therapy
www.gordonphys...

[@BiggerFatterBlog]

I had this for more than 10 years and doctors were pretty worthless and dismissive and even abusive. I moved to a different state and I had to go to the ER because of the severe vertigo and ER doctor diagnosed me with BPPV and arranged an appointment with an ENT. They did the up maneuver and it worked like a charm for me. I’m comfortable believe that one and 20 doctors are competent and compassionate.

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

Geez, that's a lot of people NOT helping over the course of 10 years... glad you finally figured it out!

[@yestfmf]

Remember that 50% of everyone you meet is below average….including doctors. And what do they call the person who graduated medical school with the lowest GPA? Doctor. Doctors are more likely to believe a crummy doctor than an honest patient. After all, how can a patient POSSIBLY know anything about their own problem? So they throw a pill at you and shove you out the door, spending virtually no time actually analyzing whether the symptoms really fit the conclusion they jump to. Many of them truly think their patients are idiots. Cookbook answers are quicker(and more profitable) than actual analysis. Knew someone who spent months trying to get a doctor to listen. He had pain in a certain area. He would tell them no, you can’t be right because I hurt HERE not way over there. He had to travel all the way to Minnesota to find out he had torn his diaphragm and have it fixed. Doctors that listen and care are gold. Good luck.

[@creativityallowed...6127]

What's the up maneuver

[@lightningkamagong8028]

What kind of manuever?

[@sebrofc]

Similar experience with a doctor that seemed quite aggravated that I came in for this. Referred me to chiropractor and went to two different ones that wanted to just sell me memberships and additional appointments. Found a video online and fixed it myself and only have to revisit the maneuver from time to time.

[@Nighthawkwr200]

I had an experience with this just two nights ago. I was lying flat on my back, turned to the left and bam, hit me like a hammer. My eyes were closed so once I turned over it felt like my body was falling off a cliff, I opened my eyes and the room was spinning. It only lasted about 20-30 seconds and afterwards I got this nauseating hot flash throughout my body. Two days later I feel much better but I still have this lingering, almost car sickness type of feeling that won’t quite go away. I definitely appreciate the information in this video!

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

I hope you're able to treat your vertigo if it's still bothering you!

[@GirGir183]

I had my first attack of what I think is vertigo less than 24 hours ago. You've just described what it felt like, almost to the letter. I thought I was going to die, literally. I was absolutely terrified.

[@melaniehirschler5651]

Same! The Epley Maneuver fixed mine!

[@boostercontrol100]

I had same last night man trying to figure out what going on. You doing better?

[@WTFisgoingon8]

That is exactly what happened to me about a year ago. It's been happening once or twice every 2 weeks since then

[@watermelonsugar4478]

1. Sudden and intense symptoms of dizziness for 10-30 seconds. 2. Positional: what leads to the dizziness? Typically movement of head. Tipping head back/bending forward causes it. As well as going in and out of bed. Could be horizontal as well with rolling in bed, but less likely. 3. Can be related to head/fall trauma. (Even just falling on your hip, not always related to your head being hit)

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

Excellent summary, thank you!

[@bamafan1411]

Can inner ear infection be a cause?

[@TheRealSuzeeQ]

It can be 10-60 seconds or longer. You CAN feel off balance all day after an episode I know cuz i get it. I turned my head to the right while sleeping and wake up SUPER dizzy. It bothers me all day afterward. I think anxiety kicks in. Its horrible. Nobody ever mentions how Out of balance hormones can bring on BPPV, it does and can.

[@OurWorldAhead]

​@@TheRealSuzeeQ Tell me about it. I'm having it now and yesterday was the absolute worst I've experienced. Had nausea for multiple hours, extreme dizziness too after my attacks (I was turning and turning in my bed at night without realizing what was going on). Fortunately I feel better today so fingers crossed this will be over soon

[@rjbernard72]

​@Suzee1111 what a horrible feeling. I equate it to being thrown out of a plane when it happens when I'm in bed. Feels like your dieing.

[@ajayisflyingmonkey]

Hi Gordon, I am a doctor and impressed that how nicely you have explained,

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

Thank you very much! I appreciate your kind words :-)

[@carriej4576]

This is absolutely THE BEST video explanation I have seen, and I've watched many. Over 50 videos I'm sure. I'm seeing an ENT next week to figure it all out in addition to eustachian tube dysfunction. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

Wow, thank you! You're quite welcome :-)

[@simsim7935]

WOW. Amazing explanation. My sister-in-law suffers from Vertigo. I will be sharing your video with her right away. Thank you Gordon so much for this video. 👍

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful!

[@williamwaters4506]

I've had this a number of times and it is a horrible feeling. Each time I used the Epley maneuver and it worked. Not only worked, but worked quickly.

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

That's awesome that it worked for you so well and still does!

[@peghello]

I have been told by my audiologist that a vitamin D deficiency can trigger BPPV. My labs did indicate that I was deficient. Whenever I have a sense that it is occurring or about to I cut I double up on my D3 and it seems to truly help.

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

That's excellent information! Thank you for sharing! And make sure to get some Vitamin D the old-fashioned way too :-)

[@missmerrily4830]

Thank you SO much! I had a suspicion this is my problem and your clear and informative video has helped me to confirm that it most probably is BPPV.

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

You're very welcome!

[@emilymathews7073]

YES!!! My onset comes VERY fast and violent. But uh oh it’s way more time than that. I fall. I fell into some glass.

[@M.Sforza]

Oh my god…glass? Hope you’re ok. Do you also notice your balance is off also.?

[@emilymathews7073]

@@M.Sforza thanks. It’s AMAZING I was not hurt. The whole window needs replacing. Oh god yes my balance is way off. I trip and stumble and sway. I have bruises and scabs all over me. I went to the ER recently (wish to god I had not; they don’t do much). I’m sure they thought I was being abused though when they asked what it was I told the truth: that I’m falling EVERYWHERE). I have a _____ WALKER at home…I’m 53, not 100. I have never, ever been this depressed (and I have been VERY depressed). I recently had a physical therapist do “the Epley maneuver” on me. What a crock.

[@blankface_]

I sometimes get vertigo after eating when I'm constipated - just mentioning because it drove me nuts for years before I figured it out. When my digestion improved, so did my vertigo

[@roxylooney2585]

That is interesting!!! One week ago I got a ct scan and got diagnosed with diverticulitis and ovarian cysts and they prescribed me 2 antibiotics one of which was cipro and 3 days later I became very dizzy! Meclizine didn’t help I am trying anything I can to help. So I’m wondering if I take probiotics or something if it will help maybe!? Idk

[@gfriedman99]

I’ve had classic head back bppv for 35 years now. I avoid it by never putting my head back to a horizontal position. It started after a severe ear infection with pus that had to be drained from my middle ear. You said the bppv lasts only a few minutes. But there is nausea that lasts 24 hours even after the vertigo stops.

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

If you're vertigo is caused by a previous ear infection, it won't follow the same patterns as BPPV. Even with classic BPPV, the nausea can definitely last 24 hours.

[@ScotteeBates49]

Ughh..I couldn't imagine. So sorry to hear you've been dealing with that for that length of time. Praying that you find something that fixes it someday. 🙏🏼

[@MotoMatt418]

I wonder why your vertigo would last so long after your prior ear infection?

[@gfriedman99]

@@MotoMatt418 Because the ear infection is what dislodged the crystals. So even after the infection was healed the crystals are still in the canal. It's classic BPPV. It won't go away until the crystals are dissolved or moved out of the canal.

[@gfriedman99]

@@ScotteeBates49 Hey I appreciate the kind words. Fortunately though it is seldom a problem because I know how to avoid the position that triggers it. Really the only activity I cannot do any more is to work under the dashboard of my car. I am a mechanic and was able to modify my creeper with extra padding so it keeps my head elevated under the car. The only other time it happens is in the dentist chair if they lean me too far back.

[@Tay_Rene_Media_Medicine]

During the middle of my first pregnancy I would experience gnarly vertigo. I always figured it was pressure on nerves that'd never endured pressure before. However, almost 4 years later, i'm experiencing a very different kind of vertigo. I became concerned when it wasn't just a 'here and there' experience. It's often, random, and causes me fatigue and stress. So I talked with a lady at the grocery store who told me about crystals in my ears that might be out of wack. I'm glad i didn't brush it off and forget it. I sincerely had to idea of this. I'm so grateful that I've found such an abundance of knowledge on this subject. I feel like i can treat it myself and move along with my life. Thank you for your time!

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

Thank you for sharing your story! You have a great message: if you have vertigo, don't brush it off. It's very likely you can get help!

[@Slickpaving]

I've had vertigo episodes since last February and been diagnosed with bppv . Please tell me how you control it because its stopping me from going g in to shops because I feel off balance at times I feel so down and suicidal Please if someone van help me I'd be grateful I'm 33 should this be happening at this age its the most scary experience I've ever had . I pray to God I and everyone that's suffers from this be healed I wouldn't wish this on my worse enemy

[@mourendazaid4933]

​@Slickpaving I'm in my 30s as well and have been dealing with vertigo for years. The vertigo therapies can help get the crystals back in order and help you to feel better. Don't give up!

[@deetony211]

@@Slickpavingpraying for you 🙏🏾. Sorry you are going through this but please stay strong and keep seeking help and self educate yourself as much as you can, while also finding the right doctor to help you. They are out there and I’m praying for you 🙏🏾

[@lafeaangierosas4251]

What are doing or taking for these 😕

[@victoriac.attorneyatlaw]

Definitely have all three, last Friday I thought the floor was going to hit my face. Luckily, I was standing next to a cabinet and could grab on for dear life.

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

Sorry to hear that! I hope you're able to get help with treatment!

[@v.m.p.8204]

Thank you for describing the symptoms. Mine are all exactly the same as you describe, especially the sudden, initial one which threw me totally out of balance and I really got scared. It happened when I turned from one side of the bed to the other i.e. lying on my side and turning to the other side. This has been going on now for the past two+ years. I did try the Epley manoeuvre on my own and I had visions of the whole universe spinning and fell off my treatment table. Never again! Then I took up Dr Brandt-Daroff's manoeuvre for several weeks and it did calm it down..... but it never went away completely. I was finally referred to ENT dept. My ears were checked, my nose and throat, sound tests were done and everything was fine. The doctor then did the wretched Epley manoeuvre again and looked at my eyes and said I did not have BPPV.....but the whole test threw me off balance. I felt dizzy for the next few days, sometimes nauseous until it settled down. I will never do the Epley manoeuvre again. My vertigo has not gone away. I am too scared to look up, down, and sometimes sideways movements trigger it too. I know I have BPPV, but the so-called ENT specialist thought I was fine. I am not fine. It is still there, not at the same intensity all the time, but if triggered with the movement of the head, it is there. I dont get ringing noise in my ears or anything of the sort. I have had vertigo in the past, but they have gone away within a few days. This one is still with me, but does not stop me from leading a 'normal' life.

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

I'm curious, if you don't have BPPV, won't did the ENT tell you was causing your vertigo? Something isn't adding up...

[@ElevatedVehicles]

How are you feeling today?

[@bradsipit7683]

Epley Maneuver cured my vertigo just 2 wks ago. Do it with someone to assist you. Even if it's not a PT.

[@caivols]

I went to a physical therapist several years ago because in my research that's who I found treats it. He said during the maneuver I also didn't have the rapid eye movement, but I have all other symptoms. It always starts when I'm lying in bed and turn over to the right. I can't stand the symptoms or the treatment. There has to be something that can be done to treat it without making you dizzy and nauseous. I've been dealing with it for decades and now I just try to move carefully until it finally goes away.

[@robertasilvian2097]

I understand what ur going through. Just to let u know I started taking Serc, it’s a medication especially designed for vertigo. Labirithitis or Meniere disease. ITs actually helping me

[@lateblossom]

I had this one time and I praise God for helping me diagnose it and do these maneuvers at home by myself after looking them up. I was able to trace what it was by realizing when it started which was because I had tripped and lunged at a chair, and just caught the chair to save myself, but the force of it dislodged the crystals in my ear. I am so thankful I was able to do that. The vertigo would LITERALLY hit me out of nowhere such as when I was driving or even just sitting still. It was actually one of the scariest things that ever happened to me, even moreso than my gallbladder pain because it would happen randomly, and as he said here, intensely. I would want o vomit from the vertigo. What he describes here is EXACTLY what I experienced.

[@Wendy-yg8yu]

I had vertigo and thought this was the problem. I would have severe dizziness and vomiting. Little did I know low sodium in bloodwork can have the same symptoms. After having surgery, not for this, I was seen by an Infectious Disease doctor. I had what I thought was a vertigo attack. He treated me for low sodium and I have not had a problem since. Make sure to get checked out by a doctor if you think you have vertigo.

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

Excellent input! Thank you, Wendy!

[@gmkbass]

Hello, thank you very much for such an informative video. BPPV really came out of nowhere for me, and I ended up with a huge cut on my forehead that needed stitches. As a former military medic, I was trying to conjure up every medical knowledge I have in order to find out what was going on. I happened to come across this video, and asked my doctor about it, and the symptoms in fact are believed to be those of BPPV. It was shocking just how suddenly it just came right out of blue with a strong left hook. I guess I now have a BPPV trophy to carry around on my forehead now.

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

Sorry to hear about the fall and the stitches! Have you been able to get rid of the BPPV yet?

[@gmkbass]

@@GordonPhysicalTherapy Unfortunately, not yet. The first onset hit me on Monday or so, and I'm still trying to navigate through everyday task with nauseating vertigo. I'm doing the "sitting up sideways" exercise, and hopefully the symptoms will start to improve soon.

[@gmkbass]

@@GordonPhysicalTherapy Additionally, I just found out through my doc that one of the more severe adverse effects of my new insomnia medication is a sudden massive hypotension. I think pairing that with BPPV was the recipe for forehead stitches.

[@jmattos]

thank you! very helpful. I've known I have this for a while, but its always nice to validate. Boy does this thing suck!

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

You're welcome! Good luck! It does suck!

[@havlin33]

Has anyone had this for a long period of time. Thanks so much for your video. This is my 4th time having it and the worst. It’s been almost two months.The epley maneuver makes it worse and so does stress/anxiety.

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

People often have vertigo several times over the course of years.

[@webwhisper2701]

if you do not do the epley maneuver to address this … it can last several weeks, or months. do not be discouraged if the epley maneuver doesn’t work after 1 session (it’s possible that you just didn’t do it correctly) sometimes, you may need to do it a 2nd or 3rd time. wait 12-24 hrs between treatments.

[@billgrewe8340]

Gordon, I hesitate to write this as i might jinx myself. I was haunted by vertigo. It would put me on the floor with no thought of place or time. Terrible. My GP referred me to a TP. He was moving my head and neck about. I asked why and he said that there was a school of thought that blood flow to the brain could be a factor. I accepted that as true and that day began running. Not to far but i always finished with a kick so my head would turn red from the effort. I had one vertigo episode thereafter but it has now been about 5 yrs of no vertigo....but i continue to run modest, but with effort, distances. I'm knocking wood, and maybe, just maybe, someone else will benefit from my experiment. Thanks for recognizing how debilitating vertigo is.

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

Thank you for sharing your story! I'm wondering if your PT was doing "craniosacral" treatments with you... does that sounds familiar?

[@billgrewe8340]

@@GordonPhysicalTherapy I will find out next week and let you know.

[@newyorkayanna]

​@billgrewe8340 ...aaaaaaaaand? some folks with TBIs would ask you to plz still share!

[@louisecoulter5882]

l have had this for one month now, Doctor perscribed tranquilizers, no good, Serc, no good and today he perscribed Stugeron 75mg. Starting it tonight. It is to make the blood flow easier to the head! keeping my fingers crossed.

[@nancyvaleski267]

HI, Gordon. Excellent video. I experienced the first 2 of the 3 symptoms of BPPV. I had a SUDDEN onset of the room whirling as I laid down in bed. At that point, for the next 3 weeks (because trying to get appointments post-COVID is close to IMPOSSIBLE!), each time that I tried to turn over in bed, I would have symptoms again. I adjusted by moving SLOWLY, 45 degrees at a time, to get turned. I also experienced vertigo in the shower when trying to rinse shampoo out of my hair in the shower and when I was sitting in a chair and someone came up and stood next to me, so I had to look up to interact with them. My first PT session was HORRIBLE (lie on right side, looking upward, once settled, sit up and lie on my left side looking down). I had to hold onto the table bc I felt like i was being flung off the table. At that point, I was unable to continue. Next time, it took 3 times to clear. After checking out info, I found that, in one reference, 1 of 5 people with COVID experience BPPV. I had JUST gotten over a bout with COVID. Since then, I have heard of several others who have had the same symptoms after having COVID. It has ben a wild ride. I basically lost the entire month of March with COVID and BPPV.

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

Sounds like quite the experience, Nancy! Overall, are you back to normal now? I haven't heard of a link between COVID and BPPV, but it's very possible a link exists.

[@jennysmith9926]

More like the Covid vaccine

[@nancyvaleski267]

@@GordonPhysicalTherapy Yes! I went through the entire series of maneuvers on day 1. I was exhausted and disoriented enough that I couldn't continue. I vowed the next visit to stick it out no matter what! I asked what was the highest number of times that this set of maneuvers had been done with a patient before they cleared. She said Five. I set my sights on Six and we just went for it. The first and second time on day 2 were brutal, but symptoms dramatically decreased on the third time. The next time through was a breeze. It took a couple of days before I trusted that it wouldn't return. I'm having my Vitamin D checked with my next PCP appt and will be taking a Vitamin D3 supplement just to be pro-active.

[@tinpea]

​@@nancyvaleski267 Hi Nancy, it brings hope to hear that people have successfully rid themselves of this health issue as it is debilitating! Quick question, does a lack of vitamin d add to this problem?

[@rhythmandblues_alibi]

I have vertigo now after a bad bout of flu. I think anything that affects your sinus passages (like colds, flu, sinusitis or yes, covid) can muck up your balance due to inability to adjust pressure in the Eustachian tube (pop your ears). Ear, nose and throat are all connected, after all.

[@yvonneattard5529]

If its Meniere disease which i was diagnosed with, besides vertigo you will be feeling dizziness, ringing in the ear and tinnitus all time. Feeling you are on a boat and always careful how you move your head.

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

That's correct! Thank you for sharing!

[@susannechickenmom5621]

My first experience with vertigo happened in bed while I was sleeping, I turned in my sleep and got the worse dizziness I have ever had, I feel from my bed down to the floor and when I tried to see, everything was just spinning and also feeling like I wanted to throw up. I did the eply thing, that helped for a while, but now I get it laying flat and also moving my head back/forward. One thing that I have notice is that when I get anxiety attacks, that trigger the vertigo. At this point I don't know what to do about it, doctor's just confirm, yes you have vertigo and tell me to do the eply thing, but that doesn't work with the back/forward thing. I have had this problem now for over ten years. Sorry for the rambling.

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

I'm wondering if you have horizontal canal BPPV instead of posterior canal... Has anyone checked you for that?

[@susannechickenmom5621]

@@GordonPhysicalTherapy Sorry for late response. No, the "only" thing they did was some small test to see if I had something wrong with my brain, Babinski reflex and other reflexes. Every thing was fine regarding that. I don't live in the US, but when I try to find something that might help me I turned to search US. I live in Sweden by the way.

[@melodyszadkowski5256]

I fell backwards off a curb and slammed the back of my head on the pavement. CAT scan negative. Look forward to following your videos.

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

I hope the videos help!

[@allsmiles2938]

I passed out and hit the back of my head off the toilet and floor 2 years ago and it was my c1 atlas and c2 axis that got messed up.plus I had post concussion syndrome. It's been HELL. Still seeing an upper cervical chiropractor.

[@Olivia-lw4ej]

I have gotten vertigo 3 times within the past 3 months. In between each attack, I have been feeling dizzy, been getting migraines, and head pressure. Not all the time but a good amount of the time. I hit my head a little over a year ago pretty hard opening my car door but i didn’t know if it would just be affecting me now since it was over a year ago. I have been checked for almost everything else and just want to feel better

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

I'm sorry to hear that, Olivia! I'm wondering if the residual dizziness, as well as the migraines are related to your neck... do you have much pain and/or stiffness in your neck? If so, I'd recommend pursuing treatment with either a PT or chiropractor (or massage therapist if you'd prefer). One more thing to consider: if your symptoms are coming from your neck, there are "upper cervical" chiropractors that can be really helpful. I hope this helps :-)

[@ruutjormun2262]

​@@GordonPhysicalTherapy this is interesting - my mother had complained of back pain concurrent with vertigo. shame you gotta embark on a journey of discovery where reliable healthcare is not available (i.e. Greater London).

[@asiddiqi123]

​@@GordonPhysicalTherapy I am having neck pain due to bad posture while using my laptop, could it be the reason od of spinning

[@gatesp8187]

I love to understand the why. This was super helpful. Thanks.

[@mariaicarey6762]

Look up, half summersault exercise, look at the video a few times before trying. When i did it, all was spinning, stayed in the position till it stopped then continued, took me a few tries for a few days, it made it more manageable, one thing, never sleep on my side, only on my back, if i do it triggers.

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

Thanks for the tip!

[@user-jq2jp7cn3f]

It might have triggered mine. I usually sleep on my back, but lately started sleeping on my good side, I rolled over in bed this morning, and bam, vertigo.

[@Nite85]

no mention of cervicogenic vertigo anywhere in the vid or comments. it would be good to explain the differences in symptoms as I'm not convinced I have BPPV...

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

I agree! I still need to make that video... thanks for the reminder!

[@chelonazabala1937]

Thank you so much for this .

[@muzeai]

Thank you very much for this explainer!!! Really helped me to diagnose the problem!

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

You're welcome!

[@calllialea]

Tipping of my head and turning to the right activates my vertigo. been suffering this since the new year after a mobility excercise where i had to do certain positions

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

I would definitely test for BPPV and see if that's causing the vertigo. It's very likely.

[@videonaj]

I had vertigo this past week "Benign positional vertigo (BPV)". dizziness when lying down of getting up. I was worried about all the things it could be but I booked an appointment with a Chiropractor expecting it to be back or neck related. Turns out it was an inner ear issue. He moved me into various positions twice and this corrected the position of the inner ear crystals. The dizziness has now gone away.

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

That's great to hear!

[@user-uv5tf1ic5e]

can i ask, did it also feel like u were in a boat? like u went left to right? i have that and im kinda worried it might be something serious..

[@ncyankee101]

I just started having issues with vertigo about 3 days ago. From the symptoms you describe it almost certainly seems like BPPV. The only outlier is that the very first day it happened it started with getting out of bed and seemed limited to horizontal to vertical orientation changes. However the most severe reaction I had was when lying on the ground that evening while changing oil on my car and I rolled over from stomach to my back. OMG the world started spinning and I felt like I was going to fall off!! Since then the symptoms seem to have shifted to becoming more prevalent and less severe. I am feeling slightly dizzy when doing things like bending over and even when driving and coming to a stop at a red light. I have not had a severe dizzy spell in the last 2 days. I have not tried any of the exercises yet, since it is late right now and I am winding down for bed.

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

I would definitely test for BPPV and treat as able. Good luck!

[@rachelbee7921]

Very helpful video. Thank you!! ❤👌🏽

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

You're so welcome!

[@Eli-yu1tv]

Hi Mr. Gordon, I have had intermittent reoccurring bouts of extreme vertigo for about ten years. They began when I was 12 and have continued to the present (I am now 23). The nature of the episodes has flummoxed every doctor I have seen and so far I have found no explanation or prognosis. I will wake up in the middle of the night with immediate intense vertigo (e.i. it feels like the world is upside down then right-side up and will continue to spin). This will last for 15 to 30 seconds at which time the world appears to steady itself. After this, I will experience dizziness, that severely worsens with any movement, and extreme nausea. These symptoms usually last for six to ten hours and I will sometimes vomit up to six times. Either symptoms will steady after this period of time (i.e. only slightly dizzy and no imminent threat of vomiting) or I will fall asleep after 3 to 4 hours and after I wake up I feel better. I will feel ill for the rest of the day and slight dizziness may persist for a couple days. My neck also tends to feel rather tight but this may be a result of lying or sitting in awkward positions after the initial acute vertigo to try and avoid making dizziness worse or to prevent vomiting. I have seen an ENT who performed the epley but these episodes persisted. I have also seen doctor who specializes in dizziness and vertigo who performed multiple tests to determine wether the symptoms were caused by BPPV. All the tests were negative (indicated no BPPV). There are a few more factors. Not every episode is the same. Some are much worse while others produce less severe vertigo and no vomiting after which I will fall asleep with in a few hours. Also, these have only occurred while sleeping. When episodes first began they would happen once every other month. At its worst it would happen once a month. When I was 19 I had a severe episode but after that I had only a handful of very minor episodes for nearly 3 years. However, a couple of nights ago I had one of my worst ever. I also have a number of other debilitating neurological symptoms (which occur with no dizziness at all) which so far have been unexplained and resistant to any treatment. Because of the unusual nature of my symptoms I have been treated by many integrative medicine and traditional medicine doctors for Lyme disease. I noticed that often after starting a new antibiotic or a new treatment an episode would occur 48 hours or 2 nights after starting the treatment (maybe coincidence but was a pretty regular phenomenon). Also, the day before the last episode I took one beet root powder capsule, which I have taken regularly in the past without any adverse effects. This has made me think that perhaps the episodes are caused by severe sleep related hypotension (I am aware bp normally drops during sleep). Do you think this may be BPPV or is there another potential cause?

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

I'm sorry to hear how badly this has affected your life. Based on what you said, I'm guessing you don't have BPPV, as your symptoms are much less predictable and don't follow the typical BPPV pattern. I'm not really sure why things are so bad at night, but I have some ideas for you. First idea: have you working with an "upper cervical specialist" chiropractor yet? If not, I would definitely try to find one in your area and see if they can help. Second idea: have you ever tried an anti-inflammatory diet or an "elimination diet"? If not, I think that's worth a try too, just in cause there are a couple foods in your system that your body doesn't agree with. I'm sorry I can't give you a more definitive diagnosis, but those are the two things I would try if I were in your situation. Please keep me posted on how things go. You can also email me at [e-mail] if you'd prefer. Good luck!

[@Kleis1]

Please see a neurologist, there are so many things this could be and none of them are good.

[@laurenwasinger9436]

I think so accidentally gave myself BPPV when I tried to do a stretch to release tension in my back. I saw it in a video and it was this thing of putting a pillow on the bed and hanging over it. Tried it and ever since I keep getting bouts of vertigo. It’s only been a few days, but it’s so tiring.

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

Sounds like BPPV! Have you been able to get rid of it?

[@HistoricWorkouts]

Thanks so much for this video! I first experienced this vertigo when looking up at the full moon and stars last year at my backyard campfire. I thought it might have had something to do with the full moon (gravity). After that evening I got dizzy every night rolling over to my right side in bed. It also happended when lying down on my bench press to lift weights... it's a real drag feeling dizzy doing something you love! In short, after watching your video I now think this was BPPV from tiliting my head back far in the chair to gaze at the sky. I was able to fix it by getting on all fours while tilitng my head to the floor, and to the side, then lifting my head upward quickly. It went away, but came back this week after it being fine for one year. I tried the Epley Maneuver instead today and it felt more comfortable doing that. So far, so good!

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

Glad this helped! I hope the Epley works for you. Sometimes you'll have to repeat it multiple times before your symptoms completely resolve.

[@HistoricWorkouts]

@@GordonPhysicalTherapy it worked! First time! Thanks so much!

[@shelbyeike8083]

I have it in both canals. Oh no. How do you avoid moving. Lol. I get spells about e ery 3 months. Sometimes the are absolutely horrible

[@nathelondon3719]

You just have to get up slowly and carefully. Never move suddenly. During an attack you can Take anti nausea tablets. Just lie down.

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

Do you have BPPV or something else causing your vertigo?

[@Mommaoftwokiddos]

Thank you for this video. I’ve been having symptoms of this off and on for 5 years. In between severe episodes I occasionally get a random bout that’s not as debilitating. After my first really bad episode I went to physical therapy where they did the Epley maneuver to fix it and it helped right away pretty dramatically although it took awhile for me to feel completely steady on my feet. A week ago I got my second severe attack and proceeded with the Epley maneuver at home. It seemed to help some but not completely. If I tilt my head back or tip to the right I get that sudden feeling like I’m going to fall, lose my balance, and get dizzy. I went back to physical therapy and she did the Epley on me and I’m still doing it at home but I’m still getting symptoms if I I tilt back or tip my head to the right. I also can’t lay back in bed and have to sleep on my left side.

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

It sounds like you're doing the treatment correctly but might need to keep going. And make sure that your posterior canal BPPV hasn't switched to horizontal canal.

[@0839westy]

I've had MS 53 year's, vertigo 24/7 last 25. My vestibular nerve is being destroyed.. Ask your doctor for scopolamine dermal patches, they at least help with dizziness and nausea.

[@user-ec1xt3te5i]

I got it and it affected my heart rate , gave me palpitations from the shock of it .

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

That's awful!

[@artgal7]

What a great video! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge. This morning when I woke up I was overcome with these dizziness symptoms. It took several minutes but it stabilized. So now I'm researching this event and found your video. My symptoms closely align with your description of BPPV. Naturally I want to know what caused this, seemingly out of the blue. Research indicates it isn't caused by hearing aids, however, just last night I was trying to get an ill-fitting, cheapo hearing aid into my ear. The "small" earbud felt to large (mom always said I had small ears :) so I was trying to force it in far enough so it stopped popping out. To my question: Could this have possibly caused the sudden BPPV? I tried the Epley Maneuver but I may have to keep at it. The motion of picking something up off the floor seems to bring it on the strongest. Would one of the other maneuvers be more recommended? Thanks again 👍🦻

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

You're welcome! No, it's doubtful your hearing aid had anything to do with the BPPV. For a lot of people, it just comes on randomly, with no specific cause. You didn't do anything wrong... it just happens. Self-treatment can be very difficult, so my advice is always to find an experienced vestibular therapist in your area and have them help. Let me know how things go!

[@RupertBear73]

My bppv comes on only in bed, thank goodness never in public or driving etc. It first hit me in 2017 after a short plane trip, no fall etc. Whenever i wake up with it, it's always my right ear/side that is affected. I do the Epley manoeuvre straight away which i hate but know its going to fix it. My big tip is close your eyes when that crazy spinning happens in those first 30 seconds or so, helps not to feel so yuck

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

Glad you're able to treat it with the Epley! Thank you for your tip :-)

[@bikotheanimator6169]

I am on bed rest for two weeks now. I am thinking I have sinus and migraine problems. I had strange health problems since 2008. I was diagnosed with high blood pressure when I graduated in 2008. I had so many symptoms and I went to many doctors, and still have symptoms. Right now is a new symptom. I am dizzy and lightheaded since February 9 now. I had blood tests done and the doctor said on Friday I am a little dehydrated, which does not make sense to begin with because I drink lots of water. I went back on Monday yesterday, I told him it feels like I am rocking back and forth on a boat, and he said it sounds like vertigo. I quit my amlodipine and switched to propranolol this past weekend. So far, the propranolol is doing better maintaining my blood pressure. I am still lightheaded. I suspect it is sinuses because when I went to the dentist, they kept saying I have serious sinuses in my head. I had no clue sinuses could be this bad. I wonder if these are the root of all my health problems since 2008. I don't have any pain though. I have a cardiologist appointment on February 27 next week, and my ENT otolaryngologist appointment is this coming February 24 on Friday. I do have tonsils that have been swollen since 2018 or 2017, but the reception girl said they only do one case at a time, so I am going in for this vertigo and sinus problem first. I can't get work done and this is my first major job that has gone over a year on contract. My boss said I could go on disability, but I told her I will try to work next week. I don't know of anyone else is having these symptoms. It came out of nowhere. The vertigo and dizziness. I also searched something called cervical instability as a possibility. It can come from poor posture and being on computers, phones, and laptops too much. I am leaned over on my bed on my laptop now. I have been more ever since my desktop went down in 2021. It can't be from lack of exercise because I exercise everyday. Update: I went to the ENT and she suspects it is my inner ear. I failed the drunk balance test and the Fukuda (I think it is called) test. I opened my eyes and I turned 90 degrees to the right. I definitely have a balance problem. I have been dizzy for three weeks now. The doctors are saying it is vertigo. I have multiple appointments next week for MRI, inner ear, and sinus scans. I have my cardiologist appointment tomorrow.

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

I hope vertigo treatment helps you with your balance and dizziness. Please comment back with an update after you've had some treatment.

[@sofia1828]

Hope you are OK. I have had this for 3 weeks it's so scary doctors appointment tomorrow x

[@paulsccna2964]

I heard, that if you sneeze, violently, it can cause BPPV. Reason being, I sometime sneeze violently and then for the next month, have BPPV (usually getting out bed) exactly as described in the video (just for 5 seconds) until I stand up.

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

Violent sneezing could certainly dislodge the little crystals in your inner ear. If it ever worsens, get help quickly!

[@HeronCoyote1234]

I’ve had vertigo for decades. The very worst bout was a couple of months ago. It was so bad and constant, I literally only got out of bed when I really really had to pee. Couldn’t even make it into the kitchen. It lasted full strength the entire day, was still lingering, but at a diminished strength the next two days.

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

What did you do to get rid of it?

[@HeronCoyote1234]

@@GordonPhysicalTherapy nothing. Just slept as much as I could. Most of the time, sleeping for a couple of hours helps. Not that day…

[@catcastle4377]

Yeah, it seems I have this especially when I roll out the bed or tilt my head up (which is difficult because I have eye drop medication I need to take every 2 hours).

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

Definitely sounds like BPPV! Make sure you test before you treat it so you know which side is involved (as well as posterior vs. horizontal canal).

[@srikanthvavilala94]

Few days ago, I have witnessed the light headed dizziness, vomitings, i have been on bed for almost a day ,next day i consulted nearest physician and he prescribed Vertin 16mg tablets daily 3 doses for upto 5 days as my physician suggested to consume 3 doses per day. I am not sure how it will be in same in next months but i want to be free from Vertigo without any medicine 🙏

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

I'm not familiar with Vertin, but I'm guessing it's an anti-nausea medication. Either way, here's what I'd want to know if I were you: what's causing the lightheadedness and vomiting? Did your physician address that (the underlying cause)?

[@srikanthvavilala94]

@@GordonPhysicalTherapy No, i am assuming it's vertigo problem but not sure what's the exact problem for this dizziness, i informed my physician regarding this and he prescribed Vertin 16mg. It's been almost 3 days am using now and its working fine , dizziness reduced but am not sure how longer should I take this medicine going forward

[@srikanthvavilala94]

@@GordonPhysicalTherapy Also, i have infected for Jaundice 2 months ago, now am completely free from Jaundice,. During Jaundice,i got dizziness problem for around 3-4 days, i used same Vertin 16mg tabs and then after 2 months again I have witnessed dizziness, any suggestions please?

[@JaneNewAuthor]

I started getting vertigo a few days before coming down with covid. Got over covid okay, but vertigo is back.

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

Yeah... lots of people reporting the same thing... I made a video about the topic of COVID causing vertigo: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5fFdaGweJaAsKc

[@lmwlmw4468]

Great video.

[@mariaicarey6762]

I can't sleep on my side, if I do I wake up with vertigo.

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

You most likely have BPPV then.

[@zazzmagar]

I have been having vertigo for over 13 years now.but it was short ones lasting between 2 to 5 minutes. And it used to be normal. But suddenly yesterday night i started getting thos weird sensation like m bout to fall or whenever i moved my head everything moved.got nausea and vomited which i seldome do thrice.it's been 15 hours since then whenever i get up ot happens,whenever i move my head it happens.went to see ent doc.she told me it was bppv and will go away itself. Gave me pills because i vomited.feeling like dying right now.everything moves.cant go out can't do anything. Afraid to eat because i throw everything up..this is literally nightmare..

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

That sounds horrible! BPPV rarely goes away on its own, so if you're still having vertigo, try to get some help from a trained PT in your area! Good luck!

[@harjindermatharu5318]

I have had severe vertigo symptoms for about four years. Doctors haven’t been able to find what’s wrong, which is frustrating. Because I’ve had other health issues for two years I haven’t been Back to see the doctor about it.

[@sagewisdom2180]

I've been dealing with this for 7 months. I am unsure as I can see several possible theories. This happened to me 3x now. The first time was about 7 months ago and this one was different than the other 2. I woke up ( they all begin in bed with waking) but this one i sat up in bed and I noticed the wall was slowly slanting downwards like a weird fun house.. not fun. I thought my eyes were just tired or not focused yet so I kept rubbing them and it didn't stop.I got anxious and went to look over to my side to grab water and BOOM I started to feel like I was spinning and it was worse. I realized I couldn't look or move in any direction. If i stayed still I didn't feel I was moving but the walls still moved downward. this lasted 3-4 hours!!!! the 2cd time was a few months later and I woke up okay but began to sit up recline and looked at my phone and BOOM I felt so dizzy I had to close my eyes and I literally felt I was falling backwards and down so hard and fast i even felt my legs go up and down hitting the bed and I sat up and opened my eyes and it stopped but I felt off a while. Last time was last week. Again woke in bed and I was on my back and opend my eyes and felt like I was spinning in space in no identifiable direction .. that also lasted only a min tops but leaves you real off for hours. My thing is.. with the 1st time I did feel a full feeling in my ear slightly the night before but it went away and thought nothing of it. After that 1st bout I was so anxious and stuff from sitting for so long I popped my jaw in a stretch and I have TMJ and it popped LOUD and Ive noticed I have ringing in that left side and it hasn't gone away and gets worse and better depending. I know TMJ is a possiblity, but i've had it for decades. I also know this all happens suddenly and with movement so is seems like BPPV I had severe dizziness when pregnant years ago and now im 50 and wonder if its hormonal . AND, because my ear has ringing and in the morning when I walk to the bathroom I hear a swish sound at times in it if this is menieres. It seems like many things and sometimes if i'm too tired just even closing my eyes sitting up and laying down to sleep can make me feel spinning until I open my eyes... YES, a ton of possibilities.. any of it still seem to be BPPV?

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

You're absolutely right: there are several possibilities for your symptoms, and BPPV is definitely one of them. I'd recommend seeing an ENT right away or seeing an experienced vestibular PT. They should be able to help you narrow things down so you can figure out your treatment options :-)

[@donsal.t.1765]

About two or three years ago my anxiety got really bad but I could manage it. The weird thing is that my nose and ears would clog when it was reaslly bad. The more I fought it and or controlled it the more my ears and nose or sinus would clog like as I had a cold. Anyway fast forward to about 6 months ago I started to get vertigo pretty bad and yes the first symptom Gordon explained actually gave me comfort because I was starting to think I may have a tumor. Still going to get an mri or scan but I am pretty sure it is bppv sigh.

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

Hi, Don! With any luck, it is BPPV, and you can find someone to treat it quickly! I have a family member who also gets similar symptoms when he's stressed and feeling anxious. It just goes to show how much stress and anxiety can throw off your entire system. He ended up also having mold poisoning, and the detox treatments he's been doing have been life changing! (He's doing IV glutathione, among other natural remedies). Good luck!

[@abhijitbanerjee1316]

How are you now? What was the diagnosis?

[@majamarheine5695]

Hi Gordon! This video helped me more than the visit by my Doctor. 😢 I don't remember to had my head knocked some where, or any kind of trauma. But if i lay my head to the side, it goes insane. up & down, absolutely no prob, but side? Woah! Tried these manouver and almost kicked myself out of this universe. Cold sweat all over my body! Almost throw up. Oh my gosh! I would like to never do it again! 😢 Do i have to do it kind of fast, or can i also do it slower, just real slow? Thnak you very much for your work and effort!

[@carnivoregal7237]

I believe I have bppv horizontal in right ear. Unfortunately I think I also have cervical dizziness from poor posture. Upper back & both shoulders pain. Been to chiro for c1 c 2. Now going to doctor for right ear.

[@walljoy]

Thank you for this informative video! I just experienced this awful condition this past Tuesday evening and it was horrific. Went to the Emergency Department on Thanksgiving night because it just won’t go away. Tried the Epley maneuver at home but too frightening to do alone. The ED doc avoided it because he said it never works. Will see ENT next week. I am also dehydrated. Just increased my Vitamin D supplementation and added ginko biloba to my nutritional plan. Btw, Meclizine puts me in a coma. Can handle upright positions okay but turning the head especially when lying down is deadly. Wicked aggressive nystagmus and spinning sensation. Ty for sharing your knowledge. I pray to be healed from this. 🤍

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

I hope you can get treatment soon! That's weird that the ER doc says the Epley doesn't work... I wonder where that comment came from. When it comes to treatment, make sure you use the Epley for posterior canal BPPV and the Gufoni for horizontal canal BPPV. Find a good PT who can help!

[@walljoy]

@@GordonPhysicalTherapy thank you very much! The ED doc did not distinguish between posterior or horizontal canals or the types of maneuvers or even that I had BPPV. He kept it generalized and diagnosed me with dizziness. I reached out to the ENT referral he gave me and that was a dead end. Maybe I will seek out PT Services instead, as you suggested. Tyvm

[@HeronCoyote1234]

I’m short (just under 5’ tall). Looking up at the tallest shelf at the grocery store triggers bouts. Fun stuff…

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

Yeah, not so fun!

[@camchannel88]

I recently started dealing with this. I believe it’s because of my CPAP machine. I have tried many exercises and it improves a little, but it always comes back

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

Have you checked for what type of vertigo you have with the Dix Halpike test and/or the Supine Roll Test?

[@coles7811]

Omg this is the wooorst. I had a really bad cold/head congestion that was messing with my ears and once that resolved I rolled over in bed and everything started spinning, like my eyes are having a seizure too. Threw up nonstop and felt sick all day. Tried the different methods for solving this, like the Epley method, and it’s too disorienting. I don’t understanding how one is supposed to hold a pose for 30 seconds that makes you spin and vomit. Once I begin the procedure I end it as soon as I spin and take a motion sickness pill. I hate this!

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

I'm sorry to hear this has been so hard on you! I hope you can get some help soon!

[@mariawelling4194]

I contribute my episode to lifting weights. I felt as if I may have been overdoing it. It happened just a few times. I've been fine wver since.

[@donpasulka]

Great video. Thanks!

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

You're welcome!

[@tuizzi]

Thanks! I have the first one but not the second and third 🤔 so I have to research further

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

Good luck!

[@davva360]

I have had vertigo since the Pfizer shot. I don’t know if that’s what caused it or not but it started shortly after. It comes on very suddenly and all I can do is lie down and hope it goes away before I start to vomit. It’s horrible. I have found taking Meclizine every three days stops the attacks. Nobody has tried to solve it.

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

I'm sorry to hear that! Given the cause of your vertigo, you probably don't have BPPV but have some type of inflammation instead. Have you tried working with a Naturopath who helps people reduce inflammation and detox? That might be your best bet.

[@FatimaZahra-tn6zk]

Thank you so much for this comprehensive explanation🙏 Now I know that my vertigo is not BPPV. I can't anticipate and it doesn't cause me nausea. It is also not positional; my vertigo can occur while I'm still. Do you have any idea about what type my vertigo is? When I was a toddler I used to have severe earaches that I couldn't sleep at night crying my eyes out. After that age I seldom suffered from earache until present.

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

If you've had ear infections in the past, that might be the cause of your vertigo. Have you seen an ENT yet for detailed testing?

[@FatimaZahra-tn6zk]

@@GordonPhysicalTherapy Yes, I had. They assumed that my allergy to humidity and pollution is the cause behind my ear infection since I can't breath correctly from my nose. I haven't visited a doctor for my vertigo yet, I thought I had to see a neurologist. Fortunately that I watched your video, I'll see an ENT first. Thank you so much for your advice, doctor🙏

[@paulawilliamson5030]

I get vertigo after getting CoVid 19 4 months ago. They are sudden but not as intense as at the onset.

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

I made a video about that too, as many people report getting vertigo after COVID...

[@emilymathews7073]

Why NOW is this a problem? Like suddenly this is a huge problem in my life.

[@TeyoniaJaneace]

I’ve experienced similar symptoms while driving but I’ve been experiencing them more frequently when laying down on my back at night with my head tilted as if I’m looking at my phone while laying down. Seems like it’s been getting worse. Use to happen every now and then now it’s about every night🤦🏽‍♀️

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

Sounds like you might have BPPV! Have you done any of the home tests yet or had any treatment?

[@MaryOKC]

Yes mine is the horizontal canal…I’ve had this happen before and it was an electrolyte issue. I just rolled over to my other side while sleeping when I felt dizzy which woke me up… I’ve been up now for a while because my stomach started to hurt, I got cold and started not not feel good…I had a concussion three years ago then a couple years later (last year) I barely hit my head inside my vehicle while cleaning the back out and got a super migraine from that little bump … I just took an electrolyte because I’ve been detoxing off sugar and I noticed that sometimes when I’m toxic I have to go potty and once those toxins are out I feel better (dizziness goes away). My mom was diagnosed with Ménière’s disease several years ago and sometimes it will keep her down for days…I can’t even imagine feeling like this for days on end…recently my older brother had an episode of dizziness and the eye twitching and saw a doctor who fixed his issue then it happened again to him…and he had to go back to the doctor who fixed it again. I don’t want to follow in my family’s foot steps so I’m working on getting healthy now. Thanks for the video.

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

Thank you for your comments! I didn't know this until recently, but there are PTs who specialize in concussion treatments, including "Post Concussive Syndrome". If you're still having those migraines with very minor things, you might try to find one of these PTs. Keep up the good work with improving your health!

[@MaryOKC]

@@GordonPhysicalTherapy thank you I may look into this. Currently I start hyperbaric chamber treatments and it’s been interesting.

[@Oldpqlyr]

Gordon, dude! GOOD, clear, informative video, but... the volume of this video is waay low. I listen with headphones and STILL had to crank up the volume to hear you at a 'normal' level (like all the previous and subsequent vids). I suggest you investigate and repost after making adjustments. * Just sayin' * :o)

[@buckwheatsghettoghost4927]

Just had my first episode a few days ago and I'm 46. I'm terrified if this happens again if I'm driving

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

Sorry to hear that! If you have BPPV, it won't usually come on while driving, unless you make a sudden head movement.

[@spencerchara3228]

Ain't gona lie, I just got this, I tought I had brain problems until my buddy said he had this problem

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

Glad your friend helped you out!

[@spencerchara3228]

@@GordonPhysicalTherapy and thanks for your video

[@fgfg633]

I get it every few years, and it’s only when I roll over in bed to the right. I go to my ENT and get epley. Fixes it every time.

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

I'm glad your ENT is able to help when you have BPPV!

[@sallyannlady]

Thanks for the video. I had my first vertigo attack around 33 years ago (my son was 3) and I got in to see the doctor the same day. He examined me and said I had Meniere's disease. After years of just living with it as a thing that happens a couple times a year, and having family members that get it as well, I went to an ENT doctor, who said he couldn't definitively say it was Meniere's, but it might be. I just had one a couple days ago- just sitting at the computer. I can't remember if I moved my head or not, but just all of a sudden, the room started to move and I couldn't focus. I told my son I had to lie down, and he had to help me get from the living room to the bedroom. I took a Gravol, slept for about 2.5 hours, and felt better when I woke up. I'm going to just try the Epley maneuver the next time- see what happens. What are these crystals? Are they supposed to be in the ear, or do they form because of a chemical imbalance or something?

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

Hi, Sally. Meniere's can be a tough one to deal with, although I have heard of some herbal/natural remedies that seem to work for some people. I'm no expert on those remedies yet, but I'm going to research it soon. When it comes to those crystals (which we call otoconia), they're completely normal, they just don't belong inside the inner ear canals. They're supposed to live next door in the utricle and saccule (other inner ear organs). When they become dislodged and float over into the canals, that's when people experience BPPV. I hope that helps!

[@alanbeasley7006]

If you don't have hearing loss, tinnitus, or ear fullness with your vertigo, then you don't have Meniers. Find a new ENT specialist.

[@HeronCoyote1234]

@@GordonPhysicalTherapyhow do you get them to move back where they belong…and stay there?

[@jphnschultz864]

. I'm the same way it just comes on and I have to go lay down before I get sick to my stomach I tried the eply manuver and it intensified . So I did what I usually do I lay down my bed in the dark and tried to Sleep I actually got one yesterday started at 9:30 AM by 1030 I was spinning hard and by 3 in the afternoon after some sleep, I couldn't at least sit. It's a horrible thing, and I've been to. Many doctors No lock up as of yet

[@cherrylneale6853]

A physical therapist who specializes with balance issues will be able to help

[@apacur]

What causes the crystal to form in the first place?

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

The crystals are a completely normal structure in an adjacent inner ear organ (called your "utricle"). They're supposed to stay put in the utricle, but sometimes they get dislodged and float into the semicircular canals, which causes BPPV.

[@hollygerk1989]

This sounds like what I have. I recently hit my head a few times snowboarding over Christmas vacation. Just yesterday I went to the emergency room because I was so nauseous and dizzy. But it lasted for a few hours.

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

Hi, Holly. I hope you're doing better now. You also want to be careful that you're not dealing with a concussion. Are you doing better now?

[@tondafied]

I developed vertigo after painting ceilings over a weekend! It was terrible

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

Not fun! Were you able to treat it successfully?

[@SLIDESPOT]

I just had vertigo for the first time, freaky shit when you have no clue whats going on. Everything pointed to BBPV but the doctor doing the epley maneuvre had no affect. Did CTE scan and right now thats the diagnosis. Position changes, yes. This movement while laying down causes room to spin.

[@terrorsquadlith]

I guess I have something else then.. Lasts a lot longer, even a full day, also in certain position I am ok (when lying on my back and looking at a 45 degree angle to the right, but if I turn my head to the left it starts spinning like absolute crazy. What could it be ?

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

Doesn't sound like BPPV... check out this video about tinnitus and Meniere's Disease to see if that's what you have: kzbin.info/www/bejne/naWsaZqGj5WIntk

[@raymondroberts8709]

Mine was sudden-onset last week. Severe dizziness with some vomiting. Just spent 3 days in the hospital, with several CAT scans ruling out stroke. Still have the equilibrium problem but it's down to a 2 or 3 on the scale of 0 to 10. They proscribed left epley maneuver. Hope this isn't permanent; can't drive and need a Walker for safe mobility. 😓

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

I'm really sorry to hear that! Did the Epley Maneuver help? Are you doing better now?

[@narellesmith7932]

Just watch with colds or sinusitis. It may return. Take anti nausea meds & antihistamine - works for me. . 5 years now. Comes and goes. I was in hospital 5 days with nystagmus vomiting couldn’t move my head side to side etc. Hope you learn to manage it

[@carolinaprepper6603]

it is horrible. yrs. ago could not work or drive. walker by bed at night. finally had ent dr do manuver. good for yrs. taught my hubby how to do and he fixes if necessary.

[@rags1691]

@@narellesmith7932you are right after a cold infection my dizinesss and imbalance spiked a lot. Taking homeo some what ok allopathy says it bppv and homeo says its menieres have constant tinittus and imbalance and diziness since nov 2021

[@Lovemy911]

Hi, I know this post is 9monthe old now, but I've just had exactly this, 7 days spent in the stroke unit with severe dizziness, vomiting for 24 hours plus paralysis to my legs & head & torso ,loss of speech too, cat scans & MRI ruled out a brain bleed/ strike thou all symptoms & treatment exactly the same , slowly trying to walk again whilst speech has improved, Have you made a good recovery ? If so how long, as I'm trying to gauge when I'll be up and back to normality etc It's been 4 weeks now since the initial attack whilst asleep Any info would be greatly appreciated

[@ScotteeBates49]

Hello, my name is Scottee. 32 year old male from WA. Currently dealing with severe vertigo/light headedness. Had a tooth infection that led to root canal and crown procedure, 9 days ago. Was then put on an antibiotic for the infection that had made its way into my sinuses. Since the procedure and start of antibiotics, I have had severe vertigo thats often accompanied by a light headache and sonetimes nausea. Got so bad a few nights ago I ended up in the ER, recieved an MRI and blood work. Everything came back normal. I have finished my one week course of antibiotics and the infection is gone, still having these symptoms though..im at a loss..😢

[@FireMrshlBill]

Hey, how did it go? Were you able to get rid of it? If so, just gradually went away or had to get meds or seen by a specialist? Experiencing more light-headedness and being off balance 24/7 rather than room spinning or it being particularly positional, so maybe not BPPV. Been dealing with bronchitis for over a month. Was put on prednisone last week, 12 hrs after first does I got tingling in arms and legs and high blood pressure type symptoms for a few hours. About 23 hours after 2nd dose (1hr before taking my 3rd), I was leaning back in my chair and when I sat up I was light headed and off balance. Got so bad the next day I went to the ER and spent 8 hrs waiting around for them to shrug it off, spend more time on my heart/lungs for the bronchitis aspect I wasn't concerned about (was doing better from the prednisone) and given meclizine and told to see neurologist if it doesn't go away in a week. Its been 2 days and is slightly better, but it makes work hard to concentrate on (big deadline at end of week I have to meet) and makes me afraid we may have to cancel the Disney trip for my kids next month if it doesn't get better, which is a major part of their Christmas presents. What a pain.

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

Hey, Scottee! How are you doing now? Did you end of having BPPV, or were your symptoms caused by the infection and antibiotics?

[@ScotteeBates49]

@@GordonPhysicalTherapy Going on 3 months now. Vertigo has calmed down a bit. Found out it was most likely an allergic reaction to the Clindamycin they put me on for the infection. However, also ended up having to get the tooth pulled that I had a root canal and crown on, beings it wasn't taking properly and causing me pain and other issues unfortunately. Since the start of the tooth infection I have been in ER 6 times, had an MRI, CAT Scan, Lumbar Puncture, tons of meds. Still have another CAT Scan next week for sinuses, and another MRI in the beginning of March. Have not been able to truly pinpoint what's causing everything though unfortunately.

[@ScotteeBates49]

@@FireMrshlBill Hows everything shaping up for you. My update is here in the feed.

[@FireMrshlBill]

@@ScotteeBates49 Hard to tell where I am at, it was getting better last week and Fri/Sat I thought I was soon to be in the clear as my tinnitus was barely noticeable, pressure in the ear and head mostly gone and dizziness was to a minimum. Then on Christmas eve I was playing on the floor with my kids and looked over my shoulder and it hit me again. The next day on Christmas I was miserable: dizziness, nausea, tired feeling, etc. I did take some zofran for the nausea, first time taking it, and I know it can cause some drowsiness so maybe that led to some of the bad feeling, who knows. Anyway, next day I was feeling a little better but tinnitus started coming back, not as bad as last week but today the tinnitus got worse in my right ear but at least the dizziness is down more. No idea what it is, went to my GP and they didn't have answers other than giving more anti-vert meds and saying to see an ENT. Called around, and the earliest ENT I can get into is a month away. Frustrating. I'm supposed to start practicing with a band to play a show in 1.5 weeks, so not being able to drive is hurting that and worried how my ears will do, I don't want to put more strain on them. Also supposed to take the kids to Disney the week after my ENT appointment. Hope this is better enough by then for me to fly (not sure what the pressure would do on my ears) and go on rides. Will be a disappointment for the kids if we have to reschedule the trip for later in the year.

[@jenniferherring8901]

I have this from a chiropractic adjustment

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

That can happen...

[@Genuine709]

sir, 1. Having dizziness/ vertigo mainly while walking…it stays for few hours while walking only. 2. Also have other symptoms you have mentioned, sudden dead movements, looking upward… dizziness stays for 30sec and goes away. Are these BPPV symptoms? Pls share your opinion. Thank you

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

It's possible you have BPPV. I would perform the Dix-Halpike and Supine Roll Tests to see if those provoke your symptoms.

[@rogerpowers6082]

Very helpful

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

Glad to hear that!

[@roweebtzr9346]

I have both dizziness the vertical and horizontal position with headache. Ringing of ears. Is this vertigo? What treatment should i do?

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

You might have BPPV, although it doesn't usually cause tinnitus (ringing in the ears). I would check for BPPV first and proceed from there. If you continue having ringing in your ears, I would consult with an ENT doctor.

[@cylonred8902]

I have had vertigo issue that is something like Ménière's disease but not quite. Hearing loss in the left ear, with tinnitus, in both for as long as I can remember and a history of ear infections as a kid. Had both positional tests and I reacted opposite of what I should have (eye movement) but we never found a cause. Went with a low salt diet and working with a dietician and it has worked well but I still have bouts. Mine come on usually when my left ear goes numb and I know something is up. Recently, I found I can take Meclazine/Promethazine quickly, then it will pass by the next morning and I won't have a full blown attack (big time motion sickness/vomiting, can't walk in a straight line etc...). I NEVER got motion sickness before - not once, not ever - loved stuff at amusement parks that made me dizzy - never got sick. This hit me after I turned 54 or so and it was sudden. First attack I could not even watch TV as the movement on the screen caused me more problems. Could not close my eyes, put my head down or back, and basically the only way I could see where I was going was to move my eyes - only my eyes. If I turned my head - bad, bad, bad.

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

Thank you for sharing your story, as well as your tips with the low salt diet and using the anti-nausea meds to prevent full-blown episodes. I hope your story helps others!

[@vickycarden1511]

I think I have the first one. My attacks comes out out of no where. Everything to me moves up and down and my balance is off. However, I know it lasts for hours. I do have tinnitus with moderate hearing lost

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

That might not be BPPV then, especially if your vertigo comes on randomly and lasts for hours.

[@vickycarden1511]

@GordonPhysicalTherapy Thanks, I know now that it's time to find a new neurologist. I have been telling her could it be my medication , especially Trileptal. She doesn't answer my question.

[@maryimmel7694]

I totally have vertigo…. Every symptom!!!

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

Now it's time for treatment! Good luck :-)

[@iamthatiam44444]

My vertigo was from tense muscles in back of my shoulder, was bedridden 3 days sever dizziness and head spun when I rolled on my other side. My mate came and slapped it with big stick for half an hour came good then!

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

Tension in the neck and upper back/shoulder muscles can definitely cause vertigo. Glad you were able to get some relief!

[@elijahberg3606]

It started for me this morning as i was laying in bed with my head tilted to the side. And suddenly everything felt like it was spinning like crazy. Its been phasing its way back in now at night but its a lot more drawn out and not as intense.

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

I hope you're able to treat it!

[@BrunchwiththeBradleys]

Mine started with a root canal drilling at the dentist

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

Yes, that can happen due to the prolonged position of your head.

[@davesturdy]

I’ve had BPPV a lot but currently have a different less violent dizziness. Are they linked? I’ve started taking vitamin K3 as well as vitamin D3 to get rid of the crystals. I’m thinking the crystals may have gotten smaller so have a different effect?

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

They could be linked, yes. You could have a more mild version of BPPV, or you could just have some vestibular hypofunction. Have you tested for BPPV lately? It might be worth starting there...

[@davesturdy]

Yes I think it must be BPPV again as it’s only when I turn onto my left side

[@zein8480]

it so scary when the spinning starts😭

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

Absolutely!

[@loveyourlifewithlianne]

mine was from covid and a subluxation as well, so I'm getting nucca adjustments along with vestibular therapy

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

Glad to hear you're getting the therapy you need! Upper cervical chiropractic care (like Nucca) can be very helpful!

[@sleepingwithmygun2618]

This only happens when I'm lying down sleeping and it lasts just a couple seconds

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

Yes, that sounds like BPPV.

[@user-bh1io3qf1d]

Vertigo or stroke find out had what I thought was Vertigo told me I had a stroke, ❤

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

Sorry to hear that!

[@vickie30]

Vertigo is the worst thing to go thru..My left ear hurts off and on ..I can't look down and turn around..

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

Yes, vertigo is horrible! It's about as bad as nerve pain!

[@ruthcarter8895]

Yep! That’s me!

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

I hope you're able to get some help treating it!

[@johnsullivan8129]

I have all these symptoms, but the dizziness is constant, it worsens moving head up and down, side to side, have had this feeling almost a week, I had every test imaginable, all were negative, this is a horrible condition, I'm afraid to drive

[@GordonPhysicalTherapy]

You might have "labyrinthitis". Have you heard of that?