How to do the Epley Maneuver

[@Tee-xt1cv]

I've tried many versions of this from youtube over the years. Some take hours to take effect. This one was the fastest - it was instant. Doing it for two minutes makes a big difference. I'm so grateful!

[@MrJennygumdrop]

I've had vertigo four 4 months and this video helped me cure it in 10 minutes. thanks so much for posting this.

[@trackernot]

Yesterday, I rode a very rough wooden roller coaster...and got a little dehydrated. I woke up this morning, with intense vertigo. Several months ago, I went to an indoor concert, and was near the speakers. That next morning, I had very mild vertigo...not bad, just weird. I posted my symptoms on FB (cause I work in an Operating Room, and have hundreds of RN's Dr.'s and other medical professionals as friends...figured someone knew something...and 1 did). I google'd vertigo, and discovered Epley maneuver. I found this video, and did it myself. After I completed it, I threw up violently, and I am 100% cured. Thank you very much!

[@janjohnson1253]

Much gratitude to you both! And what a gift to have a son willing to help you demonstrate.

[@jeremypalomino2909]

I don't comment to often on KZbin, but this method truly helped me. I appreciate you uploading this. If the technique is done properly it fully resolves vertigo. I do have a little dizziness still, but it's nothing like before, seems like it's clearing up nicely. Being able to lay my head back without my world blurring is such a relief. Thanks Again for the video doc.

[@mrpuddinz123]

Thank you Dr John, most concise and clear explanation of the manoeuvres on KZbin. I'm a chiropractor and giving patients info that is clear and concise is sometimes difficult. Thank you again.

[@Jim987445]

Thanks Peter. I am a Dr in the UK and have always struggled to do the Epley manoeuvre until now! Your video is very clear. Thanks again, James.

[@midmodgal]

I first had this problem about 5 years ago. It returned the other day. Your video is the best explanation on how to do this. I did the full 2 minutes for each turn and , although I felt a little out of sorts for the rest of the day, I didn't feel the need to stay upright for 48 hours. Thank you for posting!

[@chia69devious]

I went to an ENT a few years ago and this saved my life! My vertigo was interferring with my daily life, but they did this procedure and I was vertigo free for a while and once it did come back I repeated it myself at home and no problems ever since. Those of you who are suffering this looks silly but it works wonders!

[@JosephHurtsellers]

I've had dizziness one or two times a year for nearly ten years that occurs when looking up. The bouts last from a few weeks to sometimes months, and can be very debilitating. I was unfamiliar with any of this information, but after watching this video i gave this method a try on my own. My current bout was ongoing for the last two weeks, but after one attempt my symptoms disappeared. I'm both amazed and grateful to both you and your son. Thank you!

[@kimharrison3240]

Thank you so much for this. I viewed a lot of videos demonstrating this technique and found yours to be the best by far. The inclusion of the Hallpike test was very instructional and gave me confidence that the Epley maneuver would work.....and it did! So grateful.

[@spiffydeb]

Thank you for posting this video. My ENT PA did this for me years ago and I was shocked that it worked. I have since found and shared your video with others whose doctors just put them on medication! This is so simple and no medication is needed.

[@stephencarlsbad]

I just wanted to share my gratitude with you for sharing this video. I've suffered with poor balance for about 12 years. After watching this with my wife we went and applied what we learned in your video. It worked. I feel like I'm close to 100% balance wise. I can't tell if I'm a little off balance when I test myself by balancing on one leg with my eyes closed or if its just weak muscles from being somewhat inactive because of my past condition. It's always a treat and an honor to come across a true humanitarian! Thanks again! And infinite blessings to you and your loved ones!

[@cnelson14850]

Thank you so much. I was still slightly dizzy after recovering from Motion Sickness, but the slight dizziness lingered for almost a week. I did the evaluation shown in the video which was demonstrated amazingly well. Now, one day later, my slight dizziness is gone.

[@jhm1313]

This is far and way the best video I have seen on this subject. All of my questions left over from watching other videos and reading other descriptions were anticipated and clearly addressed by Johns. Bravo.

[@vwpicton1443]

Thank you so much Peter and John for posting this video. I have had BPPV twice over the past few years, occurring in the middle of the night. It's frightening with the nausea and everything, and with the help of your video technique we got rid of it both times.

[@christinecowan9398]

I did this at home with my husband's help yesterday and it worked for me the first time. I was on meclizine, but the sensation was still very intense. It was hard to hold the positions, and I did a lot of the "saying Aaahhh" that you mentioned. I held for the 2 minutes you said, rather than the 30 seconds some of the other videos say, and that gave time for the room to stop spinning. There was residual nausea for an hour or so after the maneuver. I am still slightly "off" this morning, maybe 2% of the dizziness remaining, but I am also still dehydrated from yesterday's meds. Maybe I will try the maneuver one more time. In any case, you saved me 5 days of misery and not driving, while I waited for my ENT appointment. I am so grateful!

[@bobshaw9398]

Holy cow, this worked! Thanks Dr. Johns!!!!! This same vertigo thing happened to me years ago in college, and I was in bed for 3 days. I was too freaked out to go to the doctor back then because I thought I had some inoperable brain tumor or something. No youtube at the time. I got it again 4 days ago in the middle of the night while I was sleeping. I went to bed just fine and woke up at 3 am with the room spinning. It was as if a switch had been flipped. After four days of feeling like I was going to vomit all over myself I found your video and my wife did the maneuver on me. When I tested each ear it was completely obvious it was my right ear as I got zero dizziness turning my head to the left and when I turned to the right, yack. So it definitely was one of those crystals floating around. She brought me down like you showed, turning head to the right, and major spinning. Then to the left and nothing for a minute and then whamo - sudden spinning room for 5 seconds, then face down and no more room movement. So did the crystal move out of the canal during that last 5 second period? Is there a way to prevent it in the future? Are there head positions to avoid to keep from moving the crystal back in the wrong place? Or does this particular crystal go back into solution, get stuck to something or otherwise never come back and bother me? Or could it have been the very same one that messed me up in college? I can't imagine how many MDs would have given me drugs and sent me home. I hope every GP and ENT in the world sees this video. I had a colleague at work get bad vertigo last year. He was maybe 30 and was walking around with a cane looking pretty miserable for a few weeks. I wonder if this was all he needed. I'm guessing from he hit count this is not an uncommon issue.

[@MrSpock]

Bob Shaw hi Bob. Did you ever get an answer about if the crystals go back into solution or if they can return? Thanks

[@BlueNightingaleSings]

Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge I did the Epley procedure on my 81 year old Mother today. She has suffered from Vertigo for many years and it worked! I was so pleased to be able to ease her suffering all with your help!

[@laurawalsh3975]

I think this actually has worked for me. Thank you!!!! I was starting to get very depressed that the dizziness would never go away. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this info available for everyone.

[@Airlon100]

I had spinning of the room vertigo when laying down, sitting up and bending my neck to look down. Performed these exercises on both ears (both sides) - helped completely after just one session! Thanks so much for posting it!

[@user-tf9gz3zw6k]

Tell me, please, did you have both semicircular canals affected? Do you feel dizzy when turning in bed and left and right? Thank you ☀️

[@geek4096]

I second that!! At first, I thought "Could it really be this simple?". But, Peter, you absolutely nailed it. The vertigo was exactly as you described, went away after the first complete maneuver, and I did have that "off" sensation for a couple days (going away now). Wow! Thanks!

[@MadeInUSAPodcast]

What's the OFF sensation you had for a couple of days? Dizzy? Losing balance? I'm with numb fingers and a bit dizzy (as if seasick) , that's why I'm asking. THanks for your kindness. Best Regards, RG

[@bokyoungheo2342]

Dr.Johns, thanks so much for sharing this video. It helped me treating my mom with suspected BPPV symptoms at home and she feels better now. Thank you again!

[@MyGreenie]

Thank you so very, very much for uploading this video. I just started having vertigo this year but it runs very strongly in my family. Anyway, my husband and I were taught the Epley when we went to a local doc, but it wasn't working for us this week. We watched your video and the main differences were the two minute waits and the ten min. after. It worked! Thank you!!

[@poptart8310]

Good video and this maneuver really works. I had my BPPV for 4 weeks before I was able to get to a PT who specialized in vestibular treatment. It took two visits to get me clear, but I'm 100% better now. When doing these exercises, the vertigo will be intense, but just remember it only lasts a matter of seconds and will subside. I had severe vertigo on all three positions, and felt a bit dizzy sitting up. It was so scary the first time doing it, but well worth it in the end! I felt a bit worse for a day or two afterward, but a week later, I tried the Dix-Hallpike test again, and I was clear! Some people are clear after the first exercise. For some others, it takes several times. I now have my life back because of this maneuver. Thank you so much!

[@MadeInUSAPodcast]

Should we try this maneuver once a day? Mine should take several times, I'm still dizzy, but I'm afraid of repeating on some day and getting worse.

[@pragmah]

Spent almost 4 hours in urgent care today and ended up with no diagnosis even though I mentioned BPPV seemed to match my symptoms perfectly. Tried this maneuver following your very clear instructions and vertigo is gone - thank you VERY much for taking the time to put this together.

[@PeterJohns]

Glad to hear you're better!

[@Mr1laker]

Really

[@cyclecast]

My sincere thanks to you, and your son, for posting this! Been having bad vertigo for a week. Never had it before. My wife helped me do this, took one try and I am cured!

[@lukepannekoek7001]

Thanks a million, my wife has just had a shocking week, finally came across BPPV, tried following a couple techniques from other videos with no impact, your technique fixed it, lie back test produced no dizziness or eye movement, thanks for posting your video

[@wilmasch]

I wish I had known about this three years ago! My vertigo recurred recently and Epley's maneuver worked great. Feels awful when you are doing it but for me just one maneuver worked. I do have that "off" feeling but expect it to go away. Your explanation and demonstration are very thorough and clear. As a nursing instructor, I have passed this on to my students. Thank you.

[@wilmasch]

@SEEK TRUTH yes it did. Eleven years later I have had no more vertigo or woozy feelings. I work out, canoe, kayak, hike, snowshoe, and paddle board with no dizziness or problems.

[@keriskorka4538]

Wow, I just performed this on myself, exactly as instructed, supporting my head and I can't believe this, but it worked!!!! I have been suffering with vertigo for 5 months! Thank u so much!!!!!

[@PeterJohns]

Keri Skorka Sorry to hear you suffered so long but nice that you're better. Continued good health!

[@pinkahboo925]

@@PeterJohns is there a way to make this manuever less scary?

[@PeterJohns]

@@pinkahboo925 There is some evidence that Foster's half somersault maneuver causes less dizziness/spinning than the Epley. I have never used it myself, as I find the Epley works just fine. If you have some over the counter anti-nausea medication, taking this before the Epley might lessen the unpleasant feelings a bit. It's easy to find videos on the half somersault..

[@davidwood2535]

This was so great, thank you! It was my third recurrence of BPPV and I was on Cape Cod, far from my doc, but your video allowed me and my three friends to diagnose and cure me. That was 3 days ago and no dizziness since. I was a bit exhausted for a couple of days but I feel fine now. Thanks! PS. I checked with my doctor before trying it.

[@bfoster1950]

I have been miserable with vertigo. I followed your instructions and I think it is gone. Thanks to you and your son. I appreciate both of you very much.

[@Neeeeevermind]

Amazing video ! I'm a med student and this helped a lot to understand the whole procedure. Thanks a lot

[@DavidTermini]

Thanks again, It's been 8 months since your video cured me.

[@PeterJohns]

Good to hear. Today this video hit 1,000,000 views. If it has helped even 1% of those who have seen it, I would be very happy!

[@jkrapfel]

Thank you Dr. Johns! I didn't have a particularly severe case, but I believe it is gone with my first attempt. I'm so thankful I found this video and didn't waste any time and money in going to the doctor first. Best to you.

[@paulas2218]

I want to thank you so much for this video. My husband and I had to try it several times, finally with him taking notes, before we finally got it right and performed it correctly. I’ve had vertigo for three days (over a Friday and weekend when you can’t get professional help) but I think we are successful. It hit me around midnight Friday and I had to wake my husband because I was afraid I was having a stroke! Bless his heart he held me while I threw up and we nearly called 911, but I realized it was vertigo instead. Anyway, thank you and your son for getting thru a terrible weekend! ❤

[@a2life492]

This video is old, but I used it 2 years ago to help a family member and it really helped. I came back for a refresher...for a friend. Cured my family illness right at home

[@thoswallace5530]

Great explanation of the Epley Maneuver. As you know, this isn't the only youtube video of this on youtube. However, there are a couple of aspects of this that I found both unique and useful for me. I had tried this maneuver about 15 times without success. This included watching several videos of the process, including one that discussed the recommended angles in detail.. Not only the 45 degree head rotation but their recommended 20 degree downward position. This can be done using a pillow on a bed. I was close to using a protractor to get it precisely right. The 'secret sauce' of this video for me was the comment that that the Hallpike (Dix-Hallpike test) was identical to first position of the Epley maneuver. I had seen the Hallpike done with the head hanging over the table, and I didn't want to do anything with my head off the bed and no one to assist. With that hint and my careful practice, I could easily do the Hallpike. So I did the Hallpike on the other side and continued through the next three steps. Bingo. It was gone the first time! I was doing it perfectly, but perfectly wrong because it was my left side rather than my right side. I had reasons to believe it was my right side and once I got that idea, I didn't think it could be the other side. I will spare you a description of my wrong headed thought processes -- but the key aspect of my experience is that it can be difficult for an individual who is doing this without someone else helping to treat the wrong side. There are various rare but atypical complexities that account for some of the 20% that aren't 'cured' by the Epley maneuver. I have seen it quoted that professionals have about an 80% success rate and self administered procedures have a 60% success rate. I was certain that I had BPPV (which was correct) and almost as certain that I was treating the correct side. I was trying to get an appointment with a Physical Therapist working for a well known dizziness practice. It would have taken another week to get an appointment (at best). MAKE SURE YOU DO THE CORRECT SIDE. And, in my experience, it is MORE uncomfortable to do the wrong side than the correct side. And if you do more than one repetition on the wrong side, it seems to get better. However, this effect goes away quickly and you are back where you started from.

[@PeterJohns]

Thanks for your comments from a patient's perspective. I made this video with the intended audience being medical professionals. However, many people have managed to do this maneuver either on their own, or with the help of another person. I don't know for a fact that doing the Epley maneuver on the wrong side is harder to tolerate than doing the correct side, because I have never done it or seen it studied. Thanks again.

[@Cristinabee21]

Should you do the maneuver more than once? Like an exercise?

[@gujaguci]

Hello Peter Johns I am suffering from BPPV on and off since years and this is the first time I was able with the help of my husband to fix it. Thank you so much for sharing this on You tube, you made my day! :)

[@kapirock1]

Thank you so Much Peter you are a bless ! I was feeling like my life will never be the same and i am only 35 , I will get the Epley done, thanks !!!!

[@Kkatrinaevening]

Thank you so much for this video!!! On Sunday I woke up with horrible vertigo. Come thursday it was still going on. Everything would spin when I looked up/down, but the worst was when I would lay down. I did this by myself and the vertigo is gone!! I still feel kinda fuzzy and everything's a little off, but from what I've read, that can take a few weeks to go away. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!!!

[@PeterJohns]

+Jeannette Brown Probably less than that. Glad to hear you're feeling better!

[@Kkatrinaevening]

+Peter Johns You are officially my hero! Thank you again so much!

[@andreahavranek3888]

I’m terrified that once my head starts spinning during the maneuver it won’t stop. Is it possible

[@jeanl-j7825]

This worked for me. I felt dizzy while doing it, but afterwards the dizziness has never returned. That was more than 4 months ago.

[@melversoza7072]

Jean L-J may aunt is suffering of this,did u do the same way? i will try it to my aunt..

[@jeanl-j7825]

I followed the instructions exactly. My husband timed me 2 minutes in each position.

[@marlenepabon2122]

I am now going through hell with Vertigo..vomiting! My son did the Epley Maneuver on me yesterday, I was ceeling much better until today Thurs..when I went and laid down next to my Autistic son to see if he would nap so I could rest..I was on my right side then as I was turning on my left, I thought the ceiling was coming down and the spinning would not stop..today his wife did it on me 2xs and I am still dizzy so afraid to get up. I heard that Ginger is good for this..has anyone tried Ginger?

[@aleksandarmirchev5792]

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[@safinasliving]

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[@twotwo8]

My wife had severe Vertigo and tried all sorts of treatment. I found your video and tried it on my wife! It worked!! Amazing! Gonna share this with my friends!! Thanks!!

[@cindymendoza7]

Thanks for taking the time do make this video. I was recently diagnosed with BPPV (terrible vertigo). This maneuver was performed in the doctor's office and it helped somewhat. So I watched your video and did this at home, and a week later...no more vertigo. Thanks again.

[@PeterJohns]

The Epley maneuver will work- 1. If you have posterior canal BPPV. 2. If you figure out which side is the affected side (as explained in the video) 3.  If you do put your head through the positions by yourself. Then you have about an 80% chance of curing yourself. If it doesn't work the first time, you can repeat the maneuver, say twice a day for a few days. This increases the chance of cure over 90%. If you have another cause of vertigo than BPPV, or do it wrong, then it will not work at all.

[@blancan918]

Very informative and clear video, this helped me- Thank-you! 3rd year medical student

[@PeterJohns]

You're welcome!

[@lancer5497]

I developed what seemed to be positional vertigo this past weekend. I searched for solutions early Tuesday morning (3:30am), as I was so dizzy after getting out of bed. I learned about BPPV...searched youtube for Epley maneuver and...all I can say is wow. I did have a terrible headache with some slight vertigo throughout the day yesterday, but I think this healed me. Thank you so much for this extremely informative video...it saved me a trip to the doctor.

[@mode_seven]

Thank you Dr. Johns for taking the time to make this video, it has helped me immensely and I am sure countless others. The technique removed my vertigo on the affected side almost immediately. However, I was left with a general sense of dizziness/nausea for a day and a half. I felt pretty bad during that time period, but on the third day I was back to my usual self (first time in a long time). I am now vertigo+dizziness free! I can play with my kids again without feeling sick. Once again, thank you!

[@PeterJohns]

A certain amount of residual dizziness is common after a successful epley maneuver. Here is a recent article on it. Residual Dizziness after Successful Repositioning Maneuver for Idiopathic Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: A Review Giorgia Giommetti, Ruggero Lapenna, Roberto Panichi, Puya Dehgani Mobaraki, Fabrizio Longari, Giampietro Ricci, Mario Faralli Audiology Research 2017 February 1, 7 (1): 178 I'm glad you're feeling better!

[@donnamariejhocson1017]

Omg!!! This worked!! Thank you thank you so so much Dr. Johns. 😭

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[@davisa.j4518]

Hi, This definitely helped. and i don't get dizzy anymore when i lie down on the hallpike side. But now im slighty groggy even while sitting and standing. is that normal?

[@PeterJohns]

It sometimes last for a day or two.

[@-Diana469]

Thank you for this video.. I have been having dizzy spells for most of my life and went to many Doctor's.. no one told me about these exercises.. I will try them.. thank you again!

[@RemodelingHQ]

I had vertigo 2x in the last week. Was feeling slightly dizzy for a few days. Came across this video luckily and tried it immediately. Felt better instantly. I was amazed at all of the positive comments so I had to try it. Glad I came across this video...Will post updates down the line

[@mbittel08]

I was feeling very dizzy everytime I moved my head and when I tried this I laid down and performed the maneuver to the right. It seems like it definitely helped, but after I did it I felt pressure in my right ear. Is that normal?

[@rawdjango4661]

Same here. What to do???

[@PeterJohns]

I teach other doctors how to do this, and made this video for this purpose. Family doctors, emergency doctors neurologists, ENT doctors all see patients with vertigo. Some are interested in it, some are not. I suspect yours is not. Wouldn't be a bad thing to relate your experience and frustration to your doctor, and give them the link to this video. If patients can learn how to do this from my video, I know doctors can too, if they are interested. Glad to hear you are better!

[@jameschism3288]

I did this to brother last night. He works nights and when he woke up had vertigo. It was his first time. We did the procedure exactly how the video instructed. Ten minutes after completing he had much improvement. This morning he is up and around. Thanks for sharing!

[@johnshaughnessy1355]

Awesome, I’ve been using your technique for ten years, I’ve shared it with others as well, 100% satisfaction. Thank you

[@PeterJohns]

PowwowTime The otoliths are normal structures of the inner ear. It is when they are displaced from the utricle to the semicircular canals that the problem with BPPV arises. I don't know of any co-relation with diet.

[@PeterJohns]

Here is an edit 4 years later. In fact, there may be a co-relation between BPPV and vitamin D levels. Early days yet, but in the future we may advise people with BPPV to take vitamin D.

[@laurenawal33]

@@PeterJohns very interesting! Can dental work cause bppv? 2 years ago a dentist hit my nerve with the drill...I have never felt the same and all dr's say it's anxiety.

[@PeterJohns]

@@laurenawal33 I haven't heard of this.

[@laurenawal33]

@@PeterJohns thank you very much for the response!

[@Emailanker]

Thank you for giving me back my life!!! Never did I think something as simple as this, could make the horrible vertigo go away.

[@ColdZero5020]

Thank you so much! My wife was suffering for two months. Followed your instructions and after one go it was gone! Thanks again!

[@robertdevos7]

This is so wonderful! I really thought my life was almost at an end but I cured myself in 15 minutes! Thank you, thank you! I have a friend with a similar problem and here's hoping she will also be cured!

[@dabuji2010]

This maneuver in the manner that YOU demonstrated it worked MIRACLES on my BPPV!!!! In just the time do do it once.....I haven't had a reoccurance in more that 2 years!! Thank you!! ( and your son) lol

[@greta-stinaengelbert9413]

Thanks Johns, I live in Africa and was in bed for 5 weeks with a bad dizziness and slowly I got better. Next time when it started again I had done my homework and I decided to test the maneuver - and it WORKED!!!! You cant imagine what a relief it is to be able to cure myself. Thank you and your son for this excellent video.

[@talktotravis1]

Great video...your explanation of this was the clearest and made sense the most; you gave rationale for your preference for the lengths of time a pt should spend in each position and therefore eliminated some of the pitfalls of other presenters who say they do it a certain way "just because," with no rationale at all. Thank you.

[@dougp2611]

I just wanted to let you know that the technique worked like a charm. I was amazed. Thank you so much.😀😀🙏

[@meberts68]

This is a great video, well informed and accurate. This will help many people with BPPV. As mentioned in some of the other posts. It will not help all types of vertigo, especially if it is a side effect. Also be careful for geriatric people because of orthostatic hypotension, they may feel light headed dizzy or faint with quick movements.

[@AymericG]

Thank you for this video. Went to emergencies and they told me to wait it out and gave me a prescription fo Stemetil. I did the Epley maneuver to myself and I experienced dizziness on the first side I tried but not the second side. I still feel weird, but the fact I didn't have any dizziness on the second side is probably a good sign. I will now wait and see how it improves. Thank you for this awesome video. You have a great job.

[@dabuji2010]

I had BPV for a month and my doctor said to make the dizziness occurr, but.....he didn't clarify it to be the Epley Maneuver. I just now saw your video ...I did what you showed on it and....it WORKED!!!! Thank you so much

[@shelliewhalen9131]

Diagnosed with BPPV. Husband watched your easy to understand video. He performed the Epley maneuver on me at home. It took a couple of times but it WORKED! Thank you to you and your son!

[@PeterJohns]

Good to hear!

[@annahmadi]

Thank You! I had an episode of BPPV about 5 years ago and it took over a week of exercises before the dizziness and nausea were resolved. So when I woke up Saturday morning with the same symptoms and had a very important business trip planned for the following Monday, I was worried. In desperation, I had my husband help me with the maneuver after watching your video. It worked after one try!

[@PeterJohns]

+AnnA Excellent! Glad you're feeling better!

[@gunnil08]

Millions of thanks for posting this video.. I've had severe vertigo for 12 days. Have seen 4 doctors, took medicines..nothing has worked for me! Thanks to you my vertigo is gone in 10 minutes after applying what you explained in this video! It is like a miracle..thanks so much Dr. Johns!!

[@PeterJohns]

You are most welcome!

[@TheHappyNarwhals]

My brother-in-law has recurring vertigo- he said this video is a lifesaver-- and that if you go through it once and still feel dizzy, that going through it twice he has never had it not work..putting it out there that maybe two rounds may be in order...I recently went to the outer banks- climbing lighthouses, riding ferries, ocean and wind- and came back all dizzy..I waited it out for a few days thinking it was just getting my land legs back..he referred me to your video and wow! I was functional before, but it was annoying feeling out of step like I was walking sideways. I am very grateful you took the time to make this video, it helped me a ton!!

[@roxanaanagnos]

Thank you for this video. It helped me with my first BPPV episode before I could see a doc. I wasn't sure this is what I was experiencing but it resolved the vertigo feeling and my doc confirmed it was BPPV.

[@cindystackhouse1900]

Thank you, thank you. I have been dealing with vertigo for about 5 weeks and I was trying my doctor's technique. That didn't work. Your technique was perfect. Thanks again.

[@kevinbland]

Thank you for posting this! I was suffering from this for about 5 years. The maneuver cured me after two tries. A doctor told me I had so many causes and all he wanted to do was prescribe pills. Thank you!

[@susanmay3914]

This worked for me as well after trying it after watching the video several years ago. Never had vertigo since a day or two after I did the maneuver, and that was after vertigo had been plaguing me for weeks. Thanks for the tip.

[@lyvonquadros304]

Thanks Dr Peter, I had the spin going on for 4 weeks while turning right in bed, 2 doctor visits did not help and I came across this yesterday, did what you said twice and it's gone, I did not feel dizzy the second time and haven't since, really grateful and thanks for sharing this. God bless.

[@PeterJohns]

Glad you got relief. Your comment about the doctors you saw is all too common unfortunately.

[@leoneneg]

Correctly diagnosed as BPPV, I had over one week of all the nasty side effects. After viewing the video and repeating the procedure (I did it before bed time and sat upright for 10 min. prior to reclining for sleep) I've now had one week of NO symptoms of BPPV; will share the u-Tube link with my Physician and update him on the results. Thank you Peter.

[@vjglucky7]

Last time did this with husband was 6 years ago, needs it again today. Thinks his problem may start with long flight. My brother told me to check KZbin for this (6 yrs ago) as he had seen patients in emerg with vertigo when a younger doctor suggested Epley Maneuver. Demonstrated and it worked and old doc was impressed (first impulse was maybe some sort of surgery). Works, one could do it on self, if not feeling too lousy to watch this to learn how.

[@man73sharma]

Thanks Peter for your video on Epley, I had seen many videos on Epley but your one is best. I followed your style and fix my vertigo in just 2 Maneuver. Many thanks

[@PeterJohns]

You're very welcome!

[@my79honey]

I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for putting this information out to the public. I watched this video several times and finally decided to try the hall pike test. I actually found out my right ear was the positive side. I did the Epley Maneuver that night with the help of my daughter. When I switched my head from right to left....OH MAN....I was feeling another vertigo attack, but I remember in your video you said that if that happens, that just means the crystals are moving and the maneuver is working. So I hung in there and finished through with it. When I sat up I didn't quite know what to think, so I sat for 10 minutes there, then went and watched some TV and went to bed. When I woke up in the morning..THERE WAS NO VERTIGO!!! I even tried to see if I could trigger it, and nothing happened! So this is day 2, and so far so good. Thank you for your help! I've been dealing with this for 2 months, and wish they would have done this for me at the E.R. when I first had it!!

[@PeterJohns]

Glad you're feeling better!

[@dshe8637]

Yep, this really worked for me. Vertigo is horrible and disabling. It is wonderful to have an instant, effective treatment. No more waiting for days for it to clear. Thank you so much.

[@PeterJohns]

You're welcome

[@dckevin6749]

My girlfriend just started to have the same symptoms last night this morning I found your video and followed your instructions what a great help it has been Thank you for sharing this with the public.

[@PeterJohns]

You're welcome!

[@meganmcneill195]

I just spent days in a tornado and after repeating this twice today I’m on the mend. Thank you so much.

[@DanielMandel1991]

Thank you, Dr Johns, you are terrific. From neurology resident who spends half day in the ED

[@PeterJohns]

Thanks! I found that most of the other videos don't show how to determine which is the affected side, and also they don't demonstrate both the left and right ear maneuvers. Glad it worked for you!

[@vickid.3183]

Peter - Thank you for this very clear explanation for the Epley Maneuver. I had had a stroke when I was 36. For a few days before my 60th birthday I began feeling very dizzy just like my stroke episode. I was very scared, did my face test to check for a possible TIA and did some research on WebMD about dizzy spells which ultimately brought me to your video. This maneuver cleared my dizziness with only a slight residual feeling and by the next morning, I was right as rain. Thank you!! And congratulations on One Mill. hits!

[@PeterJohns]

Vicki Deschaine Thanks! Glad to hear you're better!

[@healingspiritijn]

Wow, thanks Doc. My wife helped me with this technique. I got my first vertigo imbalance this weekend and fortunately came across this video. Feeling better. Thank you for selflessly sharing.

[@PeterJohns]

Glad to hear. Hope you have continued good health.

[@anthonylim6869]

Very clear, concise, and helpful. Will definitely use on my patients in the future w/ greater confidence. Thanks!

[@tiffanynomnom]

Thank you for the video, it worked!!!! My doctor had me doing the epley but I wasn't told to let my head dangle back at that angle nor did he explain how to decipher which side was the problem...so my vertigo continued for weeks! I had my husband assist me with your instructional video & I'm 100% better....1st try. We appreciate it very much! If there was a way to pay for your help...I would in a heartbeat.

[@PeterJohns]

You just did! :)

[@edmadar8011]

Thanks Peter, Two years ago I had the problem. My Doctor sent me for a cat can, and then after 3 months to an audiologist. The audiologist performed the procedure. A few months later I performed the procedure myself and it worked. My Daughter in-law had the problem and I showed her your demonstration and she was cured. Thanks again Ed

[@PeterJohns]

Great to hear that!

[@babemarsh]

Your video has helped me alot. I can't thank you enough. I did it ytd and it worked immediately! I finally found a treatment to my bppv that doesn't require medication. Thank you doctor. (:

[@kawtherdarso6488]

Thank you Dr Peter John thank you so so much...this video helped me back in 2012 after suffering for months , today I woke up with vertigo and was scared to do it alone at home , then I watched the video many times ...then in the afternoon I did it and the vertigo is gone...thank God and thank you...for helping so many people😘😘😘😘😘 I am from Jordan

[@PeterJohns]

Wonderful to hear, glad you're feeling better!

[@queenbean5359]

This was tremendously helpful, cured my vertigo right away. Thank you so much!

[@jtigertic]

This video is awesome!! I had been suffering from this bppv for about a month now I have not slept well and been sick and losing weight cause I can't eat from being nauseas I went to the Dr and he said what it was but said there was not much that could be done as far as treatment goes gave me meclizine and sent me on my way. I had the best night of sleep last night that I've had in over a month I was even able to eat breakfast and drink my coffee without feeling sick. Many many thanks to you sir.

[@PeterJohns]

Great to hear you're better!

[@mrsswanson0929]

Thank you so much!! My husband was able to cure my vertigo following this amazing tutorial. So grateful!

[@PeterJohns]

Good to hear!

[@peduncle2]

Thanks!! My husband woke up with vertigo this morning, which has never happened to either of us. We live 2 hours from the nearest healthcare so we decided to try this and it seems to have worked. Others should be forewarned, though: the maneuvers may cause nausea or vomiting. He feels much better now though.

[@3dsohel]

I was suffering from dizziness since 4-5 days and was taking MECLIZINE (25 MG) AND DIAZEPAM (5MG) every 8 hours as prescribed by my doctor. But it did not help. I tried this with the help of my wife and I coulnt believe the dizziness went away. Will see if it comes again in the coming days. Thanks a ton for this very good video. God Bless you!!

[@danieleiannone5329]

Really a good video, like the others of your channel. Thanks a lot Doctor, I'm a colleague and I will spend you teachings in my job. Thank you again

[@elNitemare]

Awesome to see people using this even 11 years later

[@dannyneumann2748]

Thanks for this. I was able to cure my recent, unexplained vertigo without having to see a doctor by performing this maneuver on myself. Not for the faint of heart, though - the vertigo this induced for me was a trip!

[@loveclassics1969]

This helped me so much. Had to go to urgemt care last sat after suffering for a few weeks she dx me with bppv but never told me about epley. Had to research myselfbbecause. I was so miserable. Than you. This has really helped!!