Rotational Chair Testing at the National Dizzy and Balance Center

[@mera129]

Hello I just had the Rotational chair done and after 3 days, I haven't had any dizzy problems, when moving my head left to right or up and down. Going down the stairs or up the elevator now --I don't haven't had any problems and its been about 3 1/2 weeks!:) been suffering with dizziness and balance issues for 1 yr and 1/2. This is break through for me so far n hope it stays like this bc my quality of life is better again.

[@jadedgh0st]

I just went to a Balance Center today to have one of those tests, along with a VNG. The Rotary Chair was actually REALLY groovy (sorry, I've watched too many Austen Powers movies...). I was diagnosed with vertigo soon afterwards. Not exactly too happy about that, but meh, at least the Rotary Chair was really fun.

[@DizzyBalanceCenter]

@DOUG FERGUSON - I'm glad that you got some answers. The eyes and the inner ear system work together to keep you in an up right balance. When your inner ear system has been compromised but your visual sense is working the way it should, you turn your head and your systems are trying to catch up with each other and that's why you feel like your awaiting your mind to catch up. Look into Vestibular Rehab Therapy and retrain the brain to recognize the deficit.

[@TheBrownshugga30]

Does this test cause patients who suffer with vertigo to become worse while testing? I have been scheduled for some vestibular test, but im afraid the test will make me worse.

[@phoenixalhs]

Hello, May I share this video with my patients? Thank you in advance.

[@gladheateher4now]

Hi, ya i ended up with a concussion and a hairline skull fracture as well. The broken bones in my ear i guess cause my balance issues. What causes my vertigo ? Its like i turn my head and it takes a second for my mind to catch up to the responce of the head movement.. .i cycle 16 miles every day and have done so ever since the accedent but its not the same as its always a clouded ride. thanks again for the replies. Doug

[@DizzyBalanceCenter]

@gladheateher4now Rotational chair testing is conducted in a round enclosed room with a chair in the middle that rotates back and forth in an arc. This motion is precisely controlled by a computer, which records your eye movements during the test using infrared video goggles.

[@DizzyBalanceCenter]

@gladheaterher4now Yes, when you do the diagnostic testing portion you cannot "fake" the testing. The test results will show your response of what's going on in your inner ear system. You very likely could've also suffered a concussion too, that can also damage your inner ear system. I hope it all works out for you. Let me know what they find out.

[@gladheateher4now]

hi, turns out after tests I broke the bones in my ear.That's what's causing all this not to mention I now have a never ending ring tone.William Shatner has the same thing .

[@DizzyBalanceCenter]

@gladheateher4now Rotational chair testing determines if the the semi-circular canals of the inner ear are functioning properly, where ENG/VNG tests by themselves can be false positive or false negative.. ENG/VNG are usually false positive because ear wax can sometimes block one of the ear canals. Rotary chair is not affected by mechanical obstructions of the ear like wax. ENG/VNG can be false negative particularly in situations where there is damage to each ear that has not been accounted for.

[@DizzyBalanceCenter]

Rotational chair testing is conducted in a round enclosed room with a chair in the middle that rotates back and forth in an arc. This motion is precisely controlled by a computer, which records your eye movements during the test using infrared video goggles.

[@gladheateher4now]

Hi, thanks for the reply. im for sure going to flunk that test. my eyes dont seem to fallow my visual dirrections its like it takes my mind a tenth of a second to catch up to my eye movements. im still waiting for my lawyer to send me the dates for this test. thanks so much for the help.

[@gladheateher4now]

Hi, i fell from a truck and ended up with a hairline crack and snaped a nerve in my neck and loss feeling at the top of my head. i ended up with 2 broken bones in my ear that have affected my balance alot. i have slight spinning or virtigo and tennitus too. What will this test show in my case? i have the test skedualed for next month . thanks for any comments

[@gladheateher4now]

Hi, thanks for that.i fell out of a truck while standing and have 2 broken bones in my right ear.balance is now an issue with me. i also got tennitus and im kinda clouded due to my balance. i sued ICBC and now have to take this test next week to prove i have issues.i think vertigo is what its called.will this machine help prove to them its all real ? thanks again for responding.

[@sambojudooldschool]

Hi, does the rotating chair test make you nauseous or dizzy during the test itself? I could never handle riding carousels or flying planes have always been making me sick! Thanks in advance for the answer!

[@DizzyBalanceCenter]

The bones can do damage to your inner ear system which can leave you with dizziness/vertigo and balance issues. However, you could've sustained an inner ear concussion which is also causing the issues. Hard for me to say "what" it is considering were not doing your testing, but I can give you the mostly likely reasons. Hope this has been a help for you.

[@gladheateher4now]

Hi, well i fell out of the back of a truck while standing.l landed on my head and now have 2 broken bones in my right ear.i also have tennitus 24/7 ringing and clouded slow reactions due to the fall. I sure hope this chair will prove what i have. vertigo is also a simpome i have. thanks for any comments

[@richardshupe5992]

I just had a very inconclusive VNG test today. None of the stimuli provoked a response. I've had vertigo, dizziness, and "shaking vision" when walking or on a bumpy road. Think the rotational chair would be a good next step? I'm seeing the ENT doc in a week to discuss the VNG test.

[@SheilaBR]

How are you now? Please let me know.

[@jadedgh0st]

@DizzyBalanceCenter They said I had BPPV.

[@mrsgarcia7324]

I'm scheduled for this test too.. anyone ever shut their own head in doors? I do it's like I'm slow to react. I see door closing but I guess I thought I moved my head shit sucks

[@sgmpicaso]

did anyone else see stuff when they did this test

[@DizzyBalanceCenter]

Rotational chair testing is conducted in a round enclosed room with a chair in the middle that rotates back and forth in an arc. This motion is precisely controlled by a computer, which records your eye movements during the test using infrared video goggles.