Vertigo Half Somersault Maneuver for BPPV - Ask Doctor Jo

The Half Somersault or Foster maneuver for BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo) should help with vertigo symptoms if done correctly. For other BPPV treatments and maneuvers watch this video: • Vertigo Treatment for ...
The half somersault maneuver, like any other BPPV maneuver, can make you feel more dizzy or sick for a short period of time afterwards. Sometimes people do get sick and vomit, so make sure you are prepared to stay and home and relax after the treatment.
Each position should be held for about 30 seconds or until the spinning stops. Sometimes it has to be performed 3-5 times in a row, but it is recommended to wait 15 minutes in between each treatment session.
Related Videos:
Vertigo Treatment with Simple Exercises (BPPV):
• Vertigo Treatment with...
Epley Maneuver for Vertigo:
• Epley Maneuver for Ver...
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Vertigo Half Somersault Maneuver for BPPV:
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[@shellreneeirwin5203]

i mean my left ear has been affected. do i turn my face or head to my left elbow?

[@kristinadalama3896]

I feel swing almast a year already.. i feel swing mode... my body like shaking all the time...

[@reginahochstein7065]

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[@soniamendez5517]

En español por favor Gracias

[@AskDoctorJo]

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[@liraelevecofresi3125]

Thank you so much for providing this channel. Every time I have questions about a doctor or PT's recommendation, your videos are the first to pop up. I love how detailed you are in your approach, it helps ease my anxiety and feel confident that I'm working with the best body mechanics. As an LMT, I strive to have this detail with my clients, and I appreciate that you do the same for the people watching your channel. So.... yeah thanks!!!!!

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[@summertime1438]

Thank you so much for the info. The extra information about the follicles and crystals was amazing.

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[@kamalmemdali1774]

Most helpful. Thank you for sharing. Be well and stay safe

[@MissDashwood1]

Thank you for demonstrating Dr Carol Foster's brilliant technique. It's the only technique that works for some of us, so it's appreciated that you include this video too as an alternative to the Epley Maneuver.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@goodinthewood2304]

I have had this at main fall or spring weather change three times, last time I was desperate and found this. It took a couple of days, but it was a much shorter bout. This morning I woke up with just a touch as I turned my head in bed to see my clock. Wasn’t terrible, could still walk without spins, so I got on the floor and did the exercise, which made me throw up, but I put the head of my bed up (lord bless sleep number beds for times like these!) and dozed for a couple of hours. I did feel better right after doing it, and no more motion nausea. Two hours later, I have a tad of a headache, but have been able to get up and move around. Not brave enough to do anything that makes me dip or lower my head, but I know I can do the exercise again. This is the first time I have been able to head ( ha ha ) off a vertigo incident before it got nastier. Thanks so VERY much!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@sherrysand8543]

Thank you so much!! It worked perfectly. So grateful for this.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@AryaSravaka]

Dear Doctor, You explained this wonderfully. Thank You very much.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks, and you’re welcome.

[@theresaw1117]

Great! I went to the ER with vertigo last week and was told it was BPPV the Doc recommended I try this so I will if it happens again!

[@romie426]

I learned this yesterday. I’ve been dealing with vertigo fir 15 years with no relief. I just had to wait a few weeks for it to go away. I did this last night and was good until I brought my head parallel to the floor. I was so dizzy I had to lay on the floor but kept my head in the 45 degree position but laying down. I’ve never felt dizziness like that. Came upright and was ok. Did it again and barely anything. Woke up this morning and was fine

[@marymeron937]

Omg 15years? I had mine for almost a year. The dizzy spells slowed down, but I can’t lay down on my back . I’ve tried it everything , I hope this helps

[@chighty]

@@marymeron937 did it help??

[@maryvillalobos2672]

Nope . I went to an ENT doctor she gave me meds for the fluids in my ear. And it went away; I think it was allergies with trapped fluids in my ear . So just go to your ENT it’s an easy fix

[@burmesejade4080]

@@marymeron937 Hello Mary, that's my problem! I'm fine laying down on my side (slightly funny on my right side, but generally ok) but I cannot lay down on my back anymore, are you happy you went to see the ENT doctor? can you lay down on your back now? kindest regards from Australia, Jo

[@sharoncassidy2242]

Thank you so much for explaining this manoeuvre step by step also explaining how long to stay in each position, so beautifully done Dr Jo love all your videos

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks.

[@evaperry3000]

Thank you Dr. Joe I just started watching your channel and I’ve been doing the exercises and I’m confident I will be feeling better very soon again I do thank you

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@donnamylife1981]

Thank you for this video I have to try this. I had no idea this is possible

[@AskDoctorJo]

You’re welcome. Good luck.

[@frannygrace2191]

This has really helped my husband with his dizziness..

[@user-ty8df8lb9e]

Thank you so much for all of your vertigo exercises. They have helped me tremendously!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! I'm glad they have helped.

[@mamalovedlavender]

This helps me so much. Just need to do it before it gets so bad you are throwing up. Thank you.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@Emily-fq7vb]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! ive had bppv for 1 year now I did this three times a day and it worked. My ear felt like alot of pressure and i got very dizzy but i feel so much better. thank you so much doctor for changing my life

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@vicashu2518]

It works well. I repeated it 5 times before going to bed. The next morning my vertigo was better. Thank you Doctor Jo!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@fatmamert4718]

in each try . you felt dizziness? i did only once i felt dizziness during the process but then it got cured no more vertigo but the next day i felt like I am in a boat but not all the time.may be I should do once more?

[@jeverhart99]

I have been trying this, It is easy and seems to help. Thank you.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@suematthews39]

I hope this works.. I have been suffering for years unfortunately my gp isn't helpful he just prescribes bethestine.. Its causing me to take so much time off work on a number of times.. So gonna try this

[@danferraro3598]

thank you!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@Micaela1527]

Thank you for this

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@maryannjenkins875]

I was trying to do other BPPV exercises that I found on youtube, but I felt a bit panicked lying down because I needed to vomit safely. So I tried this one, and could vomit safely (without worrying about asphyxiating myself). The exercise helped, my vomiting has stopped, and I will keep doing this exercise as long as I still have vertigo symptoms.

[@AmitSureshSamant]

Thank you Doctor

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@adventureswithgnomie6553]

Looks like a easy therapy to do

[@cubesandoldstuff34]

Thank you

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@RajKumar-ci7dg]

Thanks for sharing good information, plz tell is this exercise is for Horizontal canal /vertical canals or both ,how to check the problem with which canal?

[@fabutastic4ever]

Doctor Jo, should I do this exercise daily?

[@rabbdihaveli6280]

Hi Dr , I feel On boat mostly after workout . Can i try for that ?

[@pvsairangarao9566]

Thank u so much DrJo I got big relief after doing but after 2 weeks again it has come back . I am doing again same manoeuver getting relief . Really thankful to you

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@carolwilliams6705]

Can you take a Zofran for nausea before doing these exercises?

[@Brii.Z]

This might be the technique I was looking for. Each changed provoked quite a bit of dizziness, whereas the standard Epley maneuver did not.

[@mikioni]

🙏👏thank you

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@oldmanfunky4909]

This works!

[@thatkidwhoyoudontknow3484]

Hello, it would really mean a lot to me if I got an answer to these questions… First of all thank you so much for this video! As someone living in a country that doesn’t really have appropriate health care this video was a life saver! So my mom had been diagnosed with BPPV after she had a very strong episode of dizziness that lead to her falling and hurting her head. Since then she had that episode one more time but luckily she was sitting so she didn’t fall. She describes them as if ‘the ceiling has become floor and vice versa’. She also gets them after a slight head movement to the right or if she suddenly lifts her head up. So after seeing this video, she started doing this exercise, and she did it for the first time yesterday. When she lifted her head up from the floor she felt a bit dizzy but thats all, it wasn’t anything major. She repeated the exercise today again, and when she lifted her head she felt the ‘very bad episode’, the one she felt when she fell. She repeated the exercise again and she again felt it but it was very mild. So my question is, is there a rule for how long she should be doing this exercise because for now she does it once in the morning, and she still feels lightheaded but did not have the strong episode? Is it possible for bppv to completely go away with this exercise? (she also went to an ENT and he did the Eupley manoeuvre but he said that it didn’t work because she didn’t feel dizzy while he was doing it)

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! Unfortunately, I don't know that answer since I can't evaluate your mom. Everyone is different. If it is BPPV, yes, it is possible for it to go away completely. With these movements and some others for BPPV, they do sometimes cause people to feel worse before they feel better because it is reproducing the symptoms. I hope they continue to help.

[@thedaways]

Thank you Dr Jo. Hoping this helps.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. I hope so too.

[@m3g4f4il1]

Really early to tell for sure, but it seems to work really well

[@pure4success]

Thank an excellent video. I have been diagnosed with BPPV in my right ear. Just clarifying that you look to the right side when doing this manoeuvre? Thank you in advance

[@janneyovertheocean9558]

Thank you Dr. Jo. Since it is not Epley's, I suppose it is not for posterior canal BPPV. Can you tell us is this designed for horizontal canal or superior canal origin of vertigo? Thanks again.

[@pvsairangarao9566]

Thank u Dr Jo it’s helping me

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@HiddenThoracle]

thank you so much! this stopped the BBPV I had. here’s to the universe, paying you back with good karma one day when you need it!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks!

[@celsadesouza166]

Doctor Joe.. what if i cannot bend on my knees.. can i sit and do the exercise.. can u show us how?

[@ivorydelacruz9484]

It works, thanks doc i suffered vertigo a week ago and i feel dizzinness when i move, i try this exercise then i feel good

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@BrokenMythic]

Did this exercise totally reverse your vertigo?

[@shinigglory3689]

Thank ❤❤

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@km3141s]

Can we do both left and rightside bcos am not able to find which side dizz.. i feel it centre

[@SanjivKumar-tk7tj]

Big thank

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@VFooR]

I have issues with verigo after vertebal artery dissection with a Little stroke in brainstam. Now 10 months ago. Does this excercice help for the issue?

[@roeyelimelech6079]

Great explaination 💪🏽 Crystal clear 😂

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks!

[@Luciiffeerr]

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[@user-sb7zz4qf5w]

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[@indradevi852]

Hi Doctor.This excersise is for one side only? I've been having vertigo for more than 3 decades n it's the whole head spinning. So do I do both sides?

[@bb4537]

I am trying to understand the difference between head down, and head down and to the side. (2:50-2:55) It appears to be, as per gravity, no difference. Is the head moved very rapidly to the right (or left?) Thanks for all your videos..

[@erikavaldes7092]

Can you do both sides? I'm not sure what side is worse? And if so do I have to wait 15 mins in between each one of those as well?

[@mahabassalnurisa3000]

Hi Doctor Jo every we make it 🌹

[@dr.salomemasghati9937]

How long can this condition last?

[@lindashiebler2565]

I have been diognosed by an ENT with BPPV. I am in therapy and just had the half somersault maneuver yesterday. I did it once with out any vertigo during this entire maneuver . What does this mean and should I just keep trying?

[@vberg1961]

So doing this will fix the vertigo as that Epley manuever doesnt seem to work fo rme

[@scottevans1244]

Holy crapola. Been dealing with this for 3 months and after 2 reps of this exercise I’m 80% better. Will do this 3 times a day for 2 weeks.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Glad they are helping.

[@louisejohnson6057]

I'm 61 and I've had mild vertigo since my early 20's, I just didn't know what it was. I fell and hit my head around 3 years ago, and separated my scalp from my skull. Ever since then, my vertigo has gotten progressively worse, to the point that I'm frequently unable to leave my home because of how severe it is. I'll just sit clutching my bed post with my eyes shut. I desperately need help!

[@louisejohnson6057]

@@AskDoctorJo , Doctor, could you please read the message I left for Mr. Evans, if you see this that is, 😁. ✌️from 🇨🇦

[@AskDoctorJo]

If there is any way you can go see a physical therapist who specializes in vestibular rehab, that would be the best option. They can help you figure out what kind of vertigo you have (there are many kinds), and hopefully help you find a program that will help.

[@louisejohnson6057]

@@AskDoctorJo , I will ask my doctor. I'm so impressed by the fact that you responded to me. With the large number of subscribers you have, and with all of the other things that you must tackle every day, your time must be limited. I really want to thank you for taking time out of your day to respond to me. I'm definitely subscribing to you now doctor, and have a stellar week!

[@isaiasgonzalez7066]

Vertigo for the first time at 4:30 in the morning and in California you don't think is you but an earthquake. 5 day laiter, I am still dizzy. I ll try this before any medicine. Thank you.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@madonna1madonnaify]

Is it common to have vertigo in both ears? and if you do, how long do you have to wait before you can do the other side. Will it cause the crystals in the treated ear to dislodge again?

[@trishab1991]

How do you know which side to do? I’ve had 2 cases of Vertigo and it was when I tilted my head down

[@fatimamarquez508]

I got vertigo a week ago and it's horrible and I was searching for exercises and this one popped out do you do the exercise to both ears or just one?

[@BlackghostKiller]

I've just got BPPV two mornings ago i just started doing this exercise and i notice a difference each time it's done hopefully this goes away by tomorrow morning or later tonight i have never felt this before pretty sure i've done about 4 or 5 of these already today

[@elizabethw.454]

Did you get better??

[@BlackghostKiller]

@@elizabethw.454 yea I would say so

[@helenbilyeu447]

THANK YOU for mentioning you may feel worse before you feel better. I couldn't even drive for several hours after doing this because I was off balance. Later I was fine.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@alikarimnezhad4850]

Hi Dr Jo, I have been advised to practice vertigo exercises. I tried your suggested exercises but never felt dizzy during each of those 30 seconds. Does it mean that my issue is not vertigo? Or maybe spinning does not happen for everyone?

[@AskDoctorJo]

There are many different forms of vertigo. These are specifically for BPPV, which is a positional vertigo.

[@banibratachaudhury216]

Thank you. I'm suffering in vertigo last 12 years. And I did empley manuver .and it was remove. But now It hasben start again from last 10 days. How can i cure ?

[@youtubekalakardinesh5708]

Hlo namaste doctor i have this problm so how many times need to do this Exercise 1day

[@sherrydesmarais7032]

Thank you for posting this! I do suffer with BPPV! Really not a great feeling, lol! But having your video to remind me how to do it is wonderful, thanks!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@satheeshkumarl2780]

Gosh! You are a life saver. I had BPPV for about two months and had met ENT, Ortho and Neuro without any luck. Had persisting symptoms of giddiness, nausea n instability. Started feeling sick most of the time as I can't move my head as before. There were times when I dreamt about pre-BPPV lifestyle n craved if I can go back to that somehow. Then started researching on my own n landed on this video eventually. Gosh! It did wonders. Just tried only once n got rid of the issue completely. Never ever imagined the solution to my biggest problem is this simple. Thank you so much! Tried Brandt-Daroff from your other video for about three days before this which made some improvements but slowly on a day to day basis but this exercise cured in about 5mins.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@nikhilkarmakar7450]

FYI gyp lk

[@theevn7]

Ok thanks

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@user-vf9mm2cd8l]

Can you clarify that we only do the exercise turning our head to the size we feel the spinning ?

[@vickyls8132]

Hi Dr Jo I’ve been doing this 2 or 3 times a day for 3 days. Can this be triggered by pollen allergies? I had it last year in Jan., too. Thx

[@AskDoctorJo]

Allergies can cause vertigo, but not BPPV.

[@luluthemutt4420]

Hi there! My family doctor diagnosed me with bppv. I tried this and i felt no dizziness. Should i still try it again or try another exericise

[@imhungry2387]

You should hang up side down by your feet.

[@showyoursparkle7881]

After over 6 weeks of terrible vertigo and the Epley wasn't working I tried this 3 days ago and it seems to be working so far. Fingers crossed. Thank you. I keep doing it once a day in the evenings as I still feel like I am walking on a cruise ship am thinking it's residual effect of the semicircular canals being so irritated/hyperstimulated all that time.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@39jowill]

Do you have to do the eye exercises with this one .. thankyou

[@AskDoctorJo]

It really just depends on what direction your nystagmus is. Your doctor or therapist should be able to help you with that.

[@gopalraut6353]

Can i do this regularly to avoid further attacks of vertigo please reply

[@lesliep.8927]

Sadly you can't. They make sense, if a Crystal is in the wrong place. Otherwise no sense at all...

[@medo-uk1yd]

Can i take stugeron before doing this? Please 😢 When i get dizzy my stomach gets upset for so long and i cant bear it Please reply, hopefully i can take that pill

[@emmajane7745]

I sometimes do. I hope you're better now

[@medo-uk1yd]

@@emmajane7745 thank you Im way better now! I did her exercises it they worked really good! It was like a nightmare. Feels good to be normal again

[@Knife_Collector]

I have saw a few videos where they say to wear a neck collar for a day to keep head level, and to sleep sitting up for this time. Is that recommended?

[@happy_learner]

No, that's debunked. Scientific research proved the exercise is enough, no measures or head positions necessary afterwards.

[@andiedealessio1693]

That’s only for the eply maneuver

[@NoreenaKimi]

Dr. Jo, should I close my eyes during the process or keep my eyes open?

[@estherpierre7091]

l have very bad vertigo l am being sick and in the bath room at the same time if l can make it on medication can get down on floor but have a hard time get up from floor will this help me if l can do it

[@Wolfie1038]

Is there a way to do this other than kneeling? My knees are so bad they lock when I try to sit on them like you are showing and it is painful. I can't kneel but sure would like to find a way to do this without kneeling.

[@AskDoctorJo]

I'm not sure. It might be possible to sit in a chair and lean over onto a low table, but I haven't seen it done like that, so I'm not sure if it would do the same thing or not.

[@JodyLynxMusic]

Hi Doctor Jo, I was supposed to go to PT but live in California and haven't been able to see anyone. Some of your exercises have really helped when I have a vertigo attack. I did this exercise once and it really helped but a few days later I was dizzy again. I have also tried the other BBPV exercise on my own. It makes me feel a little relief but the vertigo and dizziness always come back. I am just bed ridden with dizziness now for months. I just started doing the vertigo exercises you have for two days now. Any idea why it keeps coming back for me? How often can I do the BBPV crystal moving exercises? I do them a bit sporadically when I am having a bad day. I never had vertigo till I got rear ended in a car accident but I seem to be getting worse and worse and it's been a year. My MRI and blood tests are all normal.

[@AskDoctorJo]

I'm glad some of them have helped. They really need to be done consistently for several weeks to help with BPPV.

[@JodyLynxMusic]

@@AskDoctorJo Thank you. I will do some of these every day then!

[@lhale9176]

Going to try tomorrow. Vertigo for 2 months. Hoping this works.🙏 Having a hard time getting things done. Thanks for option to try.

[@dose0fem]

@@lhale9176 are you feeling any better now?

[@nikhilkarmakar7450]

@@JodyLynxMusic cry.U.N

[@AM-cq5xe]

I can't do manoeuvre at home can i do the exersice instead of it ??

[@abderrahimaittoulkine4726]

How can I know doc which side I have vertigo left or right ? And what causes this ? I have it December 2018 one time 2019 : two times 2020 : two times

[@emmajane7745]

When you're laying in bed and get dizzy if you turn your head to the right it's right ear or vice versa for left. You can get it in both ears

[@ladybird7610]

Hi dr jo, I have bppv in both ears. How do I carry out these movements when both ears are affected. I’m into week 4 now so feeling awfully hopeless. I appreciate your help. Thank you!

[@AskDoctorJo]

If you have a side that's worse, I would work on that one first.

[@ladybird7610]

AskDoctorJo ok thank you

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@rabbdihaveli6280]

lady bird how you feeling after this maneuver ?

[@jolettalewis4056]

I have been trying this exercise yesterday and today, still not helping. My vertigo started Friday morning and it's Sunday today. I feel I'm doing everything right, maybe it's the counting?.. I don't know. I've tried other exercises, too. I'm tired of this awful feeling, it puts a stop to my daily activities. Any other suggestions?

[@AskDoctorJo]

If you can, the best option would be to go see a physical therapist who specializes in vestibular rehab. There are several canals in the ear that could be affected, so it's important to know which one it is.

[@shellreneeirwin5203]

do you turn your head or your face toward the affected ear

[@AskDoctorJo]

Turn your head.

[@tonymazz1721]

Just got vertigo a week ago for the first time. Yucky yucky yucky. Anyway, I can't even get past the first step on this. Tried a few times but am convinced I'll black out if I hold the position, the dizziness is too powerful.

[@xerlin871]

Hey keep searching for vertigo maneuver on KZbin. There is a 'look to the side' version of this maneuver that my GF has had great success with and her vertigo was induced by backward head movement. Ok? Love you, be well.

[@basantilama1127]

one question dr. Jo you showed this position only in one side but I didn't hear you mention to do the other side as well but I presume doing the other side as well.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Just the one side that is affected.

[@darrenrobinson745]

Hello, I had severe vertigo which seems to be over since this exercise twice. My question is, do I still have to keep doing these exercises thanks?

[@vanyalopezcruz1703]

@@buzzardbeatniks hello, can you explain more please?

[@LBaker-px3wl]

After a miserable week, I saw my PA yesterday, he did this maneuver on me and I was great! He gave me the website info. I see in the film that there's a sheet of instructions, is it avail. anywhere to print out? Results were totally amazing, thank you!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! I don't have a print out of this particular one.

[@sparkle2433]

I went to the ER because I felt my world turned upside down and I thought I was dying. I was diagnosed with Virtigo. I felt dumb for going to the ER for this but it scared the hell out of me. Is that normal? That feeling that your head detaches from your body from one second to the other and then feeling out of balance?

[@itgirlsguideph7549]

How r you now?

[@sparkle2433]

@@itgirlsguideph7549 I found some exercises to move the crystals in my ear to the correct position and it seems to be helping a lot more. Thank you for asking.

[@elkheadgamingandadventures113]

I went to the ER for basically the same thing and also had a CT scan. But my doctor thinks BPPV and ER doctor said anxiety. So now I have Zoloft and hope the exercises help

[@Austin-jm4gr]

Don’t feel dumb, I had the same thing happen. I am still having issues with vertigo and some nystagmus 6 months after i had my first episode. I’ve seen every doctor possible basically except for a neurologist. They all say BPPV, and to give it time and it will “go away”. Still a daily battle and it’s really debilitating. I had the whole 9 yards done including CT scan. I can’t seem to find anyone who can help 😕

[@stephmomof9kids]

Same thing happened to me!Like i was in a ride that was rolling upside down!

[@richard1868]

Hey Doc… One question; do you keep your eyes open or close during this process?

[@AskDoctorJo]

Open.

[@JenuineAirbrushTan]

Hi dr jo! It’s been awhile since I’ve visited, I hope all is groovy with you. My mom has bi lateral vestibular weakness vertigo following several episodes of bvvp and she has tinnitus. Probably spelled that wrong should never post pre-coffee. 😬 Can you possible do some exercises in the future for coping skills. I think 1 is walking throwing a bean bag from hand hand. She just bought a foam pad to stand on for exercises but I love your videos as they are clear and you have positive energy. Cheers! ☕️😘

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thank you!! Sorry to hear about your mom's vertigo. I do have a lot of balance exercise videos that might help her. This might be a good place to start, but I do have many others you can find on my channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKfCkGdnmNmqppo

[@JenuineAirbrushTan]

AskDoctorJo as always thanks so much for your quick reply. Sorry for my slow one...been out of town puppy 🐶 sittings my new furry nephew. Will definitely check it out. I know she was doing the eye exercises video. Cheers! 😊☕️

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! And welcome to your new furry nephew :-)

[@dk609]

I've subscribed , I have Vertigo as well and did this exact maneuver with my physiotherapist yesterday. I got so dizzy and nauseous to the point I got sick. It's now the following day and I still can't get out of bed, I feel so light headed and nauseous when I turn my head to the left or to the right. When I walk it feels like I'm walking on clouds or drunk walking as people say. My physiotherapist said it's normal to feel like this for a few days , is that true?

[@AskDoctorJo]

It's normal to feel worse before you feel better.

[@dk609]

@@AskDoctorJo thank you. If I'm sitting in ok it's when I stand and start moving ,it seems like my head can't process all the movement and that's when I become dizzy 😭

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. There are several maneuvers, and they are for different canals affected, so as long as your physiotherapist tested you to see which canal was affected, and that this maneuver was appropriate, it might just take some time.

[@McSwigginz1080p]

is it ok to do these movements with your eyes closed to avoid getting sick from the spinning?

[@luxuryqueen42]

You can do with ur eyes closed

[@anjalimeghani4746]

Dr jo plz do reply if possible From past 3 months i have suffering from bppv When i do basic epley manuere it goes away after few days it come back And it is continuously happening in last 3 months What should i do in this synerio I know there are total may be four exercise for bppv which one should i do or why it has recurrent features Plz do answer From last 3 months i feel like hell in life

[@andiedealessio1693]

This one works way better than the eply at least for me it has always worked. I did the eply several times everyday and it made it worse. As soon as I did Dr Fosters half somersault, it went away. Make sure to not sleep on the troubled side for a week… also avoid caffeine or stress to not affect the crystals further…

[@milvia2210]

Dr. Jo. I have done this and I still feel dizzy.. PLEASE HELP..!!

[@TheLittlesunshine95]

Hi! How do feel today?

[@DY-nh9ip]

Hi I suffer from BPPV, do I have to do this even the days I'm not suffering from vertigo? Or it's only for when I feel dizzy?

[@luxuryqueen42]

Even when days you dont feel dizzy

[@leanoraism]

hey Dr Jo does this work for HORIZONTAL BPPV??????

[@AskDoctorJo]

It's for the posterior canal.

[@lindaashley1704]

COVID side effect is vertigo. MANY people have this side effect and no one has seen any relief. So do you think this might help?

[@pouyakafashi8796]

Have you been diagnosed with bppv ?

[@cynthiadowling6783]

Hi I did this maneuver and after the third time I got relief yesterday. Today I had very little dizziness and could function. Epley didn’t give me this much relief. Should I do this a few days? I’m not spinning now just a little bit of lightheaded.

[@AskDoctorJo]

It can be done twice a day for two weeks or until there are no more symptoms.

[@gibsonoutdoors5849]

I have been dealing with BPPV since late October 19. It first hit rolling over to my left side in bed and was terrifying. I had no idea what it was. This was followed by a day of nausea. But then the spinning just went away for a month. However, I was just lightheaded all the time. In the Beginning of December it hit again while driving. I managed to safely get off the road and limp back home slowly. That day I went to a Physical therapist and they diagnosed me with BPPV in the left ear. They did the epley, sent me home, I slept sitting up for two days. Again, the spinning stopped, but I was constantly lightheaded and just off. The day after Christmas was my best day! No dizzy at all, I felt like my old self! That night I slept for the first time on my left ear since this began, I woke up yesterday and when I looked down everything went into a spin again. My wife guided me through the Epley three times and while it got a little better each time, it was still there. This morning I did the Epley again and at first nothing on the left. Then it felt like something just broke free and I spun briefly on the left. I can actually notice my eyes twitching as I stair at a point on the wall. The right side was a very brief and tame spin. MY QUESTIONS: Doe this eventually go away? Do I try different maneuvers? Am I ok to sleep on my right "Non-affected" side? Thanks

[@AskDoctorJo]

Sorry to hear it's not going away. Was the PT you saw a vestibular rehab specialist? That would really be the person to go see (again if needed). Depending on which canal it's in often determines what maneuver you should do, so that should really be determined by someone who can evaluate you in person.

[@gibsonoutdoors5849]

AskDoctorJo yes they are specialists. I will be making another appointment. Thanks.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. Good luck.

[@andiedealessio1693]

If the eply is not working for you, it is not the right maneuver for you. Try doing this half somersault. I had the same problem on the left and for days I kept trying that eply and it only made it worse and more dizzy. I finally did this one and by the third time in a row the spinning and dizziness stopped. I have had vertigo for 15 years and this one always works. Eply not so much. Thank God for Dr Foster, the doctor that came up with this. Look for her video interview and watch the whole thing… you will be alright! Good luck!