Positional Vertigo
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Comments (19)For others that might be interested: My story (Moni): I woke up one morning feeling like my whole room was spinning. Putting a foot down on the floor like when you had to much to drink did not help. I did manage to get to the bathroom, but then had a bad episode, and found myself on the floor. I wasn't sure, which way was up. All this, shortly after we had moved. I didn't have a Dr. yet. I didn't know, what was wrong with me. I kept laying down, some in front of the TV. Almost all my laying down was on my right side. Later I realized, my vertigo was brought on by laying on my right side. I sleep exclusively on my left side now. I don't toss or turn anymore. I used to wake up all queasy and sick to my stomach. When we got hold of a Dr. to see me right away, he said, I had Vertigo. He gave me a prescription for something, sorry I don't remember what, but I never filled it. He also suggested the exercises in the link up above, and said, the pills had a lot of side effects, and didn't work for everyone. When I got back home I tried to do the exercises, but got so violently sick when I first laid on my left side, that I had to sit up and fight throwing up. It took me two hours to do a whole set of the exercises that day. Since then, I am mostly fine, but have episodes when I have to do two or more sets of exercises daily. Ceiling fans, whipping your foot while sitting with crossed over legs, watching a train go by are just some of the things that can set me off. Oh, and sleeping in the same bed as Jerry. :) Really, HONEST! Jerry has restless leg syndrome and sleep apnea, and shakes the be almost all night long. Since we went to separate beds (but still in the same room) I haven't had very many episodes. All my troubles began in July 2001. Since then I have ridden my bicycle across the United States, from coast to coast, as well as several other long distance rides. No problems! You can lead a "normal" life even if you have Vertigo problems. I just checked the link, and it still works! Moni Here is a link that might be useful: scroll down to: HOME TREATMENT OF BPPV:...See MoreFor starters, DH has rocks in his head...
Comments (13)flyonthewall I see you don't have an email link at your page. Here is what I mailed Rita: My story (Moni): I woke up one morning feeling like my whole room was spinning. Putting a foot down on the floor like when you had to much to drink did not help. I did manage to get to the bathroom, but then had a bad episode, and found myself on the floor. I wasn't sure, which way was up. All this, shortly after we had moved. I didn't have a Dr. yet. I didn't know, what was wrong with me. I kept laying down, some in front of the TV. Almost all my laying down was on my right side. Later I realized, my vertigo was brought on by laying on my right side. I sleep exclusively on my left side now. I don't toss or turn anymore. I used to wake up all queasy and sick to my stomach. When we got hold of a Dr. to see me right away, he said, I had Vertigo. He gave me a prescription for something, sorry I don't remember what, but I never filled it. He also suggested the exercises in the link up above, and said, the pills had a lot of side effects, and didn't work for everyone. When I got back home I tried to do the exercises, but got so violently sick when I first laid on my left side, that I had to sit up and fight throwing up. It took me two hours to do a whole set of the exercises that day. Since then, I am mostly fine, but have episodes when I have to do two or more sets of exercises daily. Ceiling fans, whipping your foot while sitting with crossed over legs, watching a train go by are just some of the things that can set me off. Oh, and sleeping in the same bed as Jerry. :) Really, HONEST! Jerry has restless leg syndrome and sleep apnea, and shakes the be almost all night long. Since we went to separate beds (but still in the same room) I haven't had very many episodes. All my troubles began in July 2001. Since then I have ridden my bicycle across the United States, from coast to coast, as well as several other long distance rides. No problems! You can lead a "normal" life even if you have Vertigo problems. After clicking on the link below: scroll down to: HOME TREATMENT OF BPPV: Those are the exercises I do when I have a flare up. Moni PS, you can email me through my page. Mine works. Here is a link that might be useful: vertigo link...See MoreBPPV getting worse. Anyone else have this?
Comments (14)I have the similar but more severe Meniere's disease. The episodes are just as unpredictable but last longer (several hours)though I often get small tippy spells that may or may not lead to a major episode. Salt is a trigger for me and very occasionally strong sunlight of all things. You get tinnitus with this and most annoying it can sound like crunching bubble wrap in your ear. I have variable hearing loss. It comes and goes. Dr's dislike dealing with such vague sorts of things. Because I have not gone totally deaf do I really have Meniere's? Oh well that helps. I can take Sudafed and cut the episode short sometimes. All very annoying and very uncomfortable. They generally resolve if I can get to sleep....See MoreAnyone with BPPV? (vertigo)
Comments (23)Yeah! And my primary sent me to a cardiologist! Lots of tests.They told me that I am getting old! Yuck! Yuck! Yuck? So, when I stand after sitting for a while (and my butt hurts thank you), I sorta hold on to the floor lamp before I take my steps (Io the potty or the dinner table), one has to be aware. Spend some time with your provider (note that I don't indicate physician, but a PA or NP can be just as smart) and listen. Do what is suggested and in 6 weeks, let us know. Growing old sux!!!!!!!...See MorePeaBee4
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