Dizzy

04JUN2015 @ 13:30 GMT

Hello Vanessa,  Ben here.

It is my opinion that depending upon the identification of your exact illness, from what I have read and experienced, a recurring dizziness is not very uncommon for Vestibular neuritis sufferers.  (Labyrinthitis)  But, if you have BPPV, it is very common.  In the case of BPPV the technique or maneuver is in order to reposition the crystals in there to relieve the symptoms. In the case of VN / LABS, the exercises are rehabilitating and stopping could result in a relapse to a degree, but for the most part there just seems to be "ups and downs" associated with it as we make recovery.

The recurrence is usually not as severe though, especially because the person that knows what is going on is not usually as shocked as they were by the original onset, and they seem to take it less profoundly.  

My personal experience with the symptoms (uncompensated Vestibular neuritis) is that sometimes I have more intensive episodes, and then sometimes it seems to disappear altogether for a few minutes at a time. In my case at nearly 17 months since onset, I have about 80% recovered ( if a percentage is meaningful).

I was also told by an ENT that the rate of having the same illness occur again is something very small, like 6% or less.  Of course I have no idea how they come up with those details, but that is what I was told.

So, in analysis, you should do your exercises, especially in the cas of BPPV.  Just do them carefully so you don't fall or bump into something and get hurt.  

I hope this helps.  Get well soon.  

Ben 

The most likely cause of rotational vertigo is BPPV.  Often times BPPV is secondary to vestibluar neuritis.  Recurring episodes of BPPV is not uncommon and something that is usually easily treated with an Epley manuever.  There are also self treating techniques that can be performed.  Most you can find on YouTube.  VN is usually associated with a generalized dizzy lightheaded type feeling, which it sounds that you have been sufffering from as well.  That, the exercises will help to overcome.  The exercises will not usually help address rotational vertigo.

Have you been suffering from any new sinus or allergy issues?