Second Vertigo attack in 11 months

Just wondering, what lead you to start the peppermint oil and why do you think it has helped? Wondering because I might want to try! Thanks!

Valda, have you tried doing the Dix-Hallpike test? You can google it. It might be useful for Kellie too. If you read the instructions carefully it's absolutely definitive for BPPV (or not, as the case may be), and you can't harm yourself by doing it. No need to hang your head over the edge of the bed like it says, just throw yourself down flat twice with your head turned first to one side then the other.

If it does turn out to be BPPV, some people do the Epley manoeuvre themselves (also on line). However, there is a risk that if you don't do it correctly you can send the crystals into the lateral semi-circular canal, which can make you feel terrible for the rest of the day. I decided not to risk it myself, although I knew for certain I had BPPV, and sought professional help instead. Some swear by the half-somersault manoeuvre (again, google it) which I tried without success while waiting for the physiotherapist appointment. It didn't work for me, and left me feeling very nauseated, but only for a few minutes each time, so no harm done.

I will have to google those things you said  Lily and try the Dix-Hallpike test. Dizziness not constant seems to be worse at night now and then on off during the day but if not moving to much then its ok. Still got pressure in the ear and some ringing but hopfully each day goes by it will be a bit less!!

 

The D-H is always worth a try. You can't do yourself any harm with it, even if it makes you feel dizzy for a while. If you read the instructions on interpretation carefully before doing it, it should tell you quite definitely whether this is BPPV or not. I have to say my money is on not, but I'd still be interested to hear the results.

The classic positive is immediate start of spinning (usually quite violent, with a sensation of falling as well) the minute you throw yourself down with your head turned to the affected side, which stops after just a few seconds. You'll then get another brief attack of spinning, but usually less violent, on sitting up again.

In BPPV, you only get the actual spinning/falling effect when the crystals are on the move in the liquid in the semi-circular canals due to a rapid head movement. Because the semi-circular canals are so short, the crystals can't move far and soon become stationary again, so the spinning doesn't last long. The other BPPV symptom is a background feeling of unsteadiness, as if you were walking on a boat. This one tends to go on all the time, regardless of head movements, but isn't too severe.

Other vestibular conditions cause spinning and falling sensations, but they tend to go on for much longer periods, producing nausea and vomiting, and aren't especially dependent on head movements. In these cases the mechanism is quite different.

Hi Bilbo I read about it on this site, I do not know if it works, maybe it helps with inflammation ? which may help ?   Try it.