Bppv - Hearing Disorders Message Board

skyhighifly · 04-26-2007, 10:46 PM

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)

My brother has been struggling with this since last August. It started after a day at the beach. He gets really dizzy, to the point of being unable to walk unassisted without banging into things, and also has vomiting. He went to the ER that first night. It has recurred many times since then mainly after being in positions where his head is lower than his trunk for an extended period of time. ER told him he had BPPV.

He has never gone to an ENT, although we have encouraged. In my quest to get him to the doctor, I'm trying to find more info about this and hear from people who have dealt with it. Any input would be appreciated.

Jaxzilla · 04-27-2007, 10:49 AM

hey, I was diagnosed with BPPV....he NEEDS to goto the ENT...the ENT will perform an Epley Manuver on him to get the cystals away from the balance nerve...its so easy and takes 10 minutes...he may have to go see a vestibular therapist for some exercises for compensation. There IS NO reason why he needs to suffer...check out the inner ear boards...also, there is a chirpractor in Vista, CA that does it to. Just do a search on vertigo and chiropractors..

Boomer2b · 05-04-2007, 08:02 AM

I absolutely agree that he needs to see an ENT or Otologist. There are several maneuvers they can do to reposition the otolilths so they will not cause such problems. This is not a DIY procedure as it can cause problems if done incorrectly, but they will train the patient to perform them properly at home in case of a recurrence. Done correctly, the therapy is totally benign and effective: no need to suffer with this at all.

Boomer2b · 05-04-2007, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by skyhighifly

I'm trying to find more info about this.

I should also add some basic information. You get balance information from your eyes, your musculoskeletal system, and primarily from the semicircular canals within your inner ear. When these develop problems or give conflicting information to the brain, you get balance problems or dizzinesss.

The semicircular canals have microscopic hairs with little stones attached, called otoliths, which move about as the fluid in the canals moves with bodily motion, when working properly. Occasionally, the otoliths become detached and move about randomly, especially with certain head movements causing BPPV (BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO). The Otologist can move the otoliths to a non-sensitive region by controlling a series of head movements, clearing up the problem.

redcdg · 05-07-2007, 10:54 AM

bppv can be helped by an maneuver called the eply. and physical therapy excersizes.....good luck..
do not drive a car...if you get a spell in the car it is very dangerious