You need to find a GP who can test you using the Dix Hallpike test, if that causes you spin, then s/he can go on to do the Epley manouvre, moving your head back and then from side to side, waiting each time until the spinning stops. It's not pleasant, but quickly done, and you will start to feel so much better.
BPPV is caused by crystals forming in the semicircular canals, a bang on the head, or putting your head in a funny position can dislodge them, they spin around in the fluid and trigger the very sensitive hairs in the canals, making you feel as though you are moving. Screwing my head upwards and to the side to paint the eaves of the shed was enough to start mine off again! The repositioning Epley manouvre moves them back out of the canals so that they can't make you spin any more.
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