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Please share any thoughts on BPPV

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aonk Thu 22-Jan-26 11:27:11

Good morning. I’ve been having some dizzy spells since mid December. I felt generally unwell at the same time so assumed it was a virus. It went away but cams back last week. My GP says it’s BPPV and has given me some exercises to do. Apparently it’s not uncommon and is caused by crystals in the inner ear. If the exercises don’t work I need to find someone to perform the Epley manoeuvre on me. I’m wondering if anyone else has suffered with this condition. I’m finding it a bit upsetting as I’ve always felt scared by dizzy spells.
By the way the full name is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. Thank you.

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davidava Mon 13-Apr-26 10:42:20

I’ve experienced BPPV before, and it was quite unsettling at first, but the exercises really helped over time; staying calm felt like playing 2-player games like It Takes Two or Chess, where patience and balance matter.

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Marydoll Mon 13-Apr-26 10:45:16

I have had it many times. Anti nausea medication and antihistamines help.

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watermeadow Tue 14-Apr-26 15:40:58

I’ve had bad vertigo several times in the past and assume it was BPPV. I always feel giddy if I turn round quickly or bob up and down so am careful to avoid these movements.

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Coops74 Tue 14-Apr-26 16:06:33

I had it many years ago was sent to see a ENT surgeon who performed the Epley manoeuvre never had it since.

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