Vertigo

[Letsgowalkies]

I have been having vertigo for weeks and am really struggling with it. All the tablets I have tried just make me sleepy. Any advice would be appreciated

[wobblybee Administrator Pioneer]

🤔 Vertigo can settle of its own accord, but sometimes a GP will make a referral to a Specialist.

A common cause is BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Posterior Vertigo), and it’s possible to try a home remedy for this. There’s also information on YouTube.

But, it the symptoms persist always seek advice from a doctor.

Home Remedies for Vertigo

Epley Maneuver

The spinning sensation and dizziness you get from vertigo can limit your activities and make you feel sick. Depending on the cause, though, some simple maneuvers you can do at home might bring relief.

The most common type of this condition is BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo). It happens when small crystals of calcium get loose in your inner ear. You may feel it when you're getting in or out of bed, or tilting your head up. People over age 60 are more likely to get BPPV. It’s also the easiest type of vertigo to treat.

Before you try to treat it yourself, see your doctor. If you have vertigo, you'll need to know what type it is and which ear has the problem.

If you have BPPV, certain actions can move the calcium crystals that cause the problem out of your ear canal. That should bring relief

Your doctor or a therapist can show you how to do these moves.

Epley Maneuver

If your vertigo comes from your left ear and side:

Sit on the edge of your bed. Turn your head 45 degrees to the left (not as far as your left shoulder). Place a pillow under you so when you lie down, it rests between your shoulders rather than under your head.

Quickly lie down on your back, with your head on the bed (still at the 45-degree angle). The pillow should be under your shoulders. Wait 30 seconds (for any vertigo to stop).

Turn your head halfway (90 degrees) to the right without raising it. Wait 30 seconds.

Turn your head and body on its side to the right, so you're looking at the floor. Wait 30 seconds.

Slowly sit up, but remain on the bed a few minutes.

If the vertigo comes from your right ear, reverse these instructions. Sit on your bed, turn your head 45 degrees to the right, and so on.

Do these movements three times before going to bed each night, until you've gone 24 hours without dizziness.

[Letsgowalkies in reply to wobblybee]

Thanks Ive tried this and the vertigo is a bit better. Ive also had a blood test as I have terrible fatigue and tinnitus. All these symptoms seem to be menopause related. A friend has had a similar experience