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Can The Epley Maneuver Be Done Without Professional Assistence?
Question: Can I do the Epley Maneuver myself. I have had it done in the doctor's office but my vertigo has returned. It is positional vertigo and I would like to know what i can do at home to get the crystals back in place.
Thank you,
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Thank you,
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Brief Answer:
yes you can do epley maneuver at home
Detailed Answer:
Hello, I am sorry you are having this problem. Here is a link where you can read more about vertigo.
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/dizziness-and-vertigo-beyond-the-basics?source=search_result&search=vertigo&selectedTitle=2~150
Here's how to do the Epley Maneuver at home
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. Place a pillow under you so when you lie down, it rests between your shoulders rather than under your head.
Quickly lie down, face up, 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 half-way (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.
Hope this helps
Dr.Robinson
yes you can do epley maneuver at home
Detailed Answer:
Hello, I am sorry you are having this problem. Here is a link where you can read more about vertigo.
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/dizziness-and-vertigo-beyond-the-basics?source=search_result&search=vertigo&selectedTitle=2~150
Here's how to do the Epley Maneuver at home
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. Place a pillow under you so when you lie down, it rests between your shoulders rather than under your head.
Quickly lie down, face up, 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 half-way (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.
Hope this helps
Dr.Robinson
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