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I have benign positonal vertigo. I am wondering if I should be persisting with the EPLEY maneuver, which makes me a little dizzy or the brandt daroff exercises as recommended by a specialist that do not give me any dizziness at all. I have had a CT scan and all well there. The BPV is much better than first diagnosed 3 months ago however it is not completely gone especially if i look up e,g, to get something from a high shelf or bend over e.g. to empty a dishwasher. i have an appointment on Sept 1st with another specialist but was wondering the best course of action to take in the meantime. Thanking you Julie
• Vertigo is a symptom, rather than a condition itself and treatment depends on rught cause. You should see you GP if you have persistent signs of vertigo or it keeps coming back.
Medicines, such as prochlorperazine and some antihistamines, can help in the early stages or most cases of vertigo.
Also, we recommend: do simple exercises to correct your symptoms, sleep with your head slightly raised on two or more pillows, avoid bending down to pick up items, avoid extending your neck – for example, while reaching up to a high shelf.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon
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Suggest Treatment For Benign Positional Vertigo
Hi, • Vertigo is a symptom, rather than a condition itself and treatment depends on rught cause. You should see you GP if you have persistent signs of vertigo or it keeps coming back. Causes of vertigo may include: benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, migraines – severe headaches, labyrinthitis – an inner ear infection. Medicines, such as prochlorperazine and some antihistamines, can help in the early stages or most cases of vertigo. Also, we recommend: do simple exercises to correct your symptoms, sleep with your head slightly raised on two or more pillows, avoid bending down to pick up items, avoid extending your neck – for example, while reaching up to a high shelf. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon