Question 1

how do i determine which ear has bppv? what if it's both ears? should i then do epley maneuver starting out with head turned to which direction?

Accepted Answer

Start on worse side: Bppv is unilateral.  You should start the epley manuever with your head tilted 45 degrees toward the worse side.  You will have to experiment to see which is the worse side.  Patient are often not able to predict before they start the epley.

Question 2

what if i have bppv vertigo in both ears, do i still do epley maneuver, but for both sides?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, it should work just as well to do it for both ears. Good luck!

Question 3

can the epley maneuver or various other techniques help someone with an ear/sinus infection who has vertigo and dizziness?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely : Vertigo/dizziness with ear or sinus infection will improve as infection improves. Epley maneuver helps benign positional vertigo. If dizziness association with infection is disabling, your physician should be able to prescribe or recommend treatment to help your symptoms

Question 4

if patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo do not get the epley maneuver, will the otoconia stay stuck in semicircular canals forever, or do they eventually fall out naturally?

Accepted Answer

Probably not forever: Good question. The epley (; semont) maneuvers are relatively recent discoveries so in the not-too-distant past when people developed this type of vertigo it was usually self-limited (doctors used to blame it on viruses). Besides falling out, the otoconia may dissolve spontaneously. I theorize that herbs known to help dissolve kidney stones like chanca piedra ; golden coin grass might help this too.

Question 5

will an epley maneuver help with visual vertigo?

Accepted Answer

No: An epley maneuver is only a benefit in benign positional vertigo. In this condition loose calcium deposits are repositioned into an area where they cannot float freely. This is the only condition in which an epley maneuver is a benefit.

Question 6

what is epley  maneuver ? i'm told this will help with my positional vertigo.

Accepted Answer

Sometimes helps: The epley maneuver is to treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (bppv) dizziness. The maneuver is also called the particle (canalith) repositioning procedure. It was invented by dr. John epley and  involves sequential movement of the head into four positions, staying in each position for about 30 seconds. A good summary is at  
http://www.Dizziness-and-balance.Com/disorders/bppv/bppv.Html.

Question 7

had epley maneuver on omniax for bppv. one week and no change. could it still get better?

Accepted Answer

May need another one: In some cases the Epley maneuver does not work the first time around and you may need a second maneuver in order to completely clear out the debris in the semicircular Canal.

Question 8

sudden dizziness for 13 days worse when resting. have done epley maneuver 4x. makes it worse. what might cause this?

Accepted Answer

Labyrinthitis? Vert?: From your brief description, it is hard to tell. Use HealthTap Prime or talk to an ear-nose-throat (ENT/Otolaryngologist) to discuss further. It sounds, though, like you have vertigo which can be caused by a loose rock (otolith) in the inner ear (your ear naturally makes the otolith to help determine position. Alternatively, viruses can attack the inner ear but usually cause other symptoms also.GL

Question 9

how long can the off balance feeling last after an epley maneuver?

Accepted Answer

Various: Usually a few days to a week.

Question 10

is it normal to still feel off balance with bppv after doing the epley maneuver and how long will it last?

Accepted Answer

Bppv: As the particles "dump" into the part of the inner ear called the vestibule the unsteadiness can last for a variable length of time.  Usually a few days to a week.  Sometimes repositioning needs to be repeated, about 80% effective after one treatment.

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How do i determine which ear has bppv? what if it's both ears? should i then do epley maneuver starting out with head turned to which direction?

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What if i have bppv vertigo in both ears, do i still do epley maneuver, but for both sides?

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Can the epley maneuver or various other techniques help someone with an ear/sinus infection who has vertigo and dizziness?

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If patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo do not get the epley maneuver, will the otoconia stay stuck in semicircular canals forever, or do they eventually fall out naturally?

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Will an epley maneuver help with visual vertigo?

A member asked:

What is epley maneuver ? i'm told this will help with my positional vertigo.

A member asked:

Had epley maneuver on omniax for bppv. one week and no change. could it still get better?

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Sudden dizziness for 13 days worse when resting. have done epley maneuver 4x. makes it worse. what might cause this?

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How long can the off balance feeling last after an epley maneuver?

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Is it normal to still feel off balance with bppv after doing the epley maneuver and how long will it last?

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