Question 1

can epley manuever make vertigo go from occasional to chronic? i have a hx of cerebellar stroke.

Accepted Answer

No: Epley is for benign positional vertigo due to tiny crystals in a semicircular canal. It never makes any vertigo worse.

Question 2

i recently had epley maneaver with omniax for bppv. it's been a week and i'm no better. could it still get better?

Accepted Answer

Takes time: Bppv often requires multiple attempts with Epley maneuvers. Often a vibrating massager help over the mastoid during the maneuver helps.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Various: Usually a few days to a week.

Question 4

had epley for r. side bppv this morning.  did twice.  1st time nystagus seen.  second time no nystagmus but horrible spinning sitting up.  normal?

Accepted Answer

Epley &amp; bpv: Nystagmus and the sense of spinning are common to bpv, and may be exacerbated by the epley manuever.  It may help you to do the exercises more slowly next time.

Good luck!

Question 5

does lorazepam help with vertigo? will epley menuver cure vertigo?

Accepted Answer

Some: The research on the effectivity of Ativan (lorazepam) with vertigo  varies. The consensus is about 50% more in females than males. Epley maneuver seems to help vertigo but does not cure it.

Question 6

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.

Question 7

emerg dr. dx bpv but provided no tx. (iv and gravol) felt better upon discharge for ~1 hr but still u/a to stand. epley's attempt has not helped. ?

Accepted Answer

Need investigation: Emergency Room is only to take care of emergencies , and immediate acute care like yours , not meant further diagnosis and long term follow up . If you have positional vertigo , just Epley's   maneuver may not be  enough , speak to your family doctor to refer you to an  ENT specialist , for diagnosis and treatment .

Question 8

on march 14th, i had vertigo while waking up. diagnosed as bppv & did epley. found improvement. after some days, again came with lesser intense. why?

Accepted Answer

Why not?: Vertigo can be chronic and intermittent. The Epley maneuver is not necessarily curative. You may have to do it regularly; or, the vertigo may go away and not come back after the next time, with or without the Epley maneuver. As long as the vertigo is not disabling (which it can be), be satisfied that you can keep it under control with simple expedients like the Epley maneuver.

Question 9

sir i am suffering from severe vertigo symptoms since 3 years. had done epleys maneuver thrice.but i still experience thesame feeling.what shall i do?

Accepted Answer

Reassess diagnosis: Epley maneuver is often useful to address positional vertigo, but doesn't always work.  But could be that your events are caused by different disorder such as Meniere's, and would be of value to discuss further with otolaryngologist.  In some cases, paroxysmal vertigo can be caused by migraine equivalent.

Question 10

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.

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A member asked:

Can epley manuever make vertigo go from occasional to chronic? i have a hx of cerebellar stroke.

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I recently had epley maneaver with omniax for bppv. it's been a week and i'm no better. could it still get better?

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

Had epley for r. side bppv this morning. did twice. 1st time nystagus seen. second time no nystagmus but horrible spinning sitting up. normal?

A member asked:

Does lorazepam help with vertigo? will epley menuver cure vertigo?

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

Emerg dr. dx bpv but provided no tx. (iv and gravol) felt better upon discharge for ~1 hr but still u/a to stand. epley's attempt has not helped. ?

A member asked:

On march 14th, i had vertigo while waking up. diagnosed as bppv & did epley. found improvement. after some days, again came with lesser intense. why?

A member asked:

Sir i am suffering from severe vertigo symptoms since 3 years. had done epleys maneuver thrice.but i still experience thesame feeling.what shall i do?

A member asked:

Will an epley maneuver help with visual vertigo?

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