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What is epley maneuver ? i'm told this will help with my positional vertigo.
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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.
Answered 3/1/2019
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STEROIDS FOR VERTIGO: Steroids like Dexamethasome are the ultimate antiinflamatory treatment for asthma/MS/Vertigo. But they can only be used sparingly. Make sure you have a through ENT consult and Neuro consult. Get a second opinion full lab work up TFTS/VITD/B12/ Folate/LYME TITERS/ACEI LEVEL/. Mri of brain and spinal cord may be done. Also start low salt GF diet WholeApproach.com EPPLEY MANURERS ARE TO MOVE OTOLITHS
Answered 4/25/2015
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