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jmbar2

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3. Vertigo may be due to otoliths - if so, here is an effective treatment you can do at home.

Reply to Fla Dem (Original post)

Tue Apr 8, 2025, 12:14 PM

Apr 8

I went through this a few years ago and it was awful. Discovered the Epley maneuver and it fixed it.

It does not work immediately, and the first few times may feel worse until you get the hang of it. Practiced consistently, I have had no more problems with vertigo.

Good luck!

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My head is messed up. Not serious, just aggravating. Migraines, vertigo and ear hissing. [View all] Fla Dem Apr 8 OP

I have menieres disease KTinaY2008 Apr 8 #1

Wow, I hope I'm not that serious. Fla Dem Apr 8 #4

Agravating IS serious. Check in with your health care professional. marble falls Apr 8 #2

Yes, will do. Thanks. Fla Dem Apr 8 #5

Vertigo may be due to otoliths - if so, here is an effective treatment you can do at home. jmbar2 Apr 8 #3

My doctor did tell me to do this when I first went to him years ago. Fla Dem Apr 8 #6

It really helps to stay as active as you can with your head up. Lars39 Apr 8 #8

I have vestibular therapy at the end of the month for vertigo LogDog75 Apr 8 #9

Look up BPPV... oldsoldierfadingfast Apr 8 #7

I like this maneuver by Carol Foster, easier than the Eppley. HeartsCanHope Apr 8 #10

Thank you. Will try it out next time I have an attack. Fla Dem Apr 8 #11

You can also use the Foster move as a preventative. HeartsCanHope Apr 8 #13

Feel better XanaDUer2 Apr 8 #12

Good luck! electric_blue68 Apr 10 #14

That sounds annoying as hell. Laffy Kat Apr 10 #15

How are you feeling today, Fla Dem? Niagara Apr 10 #16

Thanks for asking Niagra.Frankly I feel great! Just the constant hissing is driving me crazy!!! Fla Dem Apr 10 #17

You're welcome, Fla Dem. I hope that whatever might be happening to you is at least manageable Niagara Apr 10 #18

I'm sorry that you have it. It sucks. Wicked Blue Apr 10 #19