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HeartsCanHope

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13. You can also use the Foster move as a preventative.

Reply to HeartsCanHope (Reply #10)

Tue Apr 8, 2025, 08:33 PM

Apr 8

If I start feeling a little wonky, I do the maneuver for one side, and then the next day the other. Her explanation of BPPV is also really good. Good luck. Will be thinking of you.

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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