*Perform Dix-Hallpike maneuver first to determine which side and what maneuver to use to treat BPPV:* th-cam.com/video/wgWOmuB1VFY/w-d-xo.html. *NEWER version of the Epley video:* th-cam.com/video/VmCItD9nDfY/w-d-xo.html *Flowchart to help diagnose dizziness in general:* www.fauquierent.net/dizziness/dizzy1.htm *Concerned for possible hearing loss? Check your hearing online for free!* www.CheckHearing.org *For great ear-related care products:* www.FauquierENT.net/store_ear.htm
@Fauquier ENT Doctor please tell why my bppv vertigo disappeared suddenly after 8-10 days then came after 50-60 days..... I got around 5 march to 15 march 22 and now I m suffering from last 3 days.... First time it happened in December ending, I did this exercise u showed in this video... in first time exercise my eyes were spinning a lot and I got relief after this exercise But now in march and in may , I have less vertigo but still vertigo happens and didn't go after doing this exercise..... Please tell what should I do.... Is it viral infection in ear and to see ent specialist or due to some head related problem to see neurologist???? Please help
So I did the right side already(because my first affected ear was my right ear); I still have vertigo, but now it is in my left ear. Do I do the right side Epley, or left side Epley?
@@KRISHNA-dw6lt if it is BPPV you can eat a whole tray of lemon and a bucket full of sugar but it wont work. And never eat that much just kidding. BPPV is something else it wont work with 🍋 🍬 Edit: with it = yes without it also yes ;)
I just had my first experience with BPPV. Did not know why I was falling over at 4 in the morning to get a glass of water and then throwing up everything I eat or drink. Migraine for 3 syltraight days and couldn't go a day without napping half the time. Did this maneuver 3 times to finally have a dizzy free day today. Thank you so so much.
@@HasanAli-hm7jf it works. I was diagnosed with vertigo in my teens (it was severe) I'm in my 50s now and about 4 years ago I was the first time a doctor told me about the crystals in my inner ear and told me about this maneuver. I tried it and it works! Since then I haven't had a severe case but I've had several minor ones and tried it and it worked to stop them immediately. I did find out that my vertigo is very dependent on which side of the bed I sleep on and get up from.. I cannot sleep on my right side and get up from my right side or I will be severely dizzy, but I can sleep on my left side and get up from my left side and I'll be fine.
This video has saved me so many times. I used to go to hospitals and had to endure it for the whole long day. Now, after 2-3 sets of this ,it goes away almost immediately. I cannot thank you enough.
Could you by chance let me know how much time one should wait before trying the manoeuver a second time, in case the 1st time didnt work ? Can it be done again the next day ? Or need to wait more ?~
@@smile2life929 You can repeat the maneuver right away, there's no need to wait. If you're sure you did it right and it didn't work, then lie back down and repeat it IN THE OPPOSITE direction. Understand that this is a treatment, not a cure. Many people who self-treat for BPPV (like myself) have to do this once or twice a month. Stimulants like caffeine amplify the vertigo effect so reducing the amount of coffee and sodas will help too. Good luck!
I was suffering from vertigo for about 2 weeks now. Went to the doctor and he prescribed me some medication for the dizziness but no cure! I left frustrated, got online did some research and found this video. My sister helped me with the head maneuveres and my mother helped count. It's been 24 hours and I haven't had a dizzy spell! Thank you to the person that posted this video! I'm hoping it stays this way, and if it doesn't, I know what to do to relieve the symptoms.
Just did this for my grandma and it seems to have worked instantly. Her nausea and vomiting went away and she started drinking her ensure almost as soon as she sat up. Thank you so much for posting this and helping so many people.
had my 4th vertigo crisis extremely severe, one week ago was my last crisis vertigo, I made this maneuver and vertigo went away... I will come back to this comment in future just to verify this work 100%...
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I was suffering from this for almost a decade even the doc couldn’t figure out but after researching the symptoms online I tried this exercise and just after doing it for couple of times the symptoms were gone forever.
@@plugpunchtv9652 yes but it wasn’t constant, I used to suffer the symptom for about a month or two every year. But after trying this exercise for couple of time I haven’t suffered from vertigo since then.
I love the person who posted this. Been suffering now for 2 days (don’t understand how some of you could go with it for such a long time! It really prevent you from having a normal life) and this helped me so much. The rollercoaster I felt lying down and turning from one side to another was no joke... but it helped! THANK YOU.
hi linda. i am also suffering from vertigo bppv. can u please temme that after doing epley maneuver, vertigo bppv come back or not. or cured or not? plz reply I'm in very much depression 😒
Sitting on my bed I slumped over into my pillow and immediately began feeling a dizzy sensation. For the next 24 hours I stayed in bed then was fine. This video shows exactly what happened and how to cure it next time. Excellent video. Thank you.
Just tried this with my 74 year old mom. It worked like a miracle! She could have suffered for ages while we waited to see a doctor - THANK YOU for sharing this!!!
Miracle! I litterally could not walk because of the dizziness. I threw up immediatelly after the exercise and was instantly cured. Amazing. Thank you Dr. Epley and to the person who posted this good video.
Having suffered from BPPV Vertigo for two days, my wife found out about this manoeuvre, and we gave it a go last night, following the instructions in this video. It worked first time! Very relieved. Thank you for posting this.
This maneuver worked fine with me. I am a bit shocked that such a simple 3 minute routine could be so effective. And this doctor actually produced several videos to help diagnose which BPPV you have and how to treat it... and is giving it away for free... Well, thanks a lot doctor!
Simone Roncali actually if you are diagnosed which bppv this is only treatment. It has 80% cure rate in first try. Some may need more try if failed. Problem with self treatment is not every vertigo is cause by this. You have to do hallpike maneuver to check for latency, duration, fatigue, direction to differentiate from central vertigo. This was educational video for medical students.
This is literal magic. You saved me a trip to urgent care. Thank you. Eye twitching is definitely kind of scary if you’re doing it alone, I’d suggest having someone help you out.
After three days of suffering from this, I ended up in the emergency room. They gave me Valium and sent me home. My husband researched this and found a way to help me. Thank you!!
So grateful for this clear video and Dr Epley. Second time this has helped me in a year. Seems like the crystals can on rare occasions fall out of alignment when I do shoulder stand or plow position in yoga. Thanks to this doctor who produced the video, I don’t have to deprive myself of favorite health enhancing yoga positions as I know what to do now in case the crystals fall off. Dangerous and life limiting to have vertigo whatever the cause. May God bless the doctor who produced this... as well as Dr Epley.
Hi Minnie. I had my first instance of vertigo about a year ago. That was quite bad. It persisted a couple of days and I was always hit by dizziness and instability whenever I stood up and walked. When I lay on bed, the room would rotate round and round in full 360 degrees -- the sensation was nothing short of physical and visual. Sometimes, I would just fall flat on the mat or bed due to lack of balance. Thankfully, I found this video on the Epley maneuver. tried the it three times with increasing degrees of exactitude, and suddenly, the vertigo disappeared and I could function well again. Re your question about which position.... The Epley maneuver is not just one position but a short series of four or so positions that should be done in the proper sequence, as demonstrated in the above video. You have to do the positions in sequence because that's how the dislodged "crystals" in the ear canal are eased back to where they should normally be. The Epley maneuver takes less than five minutes and very easy to do. The hardest part, which isn't really that hard, is trying to remember which position follows which and how long or short to hold it before going on to the next position. If I'm right, the vertigo occurred after I would do my daily yoga shoulder stand and rise up on my feet too fast. The second instance of vertigo was about two weeks ago. This time, it was not as severe. There was no room rotation, but dizziness and instability when getting up and walking. The vertigo didn't last that long because I already knew to go to this video and review the Epley maneuver. I did it a couple of times and it worked right away. I avoided doing the shoulder stand the next day but am now back to doing one of my favorite yoga positions every morning and every night before retiring. There are a number of videos on the Epley maneuver on TH-cam but I believe this one posted by Fauquier is clearest one... both on how it's done and in explaining the scientific reason why the maneuver works. But looking at some other videos can also help commit it to your short term memory as needed for doing the positions in sequence. Of course there are several causes of vertigo. But displaced ear crystals (BBPV, short for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo) is one of the most common causes, and this is where the Epley maneuver would work. Hope this helps.
This was pretty insane actually. I experienced my first random but very server dizziness today. And I think it started very suddenly after looking over my shoulder rapidly to check traffic while driving. I got home and I couldn’t watch tv, lay down and most movements made me want to throw up so I start looking into and I find this. I lay down in the first position and my eyes immediately starting looking all over the place I thought I wouldn’t even be able to make it through this, but I also knew that was a good sign. I then finished and had almost a hangover type feeling from the dizziness but it got better afterwords pretty rapidly. This was nothing short of amazing. Thank you.
Jesus bless you..whoever make this video. Because it’s really working. I suffered from clogged my left ear, almost to my right ears. But I needed to work, so I kept forced myself to work while I felt couldn’t hear. It was so sad and tiring because kept dizzy. And I couldn’t move my head, even slightly😢. When I found out this video, about what’s happening inside my ear, everything “crystal clear”. Thank you so much. This video extremely helping me so much. I just want to cry with happiness.
Had a week of being dizzy and a couple of times falling over. After realizing it was not a vision problem I stumbled over this which was exactly what my problem was. Did this exercise 60sec at each position (eyes did that thing in head back position) It's been a couple of days and I'm back to normal, thank you so much for this vid!
...yes...and also the fact that you have to hold it for a long time..and the angles needed (with explanation) not just "turn your head left/right".... But does it make any difference if you're spinning to the left or right... I mean, if it fixes the crystals in one direction, does that screw it up for the other ear? How do you know which orientation to do it in?
I have to add my voice to all the others. I've had vertigo in the past and it usually went away by itself after a few horrible weeks. I tried the Epley Maneuver before from written instructions, but it never worked for me. I now realize that I did it completely wrong. This video, along with the clear explanation of WHY this simple maneuver works (for me the key was counting 30 seconds, which I didn't do before) is a spectacular example of a simple but effective activity that can solve so many problems. I felt absolutely horrible during this maneuver - almost threw up - but after a few minutes the feeling - and the vertigo - went away. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.
Vertigo is no joke! I had it for a week and just following instructions on this video has cured me, for now. Thank you to fauquier for posting this video.
Just had the onset of this condition for about a week and this cured me. Been throwing up every morning and sick all day. God bless you. There are no words to describe or express my gratitude. Thank you as well for explaining this condition clearly.
i am so appreciative of your kind of people willing to just help others! this worked for me like a snap of fingers from the world spinning for almost month to nothing... thank you for giving me my life back as my local doctors have no idea. you rock ! xx
I had vertigo for the first time this past week, with an occurrence at least once a day, ranging from intense to mild. After looking up home remedies, I found this video and tried the maneuver one time. I felt crazy dizzy and nauseous after doing it, and decided not to repeat it because I felt so bad. But the next day when I got up from bed, I didn't have vertigo! It's been over 24 hours now since I did the maneuver and I haven't had a dizzy spell. I'm completely amazed! Thank you for sharing this video!
@@SwastikaBhardwaj Strangely enough when I made the "maneuver" - turning right, turning left, it wouldn´t make me dizzy. Not until I was sitting upright again - then I feelt very dizzy and nauseous
@@sukhmaidickoff That means it didn't work properly. Try doing it again, with pauses between each step. The sequence is 45° towards affected ear, the 90° towards good ear, 90° again towards good ear, then up and head tilt down.
The Epley Manoeuvre was a life-changing natural experience, after several days of intense vertigo and dizziness, nystagmus, tinnitus, motion sickness, nausea, and balance issues. It took a few well-deserved tries, and I can say that I am truly grateful to be back to my original self. Love to learn - thank you
@@irianahernandez3532 I mean the first time I did it I was completely debilitated so I was willing to do anything. I did the maneuver 2-3 times and it definitely was a crystal that was in the canal because it resolved it. But I had been so disoriented it took a good nights sleep and a day to feel back to normal. It happened again several years later and then just last week. I think this last was was a crystal combined with allergies and increased pressure because this was a little different than the first 2 events. In fact when I laid back to begin the maneuver I immediately threw up. I say all that because it did come back again down the road (my assumption is because now I have an assortment of crystal’s that have been broken off that can become dislodged) BUT it did absolutely fix the problem.
I've had BPPV for about 25 years, have had several Epley treatments that have helped tremendously. Every few years I've needed a "tune-up" and this video makes me think I could try it myself if necessary. It's great to hear from others who have this condition. People who never experienced BPPV have no idea how debilitating this can be. So glad this works!
@high mountain I woke up in the middle of the night and the world was going full speed. Now its not as bad but I get bad spells. I'm probably going to go to an ear nose and throat specialist. The dizziness medication isnt doing a thing.
@high mountain mine ended being my vestibular system all messed up not bppv but I didn't have a cold or sinus infection to jumpstart it I'm still confused
I have been suffering from extreme vertigo for 7 days straight and my doctor prescribed me meclizine which was only helping temporarily till it would wear off then the dizziness would come back. After finally trying this Maneuver I had immediate relief!!!! Definitely recommend to anyone suffering with vertigo, good luck!
This is one of the most helpful of the Epley videos on TH-cam. I particularly like the attention paid to the proper head position during the movements. I tried this at home after after putting up with pretty severe vertigo following a head injury and it worked! I ended up needing to do several repeats to get the last of the symptoms to go away, but now I know what to do if it comes back. Thank you for posting this!!!
After suffering from vertigo for 10days, I did this today just once and it worked! The vertigo is now gone!!!! Thank you so much for this great animation.
Wow this really worked for me! I woke up 3 mornings in a row with real fast back and forth eye movements (nystagmus), horrible bed-spins that lasted all day long, and I was nauseated for 72 hours and could barely eat. My doctor suggested I do Epley, but I was very skeptical. I did it for both ears, several times each side (vertigo was terrible while doing it) but the vertigo and the nausea have almost completely vanished 24 hours later. There is a very small residual vertigo remaining, maybe 5-10% of what I experienced over that 72 hour nightmare. I had horrible anxiety that it was never going to end, so you can imagine the relief I am experiencing right now.
Thank you so much for this info. My wife was out flat on her face all day unable to move without extreme dizziness and vomiting. We did this maneuver about 7 hours ago and she is now sitting up in a chair feeling much better.
thank you so much for posting this! I woke up this morning so dizzy and everywhere i looked the room would spin because one of my crystals were lose. I did the maneuver once and it went away instantly!!!
This is hard to do when you are dizzy (especiallly if you suffer from anxiety on top of it) but so worth it! My favorite part is that it can be repeated easily if dizziness/vertigo returns. I am so glad for the day that I discovered this manuever. I use it when needed.
Ezequiel Delgado hello, I saw this notification on my phone so I am able to respond quickly. If you mean what triggers the vertigo, nothing. I usually experience it randomly. This maneuver seems to be the only thing that helps it! I do suffer from sinusitis, but I don’t get many symptoms besides the vertigo and without warning
Thank you so much for this! Attention for anyone who has Vertigo and suspects it is BPPV: go in the description of this video and click on the link that says "Perform Dix-Hallpike to determine which side and what type of BPPV". Then use that video to find out what type of BPPV you have. In the description of that video, it'll tell you what exercises you can do for your specific type (also there's a link to help with your diagnosis). It's really important you find the correct type of BPPV to do the correct exercise. I originally used this video but it didn't work. Using the diagnosis video, I found out I have superior/anterior canal BPPV. I then did the related exercise and it did the trick! Good luck everyone!
This worked for me! The thirty seconds during the first step of the maneuver is fairly nightmarish. You'll be dizzy as hell during that time but you have to keep your head in that lowered position. Don't bail! When the dizziness stops, stay there for 30 seconds more, then go on to the next step. The dizziness is kind of like the feeling you get when you throw up. It sucks when you're going through it (like it sucks when when you actually are vomiting) but the feeling afterward is so, so much better.
I was horrified by my BPPV.. After seeing this video, and practicing it only once,my problem got resolved.. Grateful to the doctor who uploaded this video.. Sincere thanks
I was diagnosed with BPPV about 10 years ago. This series of repositioning works for me, my therapist said once I return to sitting position it is best to keep head looking straight ahead, no turning or tipping. I was even given a foam neck brace and slept one night In a recliner. This give the crystal time to stick in its proper place.
This is the best of the current videos I’ve found. The detail is important, especially the chin tuck in step four. It is very easy to do this process incorrectly resulting in limited success. If I follow the instructions to the letter, it works every time. I have been doing the Eppley maneuver for decades. Once I started using this video it eliminated the vertigo every time.
@@barryrichardson8513 sorry I didn’t see this until now. I don’t think it matters. If you get the direction correct you are done. If not try the other direction. The maneuver cannot create a problem done either way - even if you didn’t need to do it to begin with.
Ben bu videoyu keşfedip vertigosu olan babama daha sonra halama yaptırdım ve semptomları tamamen ortadan kayboldu . Ben bir hemşireyim ve daha sonra onlarca hastaya yaptırdım ve hepsi iyileşti . Bana minnettarlar ❤ Bu videoyu hazırlayana çok teşekkür ederim. Onun sayesinde birçok insana faydalı oldum.
I was very skeptical at first, but I did this maneuver before I went to sleep and the next day the dizziness was gone! Can’t believe it actually worked, I’m so happy.
Thank you Dr. Chang! After 3 days dealing with the dizzy spells and falling down, I did the therapy 3 times yesterday and I am 100% vertigo free today. Amazing
I had vertigo for a week and it was horrible. Saw a different video about this maneuver. I did it and it was a holy crap, miserable process but it worked. Took a good 30 minutes to recover from the nauseating process and the next day things felt a little sensitive but slightly better. By the end of the following day, there was still some light headedness but the vertigo was gone. So thankful for this maneuver and videos like this explaining it.
Suffering a roler costar vertigo since 1 week...went to the doc..did everthing possible..but this is the tech which saved me and i stant relief .thankyou😊
This is the best video I have seen on this maneuver. I appreciate the visual to see how the crystal moves. I don't understand the people that clicked that they don't like this video.
@@kritspoherson Chiropractors are taught this maneuver in chiropractic school, as part of there 3 year training including 4 national board exams. You must have had a bad experience. I personally really like the visual.. trying to visualize the canals has always been hard. Thanks for posting the video.
Very important to note the maneuver shown is for when the offending crystal is in your right ear. With me it’s always in my left; and then everything is reversed. You can Google on how to find out which. Basically it’s whichever side your head is pointing towards whenever you get dizzy.
Fantastic video. I had extreme vertigo when lying down and was terrified and alone at home. After two weeks and researching on the net, I realised that it shouldn't be a central health issue as it only happened in this specific move (although I was feeling a bit unstable generally). Then I found a reference for BPPV and researched all the manoeuvres existing before doing one of them. I was convinced EPLEY had to be the first to try and followed exactly the moves on this video. It is very helpful because it helps you understand also the anatomy and the consequences of your moves. I did it by myself twice and my symptoms cleared with a leftover light dizziness which went away gradually. I am not very clear in general and the literature is divided on whether you must follow or not any precautions after the manoeuvre. I did but they may not be needed.
This technique definatley fixed it. I have experienced this issue at least once a year. As soon as I followed these directions. The problem was fixed. Thank you.This technique definatley fixed it. I have experienced this issue at least once a year. As soon as I followed these directions. The problem was fixed. Thank you.
Holy crap, I woke up with vertigo today for the first time in years. I looked up this maneuver, tried it out, and now im ready to go kayaking. Color me impressed! Thank you!
I had really bad vertigo for last 4 days couldn't sleep on my right side or the whole room would spin like crazy, I tried this maneuver 40 seconds each position and after sitting up on the last step I felt slight pain in my ear but it's fixed it straight away!! Thank you!!!
This cured the room-spinning-drunk feeling I had for days in certain positions. My dr did it, just like that. Was miserable, but the other side was clarity again. The fix seems too easy for something so debilitating.
I swear this feels like hell. This maneuver helped me like a miracle and I'm free of dizziness now. I did it twice because it didn't resolve the first time. I'm so thankful I don't have to experience this anymore. Thank you for this video you just saved me.
hi what kind of dizziness was it? I have chronic lightheaded dizziness and faint type feeling fatigue all day every day for a year. Idk if its this or not . doctors don't help
@@Hadad-ln9ww In my case, I experienced waking up (I didn't know what the hell I did when I was asleep) not being able to stand up because each and every time I would move, my head spins and I would fall down of dizziness while holding my head. I wasn't able to go to school and decided to miss a quiz. I was just lying all day at the same position because If I did move, my world would rotate 360°. I legit feel like my eyeballs were rotating on its own and they really were omg it sucks like hell. I couldn't even eat if my mom wouldn't help me or pee or whatever activities because of severe dizziness. I stumbled into this while searching on how to relieve this shit and so I did everything it says and I'm forever thankful. This is what dizziness I felt like hope this helps. 😊😊
@@SakiChan1209 I'm just suffering vertigo while I'm lying down and move my head to the left. Everything is rotating and I feel so weak. But when I'm standing or sitting, everything is back to normal.
This was a lifesaver! I woke up with extreme vertigo and I couldn't even walk without running into a wall. I vomited several times due to motion sickness. One try with this method and I was cured! My husband said my eyes moved just like in the video. Thank you for posting this!
My wife suffered from this for years. Losing many days of work. I found this and other videos. IT WORKED! Now when she gets vertigo we start the procedure. We have even done it on park tables. For her the number of seconds is 45. I use the stop watch function in my phone. Sometimes we have to do it twice. But it works! No need to suffer with vertigo! You can do it yourself but a little easier with two. Free yourself from this problem! Watch a variety of videos. There are other methods but my wife founds this one to worked well every time.
I had vertigo a few years ago - went to doctor. Testing and MRI done - nothing. I was discouraged and started research myself. Ran across the Epley maneuver - tried it and it worked! You would think the EENT would have told me to at least try this!
+Calchick7 I'm in the same position. Spent a lot of time searching and got sent home with a "rest it out". Hasn't gone away so I had to do something myself. Glad it worked for you, I hope to get it right eventually.
I had this for 5 days with nausea. Went to the ER. The attending did this maneuver and after 1day the vertigo was gone. All I can say is I’m beyond happy. I’m an ER nurse and never heard of this before. This will definitely help my nursing practice.
Hello, i have went to see a doctor and the doctor diagnosed my condition as BPPV. I am writing this to you hoping that you can give me some help. So when i move around, i still feel slight unbalance especially when i move my head. Its been 5 days and i have tried doing this exercises twice (interval of 2 days) but i did not see my world spinning at all. Now, when i look downwards my head hurts a little but its not spinning nor i feel any dizziness, also i feel more fatigue and hard to concentrate. When i sleep i move my head and body to the other side but its always the movement that is feeling strange to me, like i am over sensitive when i am turning coz i can feel the blood(?) flowing? its just really strange feeling but i am not seeing my world spinning. Please give me some guidance thank you so much
Since i was 16 im dealing with vertigo. I had at that time otitis media inner infection that make me.feel somehow like u expressed. Its recommended to be checkdd up by Specialist in face nose and throat. Otorrhinolaringology. Because might be other disordees associated with the ear. I remember tjey did several years ago a Ct scan from ears to se if i had injury inside. But nope. Just the ear infection.
Cured! THANK YOU! This was my very first time experiencing vertigo and I was afraid I would be stuck this way for years, because my grandmother used to complain of dizziness for decades. So grateful to be able to relax now. Thank you again.
After several long months of vertigo, I can't believe it took me going to an ENT to get this resolved when I could have searched for this video. My dad found this when I told him about the procedure the doctor gave me, and I was amazed to see that this in fact is the exact thing he walked me through.
Absolute life saver! Actually doing the maneuver is pretty uncomfortable but just prepare yourself first and know that it really works. I did it twice yesterday and today I feel soooo much better. Dizziness almost completely gone! Amazing! Why the hell do GP's not know about this and advise patients?!?!
Actually, ours did, but it was a printout she gave us. So good to have a video. At least she gave us the advice of WHEN to do mitigating exercises, as my husband's dizziness was pretty bad. from Perth, Western Australia.
First of all, thank you for this video. It helped me greatly with a recent bout of BPPV. But, I also wanted you to know that my doctor recommended this link. Thank you again!
I would like to thank whoever is responsible for this video. I have just used this procedure for the second time in 6 years to relieve the symptoms associated with this type of vertigo and am pleased to say it has worked again. I would advise anyone who tries this to not give up if it does not work first time. I had to change position of the pillow and vary the time (to about 60 secs) and it worked after 5 attempts I think. I remember it did not work first time when I had it 6 years ago.
I had a severe case of vertigo about 2 yrs ago. It's a pretty unpleasant condition to experience. It was so bad I almost fell over a couple of times, but was able to catch myself. I ended up going to the emergency room of my local hospital. After they gave me anti nausea meds, and an IV, I felt better, but told my friend about suffering vertigo. It was still there, just not as severe. He told me to try the the epley manuever, so I did and it worked! I was cured!
A nice, clear video - much easier to follow than the leaflet I was given. Some advice I thought might be worth passing on from the leaflet - though I'm not sure how easy it would be to follow! Perhaps try following another Epley manoeuvre with these steps, if the first manoeuvre only gives temporary relief . . . "Following a successful Epley manoeuvre, the following are commonly advised. This is to allow the otoconia to settle in their new situation in the vestibule, and to reduce the risk of their falling back into the posterior semicircular canal: - Do not lie flat for 48 hours. During this time sleep sitting in a chair. - Do not lie on the affected side for one week. - Ideally, try to avoid bending over (such as to tie shoelaces) for a week."
Been dealing with this for 3 years did this and solved it. I questioned if my eyes would get all wonky like the video but my wife said they did. Crazy and literally life changing. Thank you so much for this videl
Thank you. I had this two months ago and suffered for a week before I found this video. It was a miracle. Today, I woke up with vertigo again and immediately used this instruction. Thank you. Thank you. A million thank you!!!!!
My story : Left ear was ringing for about 30 seconds Saturday. Monday morning I couldn’t get out of bed due to feeling the room was spinning, nauseous. Slept all day except for meals, rest did not help, my brain was experiencing a stress pain and I also had a stiff neck. Tuesday , Wednesday sick all day and continued sleeping a lot, felt slight relief in evenings. Thursday went to doc who told me to do this maneuver and prescribed serc. I took serc on the evening I didn’t feel it helped a lot. Doc also suggested a blood test to check for iron deficiency etc. I fasted for 12 hours and went to give blood and urine sample Friday morning. Had breakfast plus another dose of serc, did not feel relief and went to nap. Woke up and decided to try the maneuver , I felt the spinning stopped but still some dizziness and brain pain. Later in the day I had a neck massage and a Tylenol as my neck was sore, went for a drive( someone else drive) and came home feeling amazing. It’s been a few hours and I keep getting better. Waiting on blood test results and will repost in a few days my progress. Good luck to anyone going experiencing vertigo, hope you get relief!
@@bluecollarusa5396 I was experiencing dizziness on and off for about three weeks and it just tapered off where I don’t have any symptoms at the moment.
Points to note 1. Change the head position a bit suddenly to impart some momentum to the crystal 2. Wait for 30-60 seconds between position changes 3. Notice how to get up and sit upright at the end.
Hello~ Thank you for the helpful advice here~ By chance, would you know the answer to this question : if this doesnt work rhe first time, how long should i wait until trying the epley exercise once again ?~
@@smile2life929 You should stay at it for several months and not lose hope. It wouldn’t work for several weeks or months. Then suddenly, one day it will work and everything will immediately be fine.
@@HarmanHundal01 Thank you very much for your answer~ How many times a day / or how many times a week should the manoeuver be done ? How many hours/or days between each sequence ?
I am so glad I came across this video. Thank a million for sharing this. I was suffering for a few days with BPPV affecting my left ear. This worked like a charm. I was a bit skeptical as to do it on my own or go to an ENT specialist. Although I knew I was taking a chance by doing it on my own, I went ahead with it. My husband helped me perform the procedure where he helped support my head and kept track of time. After the routine I did not know what to expect and so I went about my day as usual, but i made sure I do not do much neck movement and try to keep my head upright. I felt light headed and dizzy sometimes but no spinning thankfully. I also slept by placing my head on a lifted surface. Next day woke up feeling so much better.
So glad I stumbled across this video.I've been dizzy since Good Friday when I literally fell on the floor with vertigo. It's completely cured me..for now anyway. BPPV is so horrible! Honestly anyone suffering just do this movement, even if the spinning is really awful as it was in my case you have to do it. Thank god for this video! Thank you!
I started experiencing vertigo and dizziness after I had a bad reaction to the Covid second shot. I was thinking I was screwed and I was gonna be dizzy my whole life. I listened to the Jocko podcast with Dr Kirk Parsley and they mentioned the Epley maneuver and how it fixed Jocko’s dizziness. Sure enough I tried it and it relieved my symptoms so much I’m just in disbelief and shock. Thank you.
This really helped a family member. Doing the exercise made him very nauseated and he vomited right after but it also fixed the dizzies and they haven't come back yet after a few days so looking good. He only had to do it ONE time.
i am a 71 yr old man and many years ago i had a very bad ear infection that left me with virtigo wich has lasted since that infection,infact i staggerd around like a drunk on numerous occations ,recently out of dessperation i visited my GP who told me of the EPLY method of treatment,well on trying this method, i must say i am astounded by the result becuase it`s GONE,GONE,GONE, i expect to wake up every morning and unwellcome it`s return and i am convinced now that it indeed ,will not return ,thank goodness,i have my life back,p.s. thanks for the FAB video,very simple and easy to understand.
Same here. Very bad ear infection after 8 hour flight to Europe. Ear canal filled with pus and painful. Dr in germany drained it but started having BPPV after that. It only happens when i lean my head back.
It worked for my mom right away. And it worked for me just a few months ago. I did I did it by myself and succeeded from the first time. I can’t believe how easy the solution is!
First of all I owe you a big thank for this magical treatment of BPPV. I was suffering from bppv and it affected my left ear. So, I tried your way to get rid of it and it worked 120% it worked completely. Now, I don't feel dizzy while changing the side when I lay down. I'm fully cured ... I pray that you'll have everything that you want ... 🙏 From Pakistan ❤
Can't make this up but I tried this and it made me feel a lot better! I was simply working out at the gym until the room started spinning out of control, thought I was dehydrated, ling story short it was vertigo but this excercise help me a lot 💯
This hit me day before yesterday when I was underneath my pickup installing a new gas tank. I thought I was having a stroke or something. Luckily for me, (not him) my father in law had this happen to him a couple of years ago, so I we figured out what it was pretty quickly. I did this a couple of times today but I haven't tested myself on the ground laying down yet, but I feel some better I think. I may have to have assistance with holding my head and counting. Thank you for sharing this video!!
Had a terrible first time experience with bppv for 7 days, whenever i used to sleep on my left side, the whole room would spin to an extent that i would end up vomiting. I tried this maneuver at home for several times but didn’t work really, went to the doctor she did this maneuver on me and voila! It worked! Alhamdulilah!! Ended up crying with happy tears :’) #vertigosucks
Definitely worked for me! I have had vertigo 3x so far this year, and knew nothing about the epley maneuver the first time, and took me a month and a half to get better. Second time, and now, used this method, and cleared up first try, each time! Just wished I knew why I keep having this issue this year........
I actually had an accident past week, couldn't understand what was happening to me,but after Googling symptoms i came across this video and how! I tried yesterday but felt a dizzy later, But today I am feeling perfectly fine. So simple yet effective 😇
Hello. So I did the epley manuever today but still feel vertigo. Are you saying it might take until tomorrow for me to start feeling better? Could you please explain how things worked out for you?
Very instructional and so appreciated! Love the visualize of what is happening in the canal. Worked for me a few months ago after watching and I need it again today. Thank you so much!
I desperate for help I've had the condition for a few years now I've just had major stomach surgery and the Labrinthitis is back with a vengeance I feel so Ill cant stand the headaches and dizziness I have no Quality of life the medication I've had off my G P dosent work . In desperate for help thank u for all your comments x
Несмотря на неидеальное изображение нистагма - пожалуй, одна из лучших анимаций. Сколько лет прошло, все равно продолжаю ей пользоваться для иллюстрации процесса для коллег и пациентов. Спасибо!
*Perform Dix-Hallpike maneuver first to determine which side and what maneuver to use to treat BPPV:* th-cam.com/video/wgWOmuB1VFY/w-d-xo.html.
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*Flowchart to help diagnose dizziness in general:* www.fauquierent.net/dizziness/dizzy1.htm
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@Fauquier ENT
Doctor please tell why my bppv vertigo disappeared suddenly after 8-10 days then came after 50-60 days..... I got around 5 march to 15 march 22 and now I m suffering from last 3 days....
First time it happened in December ending, I did this exercise u showed in this video... in first time exercise my eyes were spinning a lot and I got relief after this exercise
But now in march and in may , I have less vertigo but still vertigo happens and didn't go after doing this exercise.....
Please tell what should I do....
Is it viral infection in ear and to see ent specialist or due to some head related problem to see neurologist????
Please help
@@lovelyvermaa88 to g
So I did the right side already(because my first affected ear was my right ear); I still have vertigo, but now it is in my left ear. Do I do the right side Epley, or left side Epley?
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@@lovelyvermaa88it normally goes away by itself, but can last for over 3 months
Worked like a charm on my girlfriend, who is currently crying tears of joy at the world finally being stable. Thanks a bunch.
😢bless her heart. I got bppv and it is terrible.
Just went back here to thank whoever made this video. Ive done this manoeuvre in 2021 and never had vertigo attacks afterwards. Thank you!
crying tears of joy rn. The dizziness and constant headaches were driving me crazy. Thank you so much!!!
I had the same i feel you.
@@KRISHNA-dw6lt if it is BPPV you can eat a whole tray of lemon and a bucket full of sugar but it wont work.
And never eat that much just kidding.
BPPV is something else it wont work with 🍋 🍬
Edit: with it = yes without it also yes ;)
How many times did you have to repeat the procedure before it cured ?
@@famalamsattar7864 after 5
@@MrCS-81 ok thanks , I am suffering really badly from this . Over how many days did you do this or was it 5 procedures all togther .
I just had my first experience with BPPV. Did not know why I was falling over at 4 in the morning to get a glass of water and then throwing up everything I eat or drink. Migraine for 3 syltraight days and couldn't go a day without napping half the time. Did this maneuver 3 times to finally have a dizzy free day today. Thank you so so much.
Hey mate im nervous to try this does this actually work i have mild vertigo
@@HasanAli-hm7jf it works.
I was diagnosed with vertigo in my teens (it was severe)
I'm in my 50s now and about 4 years ago I was the first time a doctor told me about the crystals in my inner ear and told me about this maneuver. I tried it and it works!
Since then I haven't had a severe case but I've had several minor ones and tried it and it worked to stop them immediately.
I did find out that my vertigo is very dependent on which side of the bed I sleep on and get up from..
I cannot sleep on my right side and get up from my right side or I will be severely dizzy, but I can sleep on my left side and get up from my left side and I'll be fine.
This video has saved me so many times. I used to go to hospitals and had to endure it for the whole long day. Now, after 2-3 sets of this ,it goes away almost immediately. I cannot thank you enough.
excellent demonstration. As a senior Ent surgeon of 30 years experience I can confidently say its an excellent procedure for treating BPPV
Krishna Reddy sir, doctor said I'm suffering from menieres disease.. he gave Betavert tablets but their is no cure
Could you by chance let me know how much time one should wait before trying the manoeuver a second time, in case the 1st time didnt work ? Can it be done again the next day ? Or need to wait more ?~
@@smile2life929 You can repeat the maneuver right away, there's no need to wait. If you're sure you did it right and it didn't work, then lie back down and repeat it IN THE OPPOSITE direction. Understand that this is a treatment, not a cure. Many people who self-treat for BPPV (like myself) have to do this once or twice a month. Stimulants like caffeine amplify the vertigo effect so reducing the amount of coffee and sodas will help too. Good luck!
@@karmatik9626 thank u so much for your reply and advice!~ :)
After dis is performed,pl tell us how to sleep bcoz i have been suffering from dis for the past 4 yrs, is der any permanent cure
This was amazing. After 3 weeks of inability to drive or even move around much, the vertigo completely went after we did this 3 times. Stunning.
Did you feel unstable after epley manuever
Does it come again
@@renukaraj5022 se voutar faça novamente ,viva normalmente com deus no coração .
Hola ! Qué hiciste para que desapareciera el vértigo,,? Gracias
@@tuspasmene2072 yes you do if crystals are not totally out but should be repeated more then 3 it means you are not doing right
I was suffering from vertigo for about 2 weeks now. Went to the doctor and he prescribed me some medication for the dizziness but no cure! I left frustrated, got online did some research and found this video. My sister helped me with the head maneuveres and my mother helped count. It's been 24 hours and I haven't had a dizzy spell! Thank you to the person that posted this video! I'm hoping it stays this way, and if it doesn't, I know what to do to relieve the symptoms.
+Fidel Castaneda That's Great!
+Fidel Castaneda This is my same history word by word.
Ihtedel sallami u
Fidel Castaneda Thank you! This worked for me, too! Excellent technique!
how do you know it is this?
Just did this for my grandma and it seems to have worked instantly. Her nausea and vomiting went away and she started drinking her ensure almost as soon as she sat up. Thank you so much for posting this and helping so many people.
had my 4th vertigo crisis extremely severe, one week ago was my last crisis vertigo, I made this maneuver and vertigo went away... I will come back to this comment in future just to verify this work 100%...
@eminpaiz…,
😵💫 Is your vertigo still gone?
Come back and tell us
He's still doing the maneuver
I tried this today. Didn't work the first time. Tried it a second time and then realised a few hours later that it had worked! I'm so relieved!
bonjour
Hello..how many time should i try this in a day? I tried it once but still suffering from the vertigo.
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@@gemina5053 ffff
I was suffering from this for almost a decade even the doc couldn’t figure out but after researching the symptoms online I tried this exercise and just after doing it for couple of times the symptoms were gone forever.
Do you still have any imbalance, tinnitus, dizziness or dizziness?
How many times did you do exercises?
@@محمدعلي-ش9ث8س I dit it for two times and it was gone.
Damn a decade worth of dizziness is insane
@@plugpunchtv9652 yes but it wasn’t constant, I used to suffer the symptom for about a month or two every year. But after trying this exercise for couple of time I haven’t suffered from vertigo since then.
I love the person who posted this. Been suffering now for 2 days (don’t understand how some of you could go with it for such a long time! It really prevent you from having a normal life) and this helped me so much. The rollercoaster I felt lying down and turning from one side to another was no joke... but it helped! THANK YOU.
hi linda. i am also suffering from vertigo bppv. can u please temme that after doing epley maneuver, vertigo bppv come back or not. or cured or not? plz reply I'm in very much depression 😒
It became 8th year today guys i cant take it
@@AHD_2009 im so sorry:( ive been dizzy for only a week now on my second time going through this.
@@builderman912 god bless you
Sitting on my bed I slumped over into my pillow and immediately began feeling a dizzy sensation. For the next 24 hours I stayed in bed then was fine. This video shows exactly what happened and how to cure it next time. Excellent video. Thank you.
Just tried this with my 74 year old mom. It worked like a miracle! She could have suffered for ages while we waited to see a doctor - THANK YOU for sharing this!!!
Finally a vid that actually shows whats going on internally. This helps a ton.
Miracle! I litterally could not walk because of the dizziness. I threw up immediatelly after the exercise and was instantly cured. Amazing. Thank you Dr. Epley and to the person who posted this good video.
Did it happened ever again? Its been 8 year to me
Edit: PLEASE ANSWERRR
@@AHD_2009 never
@@abanicodemar really? THANKS I WILL DO IT WHEN IT HAPPENS
@@abanicodemar thanku for feedback
@@AHD_2009
I really hope you’re better!! I’m so sorry it had been 8 years for you!! 😭
Having suffered from BPPV Vertigo for two days, my wife found out about this manoeuvre, and we gave it a go last night, following the instructions in this video.
It worked first time!
Very relieved. Thank you for posting this.
This maneuver worked fine with me. I am a bit shocked that such a simple 3 minute routine could be so effective. And this doctor actually produced several videos to help diagnose which BPPV you have and how to treat it... and is giving it away for free... Well, thanks a lot doctor!
Simone Roncali actually if you are diagnosed which bppv this is only treatment. It has 80% cure rate in first try. Some may need more try if failed. Problem with self treatment is not every vertigo is cause by this. You have to do hallpike maneuver to check for latency, duration, fatigue, direction to differentiate from central vertigo. This was educational video for medical students.
Simone Roncali how many times you do this exercise???
How many times did you do this
@@peppersausage19 I did it twice just to be sure, but I think the first already solved the problem
@@darrenluzong8028 apologies, I just saw this now, I did it twice
This is literal magic. You saved me a trip to urgent care. Thank you. Eye twitching is definitely kind of scary if you’re doing it alone, I’d suggest having someone help you out.
After three days of suffering from this, I ended up in the emergency room. They gave me Valium and sent me home.
My husband researched this and found a way to help me. Thank you!!
This totally resolved my vertigo which started 2 months ago. Easy maneuver to do. Worked like a charm. Thank you so much!!!!
Where should you start with, towards the ear which is infected or away from the infected part?
This looks easy but when you're spinning out of control its very hard to stay calm and keep the positions
@@jefftucker9225 That's why you need someone to help you. It's hard to do your own timing, too.
Posso fazer em casa com ajuda de familiar
@@jefftucker9225 I 100% agree, I just tried it, and its TERRIBLE!!
So grateful for this clear video and Dr Epley. Second time this has helped me in a year. Seems like the crystals can on rare occasions fall out of alignment when I do shoulder stand or plow position in yoga. Thanks to this doctor who produced the video, I don’t have to deprive myself of favorite health enhancing yoga positions as I know what to do now in case the crystals fall off. Dangerous and life limiting to have vertigo whatever the cause. May God bless the doctor who produced this... as well as Dr Epley.
How bad was your vertigo and which position worked for you please?
Hi Minnie. I had my first instance of vertigo about a year ago. That was quite bad. It persisted a couple of days and I was always hit by dizziness and instability whenever I stood up and walked. When I lay on bed, the room would rotate round and round in full 360 degrees -- the sensation was nothing short of physical and visual. Sometimes, I would just fall flat on the mat or bed due to lack of balance. Thankfully, I found this video on the Epley maneuver. tried the it three times with increasing degrees of exactitude, and suddenly, the vertigo disappeared and I could function well again.
Re your question about which position.... The Epley maneuver is not just one position but a short series of four or so positions that should be done in the proper sequence, as demonstrated in the above video. You have to do the positions in sequence because that's how the dislodged "crystals" in the ear canal are eased back to where they should normally be. The Epley maneuver takes less than five minutes and very easy to do. The hardest part, which isn't really that hard, is trying to remember which position follows which and how long or short to hold it before going on to the next position.
If I'm right, the vertigo occurred after I would do my daily yoga shoulder stand and rise up on my feet too fast. The second instance of vertigo was about two weeks ago. This time, it was not as severe. There was no room rotation, but dizziness and instability when getting up and walking. The vertigo didn't last that long because I already knew to go to this video and review the Epley maneuver. I did it a couple of times and it worked right away. I avoided doing the shoulder stand the next day but am now back to doing one of my favorite yoga positions every morning and every night before retiring.
There are a number of videos on the Epley maneuver on TH-cam but I believe this one posted by Fauquier is clearest one... both on how it's done and in explaining the scientific reason why the maneuver works. But looking at some other videos can also help commit it to your short term memory as needed for doing the positions in sequence.
Of course there are several causes of vertigo. But displaced ear crystals (BBPV, short for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo) is one of the most common causes, and this is where the Epley maneuver would work. Hope this helps.
А у меня- левое ухо- все наоборот делать?
This was pretty insane actually. I experienced my first random but very server dizziness today. And I think it started very suddenly after looking over my shoulder rapidly to check traffic while driving.
I got home and I couldn’t watch tv, lay down and most movements made me want to throw up so I start looking into and I find this.
I lay down in the first position and my eyes immediately starting looking all over the place I thought I wouldn’t even be able to make it through this, but I also knew that was a good sign.
I then finished and had almost a hangover type feeling from the dizziness but it got better afterwords pretty rapidly. This was nothing short of amazing. Thank you.
Jesus bless you..whoever make this video. Because it’s really working. I suffered from clogged my left ear, almost to my right ears.
But I needed to work, so I kept forced myself to work while I felt couldn’t hear. It was so sad and tiring because kept dizzy. And I couldn’t move my head, even slightly😢. When I found out this video, about what’s happening inside my ear, everything “crystal clear”. Thank you so much. This video extremely helping me so much. I just want to cry with happiness.
Had a week of being dizzy and a couple of times falling over. After realizing it was not a vision problem I stumbled over this which was exactly what my problem was. Did this exercise 60sec at each position (eyes did that thing in head back position) It's been a couple of days and I'm back to normal, thank you so much for this vid!
hi can i ask if it takes couple of days for u to get better?
Hi did it happened ever again or is it forever gone?
This is one of the better videos that I have seen, including both the reason why we feel the dizziness AND showing the Epley maneuver - thank you.
*God bless you*
...yes...and also the fact that you have to hold it for a long time..and the angles needed (with explanation) not just "turn your head left/right".... But does it make any difference if you're spinning to the left or right... I mean, if it fixes the crystals in one direction, does that screw it up for the other ear? How do you know which orientation to do it in?
I have to add my voice to all the others. I've had vertigo in the past and it usually went away by itself after a few horrible weeks. I tried the Epley Maneuver before from written instructions, but it never worked for me. I now realize that I did it completely wrong. This video, along with the clear explanation of WHY this simple maneuver works (for me the key was counting 30 seconds, which I didn't do before) is a spectacular example of a simple but effective activity that can solve so many problems. I felt absolutely horrible during this maneuver - almost threw up - but after a few minutes the feeling - and the vertigo - went away. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.
Vertigo is no joke! I had it for a week and just following instructions on this video has cured me, for now.
Thank you to fauquier for posting this video.
It is really worked ?
Did your vetigo came back again?
This video is so simple and yet exponentially more informative than so many other videos I've seen on this topic.
Exactly what I thought, perfect instructional video 👍
Just had the onset of this condition for about a week and this cured me. Been throwing up every morning and sick all day. God bless you. There are no words to describe or express my gratitude. Thank you as well for explaining this condition clearly.
i am so appreciative of your kind of people willing to just help others! this worked for me like a snap of fingers from the world spinning for almost month to nothing... thank you for giving me my life back as my local doctors have no idea. you rock ! xx
I had vertigo for the first time this past week, with an occurrence at least once a day, ranging from intense to mild. After looking up home remedies, I found this video and tried the maneuver one time. I felt crazy dizzy and nauseous after doing it, and decided not to repeat it because I felt so bad. But the next day when I got up from bed, I didn't have vertigo! It's been over 24 hours now since I did the maneuver and I haven't had a dizzy spell. I'm completely amazed! Thank you for sharing this video!
Did you ever get dizzy again? Did the vertigo come back?
You should wait between each position until the dizziness goes away
@@anaidadartse6194 mine hasn't, no
@@SwastikaBhardwaj Strangely enough when I made the "maneuver" - turning right, turning left, it wouldn´t make me dizzy. Not until I was sitting upright again - then I feelt very dizzy and nauseous
@@sukhmaidickoff That means it didn't work properly. Try doing it again, with pauses between each step.
The sequence is 45° towards affected ear, the 90° towards good ear, 90° again towards good ear, then up and head tilt down.
The Epley Manoeuvre was a life-changing natural experience, after several days of intense vertigo and dizziness, nystagmus, tinnitus, motion sickness, nausea, and balance issues. It took a few well-deserved tries, and I can say that I am truly grateful to be back to my original self. Love to learn - thank you
How many times this manoeuvre needs to be done and for how many days please?
This is the 3rd time this video has saved me and all multiple years apart. Thank you so much
Did it come back again or it actually went away?
@@irianahernandez3532 I mean the first time I did it I was completely debilitated so I was willing to do anything. I did the maneuver 2-3 times and it definitely was a crystal that was in the canal because it resolved it. But I had been so disoriented it took a good nights sleep and a day to feel back to normal. It happened again several years later and then just last week. I think this last was was a crystal combined with allergies and increased pressure because this was a little different than the first 2 events. In fact when I laid back to begin the maneuver I immediately threw up. I say all that because it did come back again down the road (my assumption is because now I have an assortment of crystal’s that have been broken off that can become dislodged) BUT it did absolutely fix the problem.
Same. And everytime I do this maneuver, it goes away.
I've had BPPV for about 25 years, have had several Epley treatments that have helped tremendously. Every few years I've needed a "tune-up" and this video makes me think I could try it myself if necessary. It's great to hear from others who have this condition. People who never experienced BPPV have no idea how debilitating this can be. So glad this works!
Five years of this condition and this is all it took to cure me.
five years???? oh my god that's horrible! I'm on day 4 of having severe vertigo and I'm already dying. how did you survive?
@high mountain I woke up in the middle of the night and the world was going full speed. Now its not as bad but I get bad spells. I'm probably going to go to an ear nose and throat specialist. The dizziness medication isnt doing a thing.
@Auggies1956 just wondering if you are still cured from this or do you have it happening again?
Did the maneuver work immediately?
@high mountain mine ended being my vestibular system all messed up not bppv but I didn't have a cold or sinus infection to jumpstart it I'm still confused
I have been suffering from extreme vertigo for 7 days straight and my doctor prescribed me meclizine which was only helping temporarily till it would wear off then the dizziness would come back. After finally trying this Maneuver I had immediate relief!!!! Definitely recommend to anyone suffering with vertigo, good luck!
This is one of the most helpful of the Epley videos on TH-cam. I particularly like the attention paid to the proper head position during the movements. I tried this at home after after putting up with pretty severe vertigo following a head injury and it worked! I ended up needing to do several repeats to get the last of the symptoms to go away, but now I know what to do if it comes back. Thank you for posting this!!!
After suffering from vertigo for 10days, I did this today just once and it worked! The vertigo is now gone!!!! Thank you so much for this great animation.
Wow this really worked for me! I woke up 3 mornings in a row with real fast back and forth eye movements (nystagmus), horrible bed-spins that lasted all day long, and I was nauseated for 72 hours and could barely eat. My doctor suggested I do Epley, but I was very skeptical. I did it for both ears, several times each side (vertigo was terrible while doing it) but the vertigo and the nausea have almost completely vanished 24 hours later. There is a very small residual vertigo remaining, maybe 5-10% of what I experienced over that 72 hour nightmare. I had horrible anxiety that it was never going to end, so you can imagine the relief I am experiencing right now.
How u doing all still good 2 yrs later?
3?
Thank you so much for this info. My wife was out flat on her face all day unable to move without extreme dizziness and vomiting. We did this maneuver about 7 hours ago and she is now sitting up in a chair feeling much better.
thank you so much for posting this! I woke up this morning so dizzy and everywhere i looked the room would spin because one of my crystals were lose. I did the maneuver once and it went away instantly!!!
This is hard to do when you are dizzy (especiallly if you suffer from anxiety on top of it) but so worth it! My favorite part is that it can be repeated easily if dizziness/vertigo returns. I am so glad for the day that I discovered this manuever. I use it when needed.
Hi Sara, can I ask what triggers this for you? thxs
Ezequiel Delgado hello, I saw this notification on my phone so I am able to respond quickly. If you mean what triggers the vertigo, nothing. I usually experience it randomly. This maneuver seems to be the only thing that helps it! I do suffer from sinusitis, but I don’t get many symptoms besides the vertigo and without warning
@@Geminirock6186 how do you go through the dizziness? I just cant and i'll also vomit doing this, this whole situation is making me more sick
How do you handle your anxiety when you’re going through the manover?
I has been suffering since the day before yesterday. Today, family doctor suggested me this video. Thank you for this video. Million thanks🙏
Thank you so much for this!
Attention for anyone who has Vertigo and suspects it is BPPV: go in the description of this video and click on the link that says "Perform Dix-Hallpike to determine which side and what type of BPPV". Then use that video to find out what type of BPPV you have. In the description of that video, it'll tell you what exercises you can do for your specific type (also there's a link to help with your diagnosis). It's really important you find the correct type of BPPV to do the correct exercise.
I originally used this video but it didn't work. Using the diagnosis video, I found out I have superior/anterior canal BPPV. I then did the related exercise and it did the trick! Good luck everyone!
This worked for me!
The thirty seconds during the first step of the maneuver is fairly nightmarish. You'll be dizzy as hell during that time but you have to keep your head in that lowered position. Don't bail! When the dizziness stops, stay there for 30 seconds more, then go on to the next step.
The dizziness is kind of like the feeling you get when you throw up. It sucks when you're going through it (like it sucks when when you actually are vomiting) but the feeling afterward is so, so much better.
Joseph Masterson I wonder if this actually works I’ve been suffering from this for abt 4-5 months i feel like ima fall it’s crazy and horrible
@@lightskinned2629 Try holding each position much longer. Please see my earlier reply which describes this - I posted about a year ago. Good luck!
I was horrified by my BPPV.. After seeing this video, and practicing it only once,my problem got resolved.. Grateful to the doctor who uploaded this video.. Sincere thanks
I was diagnosed with BPPV about 10 years ago. This series of repositioning works for me, my therapist said once I return to sitting position it is best to keep head looking straight ahead, no turning or tipping. I was even given a foam neck brace and slept one night In a recliner. This give the crystal time to stick in its proper place.
This is the best of the current videos I’ve found. The detail is important, especially the chin tuck in step four. It is very easy to do this process incorrectly resulting in limited success. If I follow the instructions to the letter, it works every time.
I have been doing the Eppley maneuver for decades. Once I started using this video it eliminated the vertigo every time.
Hi Aristotle
Did you do it from right to left and then left to right?
@@barryrichardson8513 sorry I didn’t see this until now. I don’t think it matters. If you get the direction correct you are done. If not try the other direction. The maneuver cannot create a problem done either way - even if you didn’t need to do it to begin with.
Ben bu videoyu keşfedip vertigosu olan babama daha sonra halama yaptırdım ve semptomları tamamen ortadan kayboldu . Ben bir hemşireyim ve daha sonra onlarca hastaya yaptırdım ve hepsi iyileşti . Bana minnettarlar ❤ Bu videoyu hazırlayana çok teşekkür ederim. Onun sayesinde birçok insana faydalı oldum.
Thank you very much for this wonderful video it has cured my vertigo but I am suffering from the trauma of the past seven days .
I was very skeptical at first, but I did this maneuver before I went to sleep and the next day the dizziness was gone! Can’t believe it actually worked, I’m so happy.
Thank you Dr. Chang! After 3 days dealing with the dizzy spells and falling down, I did the therapy 3 times yesterday and I am 100% vertigo free today. Amazing
Please do share some tips bro.. I am suffering from it. 😓
I had vertigo for a week and it was horrible. Saw a different video about this maneuver. I did it and it was a holy crap, miserable process but it worked. Took a good 30 minutes to recover from the nauseating process and the next day things felt a little sensitive but slightly better. By the end of the following day, there was still some light headedness but the vertigo was gone. So thankful for this maneuver and videos like this explaining it.
Suffering a roler costar vertigo since 1 week...went to the doc..did everthing possible..but this is the tech which saved me and i stant relief .thankyou😊
This is the best video I have seen on this maneuver. I appreciate the visual to see how the crystal moves. I don't understand the people that clicked that they don't like this video.
Some people are just trolls. xD
They are probably Chiropractors! How dare someone fix the problem on their own!
@@kritspoherson Chiropractors are taught this maneuver in chiropractic school, as part of there 3 year training including 4 national board exams. You must have had a bad experience. I personally really like the visual.. trying to visualize the canals has always been hard. Thanks for posting the video.
Cause of crystal moves that makes people dizzy n spinning seanstion too ?
Very important to note the maneuver shown is for when the offending crystal is in your right ear. With me it’s always in my left; and then everything is reversed. You can Google on how to find out which. Basically it’s whichever side your head is pointing towards whenever you get dizzy.
Exactly, it shoud be in the description of this movie
I don't understand what you're saying, please tell me clearly, im suffering from BBPV on a high level of vertigo and dizziness.😢
@@simrazahid5050 he’s saying that you should initially find which ear is effected , then you must start the manevuer from the side of that ear.
Fantastic video. I had extreme vertigo when lying down and was terrified and alone at home. After two weeks and researching on the net, I realised that it shouldn't be a central health issue as it only happened in this specific move (although I was feeling a bit unstable generally). Then I found a reference for BPPV and researched all the manoeuvres existing before doing one of them. I was convinced EPLEY had to be the first to try and followed exactly the moves on this video. It is very helpful because it helps you understand also the anatomy and the consequences of your moves. I did it by myself twice and my symptoms cleared with a leftover light dizziness which went away gradually. I am not very clear in general and the literature is divided on whether you must follow or not any precautions after the manoeuvre. I did but they may not be needed.
How long did you wait before trying this exercise the second time ?
This technique definatley fixed it. I have experienced this issue at least once a year. As soon as I followed these directions. The problem was fixed. Thank you.This technique definatley fixed it. I have experienced this issue at least once a year. As soon as I followed these directions. The problem was fixed. Thank you.
Holy crap, I woke up with vertigo today for the first time in years. I looked up this maneuver, tried it out, and now im ready to go kayaking. Color me impressed! Thank you!
I had really bad vertigo for last 4 days couldn't sleep on my right side or the whole room would spin like crazy, I tried this maneuver 40 seconds each position and after sitting up on the last step I felt slight pain in my ear but it's fixed it straight away!! Thank you!!!
This cured the room-spinning-drunk feeling I had for days in certain positions. My dr did it, just like that. Was miserable, but the other side was clarity again. The fix seems too easy for something so debilitating.
I swear this feels like hell. This maneuver helped me like a miracle and I'm free of dizziness now. I did it twice because it didn't resolve the first time. I'm so thankful I don't have to experience this anymore. Thank you for this video you just saved me.
hi what kind of dizziness was it? I have chronic lightheaded dizziness and faint type feeling fatigue all day every day for a year. Idk if its this or not . doctors don't help
@@Hadad-ln9ww In my case, I experienced waking up (I didn't know what the hell I did when I was asleep) not being able to stand up because each and every time I would move, my head spins and I would fall down of dizziness while holding my head. I wasn't able to go to school and decided to miss a quiz. I was just lying all day at the same position because If I did move, my world would rotate 360°. I legit feel like my eyeballs were rotating on its own and they really were omg it sucks like hell. I couldn't even eat if my mom wouldn't help me or pee or whatever activities because of severe dizziness. I stumbled into this while searching on how to relieve this shit and so I did everything it says and I'm forever thankful. This is what dizziness I felt like hope this helps. 😊😊
@@SakiChan1209 wow thanks for the response glad ur okay
@@Hadad-ln9ww You're welcome. I hope you'll be alright too. 😊
@@SakiChan1209 I'm just suffering vertigo while I'm lying down and move my head to the left. Everything is rotating and I feel so weak. But when I'm standing or sitting, everything is back to normal.
This was a lifesaver! I woke up with extreme vertigo and I couldn't even walk without running into a wall. I vomited several times due to motion sickness. One try with this method and I was cured! My husband said my eyes moved just like in the video. Thank you for posting this!
My wife suffered from this for years. Losing many days of work. I found this and other videos. IT WORKED! Now when she gets vertigo we start the procedure. We have even done it on park tables. For her the number of seconds is 45. I use the stop watch function in my phone. Sometimes we have to do it twice. But it works! No need to suffer with vertigo! You can do it yourself but a little easier with two. Free yourself from this problem! Watch a variety of videos. There are other methods but my wife founds this one to worked well every time.
Had this for almost a year now and after doing it twice i feel 70% better! Thanks you God
How are you after 2 weeks. 100%?
I had vertigo a few years ago - went to doctor. Testing and MRI done - nothing. I was discouraged and started research myself. Ran across the Epley maneuver - tried it and it worked! You would think the EENT would have told me to at least try this!
+Calchick7 I'm in the same position. Spent a lot of time searching and got sent home with a "rest it out". Hasn't gone away so I had to do something myself. Glad it worked for you, I hope to get it right eventually.
watch this other video
+Calchick7
The hospital made a lot of bucks on you.
WachdByBigBrother :(
i chewed out my grubbing Doc on this--Dr Epley was mistreated by his fellow Docs when he discovered the manuever---typical
I had this for 5 days with nausea. Went to the ER. The attending did this maneuver and after 1day the vertigo was gone. All I can say is I’m beyond happy. I’m an ER nurse and never heard of this before. This will definitely help my nursing practice.
Hello, i have went to see a doctor and the doctor diagnosed my condition as BPPV. I am writing this to you hoping that you can give me some help.
So when i move around, i still feel slight unbalance especially when i move my head. Its been 5 days and i have tried doing this exercises twice (interval of 2 days) but i did not see my world spinning at all. Now, when i look downwards my head hurts a little but its not spinning nor i feel any dizziness, also i feel more fatigue and hard to concentrate. When i sleep i move my head and body to the other side but its always the movement that is feeling strange to me, like i am over sensitive when i am turning coz i can feel the blood(?) flowing? its just really strange feeling but i am not seeing my world spinning.
Please give me some guidance thank you so much
Since i was 16 im dealing with vertigo. I had at that time otitis media inner infection that make me.feel somehow like u expressed. Its recommended to be checkdd up by Specialist in face nose and throat. Otorrhinolaringology. Because might be other disordees associated with the ear. I remember tjey did several years ago a Ct scan from ears to se if i had injury inside. But nope. Just the ear infection.
Cured! THANK YOU! This was my very first time experiencing vertigo and I was afraid I would be stuck this way for years, because my grandmother used to complain of dizziness for decades. So grateful to be able to relax now. Thank you again.
After several long months of vertigo, I can't believe it took me going to an ENT to get this resolved when I could have searched for this video. My dad found this when I told him about the procedure the doctor gave me, and I was amazed to see that this in fact is the exact thing he walked me through.
Absolute life saver! Actually doing the maneuver is pretty uncomfortable but just prepare yourself first and know that it really works. I did it twice yesterday and today I feel soooo much better. Dizziness almost completely gone! Amazing! Why the hell do GP's not know about this and advise patients?!?!
Just found out about this home treatment after 3 weeks of this. No advice from doctor. First day and already getting better. Thank you.
Actually, ours did, but it was a printout she gave us. So good to have a video. At least she gave us the advice of WHEN to do mitigating exercises, as my husband's dizziness was pretty bad. from Perth, Western Australia.
First of all, thank you for this video. It helped me greatly with a recent bout of BPPV. But, I also wanted you to know that my doctor recommended this link. Thank you again!
This gives a whole new meaning to the phrase "crystal clear"...
I would like to thank whoever is responsible for this video.
I have just used this procedure for the second time in 6 years to relieve the symptoms associated with this type of vertigo and am pleased to say it has worked again.
I would advise anyone who tries this to not give up if it does not work first time.
I had to change position of the pillow and vary the time (to about 60 secs) and it worked after 5 attempts I think.
I remember it did not work first time when I had it 6 years ago.
This method is very effective. I tried 2 days earlier and recovered from BPPV. Tks for uploading such helpful video
I had a severe case of vertigo about 2 yrs ago. It's a pretty unpleasant condition to experience. It was so bad I almost fell over a couple of times, but was able to catch myself. I ended up going to the emergency room of my local hospital. After they gave me anti nausea meds, and an IV, I felt better, but told my friend about suffering vertigo. It was still there, just not as severe. He told me to try the the epley manuever, so I did and it worked! I was cured!
Instant result, vertigo gone as if it never was. MAGIC!!!!
It really work ? Because my mom suffering this dizziness from 10 year
How many time do in a day
A nice, clear video - much easier to follow than the leaflet I was given.
Some advice I thought might be worth passing on from the leaflet - though I'm not sure how easy it would be to follow! Perhaps try following another Epley manoeuvre with these steps, if the first manoeuvre only gives temporary relief . . .
"Following a successful Epley manoeuvre, the following are commonly advised. This is to allow the otoconia to settle in their new situation in the vestibule, and to reduce the risk of their falling back into the posterior semicircular canal:
- Do not lie flat for 48 hours. During this time sleep sitting in a chair.
- Do not lie on the affected side for one week.
- Ideally, try to avoid bending over (such as to tie shoelaces) for a week."
Ed Barrett how are you supposed to sleep sitting in a chair
I guess if you have it in both ears I am screwed
@@hannahprice3709 you have to do it....if you want to get rid of it completely....
Been dealing with this for 3 years did this and solved it. I questioned if my eyes would get all wonky like the video but my wife said they did. Crazy and literally life changing. Thank you so much for this videl
How long did it take for you to recover ? Need help
Thank you. I had this two months ago and suffered for a week before I found this video. It was a miracle.
Today, I woke up with vertigo again and immediately used this instruction.
Thank you. Thank you. A million thank you!!!!!
How long does it last before you have to do it agin
My story : Left ear was ringing for about 30 seconds Saturday. Monday morning I couldn’t get out of bed due to feeling the room was spinning, nauseous. Slept all day except for meals, rest did not help, my brain was experiencing a stress pain and I also had a stiff neck. Tuesday , Wednesday sick all day and continued sleeping a lot, felt slight relief in evenings. Thursday went to doc who told me to do this maneuver and prescribed serc. I took serc on the evening I didn’t feel it helped a lot. Doc also suggested a blood test to check for iron deficiency etc. I fasted for 12 hours and went to give blood and urine sample Friday morning. Had breakfast plus another dose of serc, did not feel relief and went to nap. Woke up and decided to try the maneuver , I felt the spinning stopped but still some dizziness and brain pain. Later in the day I had a neck massage and a Tylenol as my neck was sore, went for a drive( someone else drive) and came home feeling amazing. It’s been a few hours and I keep getting better. Waiting on blood test results and will repost in a few days my progress. Good luck to anyone going experiencing vertigo, hope you get relief!
Awesome!!! Update??
@@bluecollarusa5396 I was experiencing dizziness on and off for about three weeks and it just tapered off where I don’t have any symptoms at the moment.
Points to note
1. Change the head position a bit suddenly to impart some momentum to the crystal
2. Wait for 30-60 seconds between position changes
3. Notice how to get up and sit upright at the end.
Thankyou.
Hello~
Thank you for the helpful advice here~
By chance, would you know the answer to this question : if this doesnt work rhe first time, how long should i wait until trying the epley exercise once again ?~
@@smile2life929 You should stay at it for several months and not lose hope. It wouldn’t work for several weeks or months. Then suddenly, one day it will work and everything will immediately be fine.
@@HarmanHundal01 Thank you very much for your answer~ How many times a day / or how many times a week should the manoeuver be done ? How many hours/or days between each sequence ?
You can do it twice a day
I am so glad I came across this video. Thank a million for sharing this.
I was suffering for a few days with BPPV affecting my left ear.
This worked like a charm. I was a bit skeptical as to do it on my own or go to an ENT specialist. Although I knew I was taking a chance by doing it on my own, I went ahead with it. My husband helped me perform the procedure where he helped support my head and kept track of time. After the routine I did not know what to expect and so I went about my day as usual, but i made sure I do not do much neck movement and try to keep my head upright. I felt light headed and dizzy sometimes but no spinning thankfully. I also slept by placing my head on a lifted surface. Next day woke up feeling so much better.
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So glad I stumbled across this video.I've been dizzy since Good Friday when I literally fell on the floor with vertigo. It's completely cured me..for now anyway. BPPV is so horrible! Honestly anyone suffering just do this movement, even if the spinning is really awful as it was in my case you have to do it. Thank god for this video! Thank you!
Best solution is go to doctor, let doctor diagnosed the vertigo and take prescription drugs
I started experiencing vertigo and dizziness after I had a bad reaction to the Covid second shot. I was thinking I was screwed and I was gonna be dizzy my whole life. I listened to the Jocko podcast with Dr Kirk Parsley and they mentioned the Epley maneuver and how it fixed Jocko’s dizziness. Sure enough I tried it and it relieved my symptoms so much I’m just in disbelief and shock. Thank you.
This really helped a family member. Doing the exercise made him very nauseated and he vomited right after but it also fixed the dizzies and they haven't come back yet after a few days so looking good. He only had to do it ONE time.
If performed correctly, 80% of patients suffering from BPPV only needs to perform it one time for resolution.
@@fauquierent how many times inone day
i am a 71 yr old man and many years ago i had a very bad ear infection that left me with virtigo wich has lasted since that infection,infact i staggerd around like a drunk on numerous occations ,recently out of dessperation i visited my GP who told me of the EPLY method of treatment,well on trying this method, i must say i am astounded by the result becuase it`s GONE,GONE,GONE, i expect to wake up every morning and unwellcome it`s return and i am convinced now that it indeed ,will not return ,thank goodness,i have my life back,p.s. thanks for the FAB video,very simple and easy to understand.
Great to know that!
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Please how do I solve this because my eyes are twisting and I feel like a drunk person
Same here. Very bad ear infection after 8 hour flight to Europe. Ear canal filled with pus and painful. Dr in germany drained it but started having BPPV after that. It only happens when i lean my head back.
@@gfriedman99 these fucking doctors don't realize it's from an infection. every time I'm around sick people I get vertigo
After 5 hours of agony…CURED! And now I know how to do it if it ever happens again! Thank you so much for posting this!
It worked for my mom right away. And it worked for me just a few months ago. I did I did it by myself and succeeded from the first time. I can’t believe how easy the solution is!
Did you all have eye twitching? Thanks
First of all I owe you a big thank for this magical treatment of BPPV. I was suffering from bppv and it affected my left ear. So, I tried your way to get rid of it and it worked 120% it worked completely. Now, I don't feel dizzy while changing the side when I lay down. I'm fully cured ... I pray that you'll have everything that you want ... 🙏
From Pakistan ❤
Can't make this up but I tried this and it made me feel a lot better! I was simply working out at the gym until the room started spinning out of control, thought I was dehydrated, ling story short it was vertigo but this excercise help me a lot 💯
This hit me day before yesterday when I was underneath my pickup installing a new gas tank. I thought I was having a stroke or something. Luckily for me, (not him) my father in law had this happen to him a couple of years ago, so I we figured out what it was pretty quickly. I did this a couple of times today but I haven't tested myself on the ground laying down yet, but I feel some better I think. I may have to have assistance with holding my head and counting. Thank you for sharing this video!!
Had a terrible first time experience with bppv for 7 days, whenever i used to sleep on my left side, the whole room would spin to an extent that i would end up vomiting. I tried this maneuver at home for several times but didn’t work really, went to the doctor she did this maneuver on me and voila! It worked! Alhamdulilah!! Ended up crying with happy tears :’) #vertigosucks
Hi are you feeling good now? Or it will be back?
Definitely worked for me! I have had vertigo 3x so far this year, and knew nothing about the epley maneuver the first time, and took me a month and a half to get better. Second time, and now, used this method, and cleared up first try, each time! Just wished I knew why I keep having this issue this year........
I actually had an accident past week, couldn't understand what was happening to me,but after Googling symptoms i came across this video and how!
I tried yesterday but felt a dizzy later,
But today I am feeling perfectly fine.
So simple yet effective 😇
Hello. So I did the epley manuever today but still feel vertigo. Are you saying it might take until tomorrow for me to start feeling better?
Could you please explain how things worked out for you?
Worked perfectly. Really glad I found this video after two days of vertigo, and not weeks or even years like some other commenters.
I had vertigo for the last 2 weeks and now i watched this video and try the method it is so helpful thank you doc for uploading this video
Very instructional and so appreciated! Love the visualize of what is happening in the canal. Worked for me a few months ago after watching and I need it again today. Thank you so much!
I desperate for help I've had the condition for a few years now I've just had major stomach surgery and the Labrinthitis is back with a vengeance I feel so Ill cant stand the headaches and dizziness I have no Quality of life the medication I've had off my G P dosent work . In desperate for help thank u for all your comments x
Несмотря на неидеальное изображение нистагма - пожалуй, одна из лучших анимаций. Сколько лет прошло, все равно продолжаю ей пользоваться для иллюстрации процесса для коллег и пациентов. Спасибо!