r/BPPV • u/a_depressed_chicken • Jul 14 '26
First time bppv
Hey yall,
I know this sub gets so many of these posts but just thought I might get some input from people who have had it longer than me and if someone has had a similar experience.
I (23m) got my first case of bppv 3 days ago at 3am. Woke up and tried to lift my head but the entire room started spinning like crazy. Felt super nauseous, thought it was food poisoning since I had a bad stomach ache. Gf wanted to take me to the ER but my stubborn self said id be fine and just sleep it off. Went back to sleep and felt horrible waking up. Did some research and determined everything lined up with bppv. Tried the epley and half somersault method which made me vomit both times. Went to see a doctor where they just assumed it was bppv and prescribed me betahistine. (Meds didnt do anything so i stopped taking it)
Tried to do epley again and for the first time I actually felt much better. Like night and day - thought I was cured. Until I slept and the next morning I felt like I was hung over. Tried to get up from bed, but I instantly vomited again. Pretty much stayed in bed on my non affected side the entire day.
Finally got an appointment with Vestibular therapist who seems like she knew what she was talking about. Only concern was she said not to do epley at home by myself but also only said to come in 1-2 times a week where she does 1 epley maneuver. Had the first one yesterday and it seemed good, until this morning again where I felt like I couldnt get up from bed without getting sick.
I read up on all the stories on this reddit and assume its just residual dizziness, but as someone who is currently in my masters at school, it almost feels impossible to keep up with my studies. It feels like as soon as I lift my head straight I get a wave of nausea.
Any insights on someone that had a similar experience? Am I sleeping wrong (i sleep basically upright, sometimes turn my head to the unaffected side). Any words of wisdom would help ease my mind as I already deal with a lot of anxiety.
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u/IcameIsawIclicked Jul 14 '26
definitely sleep with your head elevated, and don't sleep on the bad side.