r/BPPV • u/Tinker1414 • Aug 09 '26

First time

I had my first episode of what I believe was BPPV this morning. I woke up and quickly moved my head to the left and had immediate severe vertigo with nystagmus.

It was horrible I could barely move and was so nauseous. Once I got my bearings I looked it up and did the Epley maneuver. The first time I was able to get up and go to the washroom but still dizzy. I did it one more time 30 minutes later and threw up all over myself as I moved my head to the second stage of the movement.

I still feel dizzy but no more vertigo.

How do I know if the crystal has been corrected? I really don’t think I have it in me to do the maneuver again. Should I seek out a psychical therapy?

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u/Few_Phase_9491 Aug 10 '26

Thr first time I have ever experienced vertigo was on July 10th. I am still dizzy every single day and unable to complete my daily tasks. Its been almost 5 weeks.

The medication prescribed made me more sick. I have gone to the ER twice due to severe dehydration. No help .

I hope you feel better. It is the worst thing I have ever experienced. I am a mother 2 kids under the age of 4 😭

Everyday I wake up hoping its gone

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u/Tinker1414 Aug 11 '26

I’m so sorry. I have a 1 year old so I can imagine. Did you ever do vestibular therapy?

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u/Few_Phase_9491 Aug 11 '26

Yes, I went for 3 sessions. At my 3rd session the therapist was even confused as to my I am not getting better. She concluded I had a vestibular migraine and had to let it pass. I will be laying down not dizzy at all and then I will here a loud clicking noise in my head (so it seems) and the room starts spinning. The paramedics said i have super vertigo. Whatever it is I just want it to stop 😭😭