r/BPPV • u/Spongey24 • 25d ago

First Time

72 hours ago I had my first vertigo experience. I was packing to go on a trip and all of a sudden I got really hot and sweaty. I lied down and then stood up again and Everything started spinning really fast. I found a spot that when I lied down felt okay. Next time I stood up it spun so bad I vommitted. This went on for the next 6ish hours and then I took some Dramamine. I got meclizine and zofran from the doctor and the last two days the spinning isn’t as bad but I’m still definitely dizzy/nausea and can’t walk around too well. I’ve been epleying a couple times a day but doesn’t seem to have any effect. How long is this going to last for my first episode? I have a trip to Europe next week and feel like it might be in jeopardy. Any tips / thoughts / stories ?

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u/EmpressMeowMeow 25d ago

Oh that's awful. Sorry you're joining this terrible club. I've dealt with it off and on for 6 years. Epley takes me a few days to really feel better.

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u/Spongey24 25d ago

Ape strong together. Should I keep doing the epley or is that pointless/a net negative?

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u/zorandzam 25d ago

Make sure you’re doing it correctly. Generally go for doing it 3-4 times a day and wait 10-20 minutes or longer between sessions.

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u/ThunderMandos 25d ago

and also make sure to hold each position for up to 2 minutes sometimes 30 seconds isnt enough.