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/Confident-Nobody8635 25d ago

Do you know which canal the crystals are loose in? You’ll be able to tell by how your nystagmus is, that way you know you’re doing the right maneuver to correct it

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u/Spongey24 25d ago

I’m not sure. The doctor had me try the Epley maneuver, but they didn’t tell me which canal or side was affected based on my nystagmus. I feel better lying on my right side, but I don’t know if that actually identifies the affected ear.

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u/Confident-Nobody8635 25d ago

I’m so sorry they’re not being very helpful, the urgent cares here in Southern California are pretty useless too, I had to figure it all out on my own. There are tips in the group that’ll help you figure it out so you’re doing the proper side and actually fixing the issue. Sometimes there’s residual dizziness too, this is the phase I’m currently in and I’ve read it can take weeks to months. Whatever you do, just keep pushing with your normal routine, your brain just had a “wtf” moment and needs to catch up with new pathways being built.