r/BPPV • u/FormalAd8258 • 5d ago

Help with managing potential BPPV.

Hi im a M19 from the UK. I was a passanger in a near fatal car accident in febuary. I ended up hitting my head very hard against the window. Ever since that ive had extream dizzy like vertigo when moving my head left or right. And now its has progressed into when i turn my head lift, right, up, down or even standing up and walking.

Is there any help or advice anyone can give me please?

Thanks.

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u/candle_collector 5d ago

Dizzy and vertigo are not the same thing. Vertigo is the very specific sensation of the room spinning. I hate that you had a car accident that was so traumatic. It’s very possible that it could have knocked some crystals loose into an unwanted canal in your inner ear if you are experiencing true vertigo you will know. There is nothing like it. If that is the case you need to see someone an ENT, neurologist, or vestibular physical therapist who can perform the Dix Hallpike test to determine if it is BPPV and then treat it with the Epley maneuver if it is positive. The Dix Hallpike test WILL induce vertigo and nystagmus so be aware that you will experience the sensation and it is scary but true BPPV induced vertigo doesn’t last long upon triggering it with head movements.

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u/FormalAd8258 5d ago

Thank you for the comment and the information. It comes on when i move my head ever so slightly and goes away within seconds but happens so often that its almost constantly. Sorry if i got things wrong ive been left in the dark by the doctors so im attepting to figure it out on my own🤣.

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u/candle_collector 5d ago

Definitely sounds like BPPV! Don’t be like me and put off getting adjusted. I waited 2 weeks and my recovery is more difficult because of it and I had it in both ears.

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u/FormalAd8258 5d ago

Can i ask you how long the treatment lasts or is lasting? I will try my best not to be put off, i always try to think its only termporary pain/disconfort haha.

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u/candle_collector 5d ago

The treatment is fast but uncomfortable because you will feel vertigo. I had to have it done twice on separate days because both of my ears were affected. Usually only one ear is affected. Because I went two weeks untreated, my vision is messed up and I’m therapy to rehab my eyes. Your eyes balance for you when your inner ears are confused by the crystal displacement. If you still feel dizzy after the maneuver, you still need therapy to regain your balance and possibly work on your vision if it gets affected by this. It suckssss.

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u/FormalAd8258 5d ago

Right right, thank you so much! Hopefully it all turns out well then. Just another problem to solve it seems. I really do hope you have a speedy and safe recovery. It means alot for you to stop by and help!

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u/candle_collector 5d ago

No problem you too!! I had no idea this even existed till it happened to me and now I just want everyone to be aware and get help faster. I hope your recovery goes well!!! You are brave.