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BPPV vs Menieres dizziness

Discussion in 'Your Living Room' started by Donamo, May 28, 2024.

  1. May 28, 2024 #1
    Donamo

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    What are your thoughts on the different feelings between the two. I have had both in the past but not lately. When I had the BPPV, I thought is was my Meniere's vertigo until I realized it was occurring with movement, i.e. a golf swing. I had it fixed by a physiotherapist.

    I was just having my lunch and as I was putting a forkful of food into my mouth, the food started to fall and so I think I quickly tilted my head back a bit and moved it forward to catch the food in my mouth before it fell. I got dizzy soon after. I am wondering if this is BPPV dizzy or Meniere's dizzy.

    It is now about 30 minutes after that event and I am starting to feel better.

    Does BPPV fix itself or does it absolutely need intervention by a professional to get fixed?

    Do you think the crystals could just get a little out of whack with that movement and now be okay?

    I know there are no firm hard answers, but I'm looking for opinions.
     
  2. May 29, 2024 #2
    Lilja

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    Hi Donamo, I have no idea what this abbreviation stands for.
    What my Doc says: you can always have lice and fleas.
    I never had a vertigo/ Meniere attack without pain in my spine and neck.
    Not very helpful, I'm afraid...
    Lilja
     
  3. May 29, 2024 #3
    Mr. Dutchie

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    According to my ENT specialist, the co-occurrence of BPPV and Meniere's disease is not highly probable. He suggests that sudden movements after focusing on an object may trigger vertigo due to the compromised balance organ. BPPV symptoms are likened to feeling nauseous after turning over in bed abruptly. Personally, I must be cautious when walking in the city, especially while looking at shops while moving in another direction, as it may lead to immediate vertigo without a clear visual horizon.
     
  4. May 29, 2024 #4
    Donamo

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    Lilja BPPV = Benin Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. It's when the crystals in the inner ear get out of position and cause vertigo. I had it last summer and it took me a while to realize it wasn't my Meniere's.

    Mr. Dutchie, I can relate to your walking scenario. I can get the same type of feeling in a grocery store looking at product while walking.

    I've had a few more "waves" of dizziness since starting this thread and now I'm sure it is not BPPV this time as there was no movement involved as a possible cause in my more recent dizziness. I wish it was BPPV as that can be fixed.

    I guess these waves are just more Meniere's but seems a little different this time. No extra ear fullness, no extra hearing loss. Checked my BP, seems good 118/61, 64 pulse.

    sigh.
     
  5. May 30, 2024 #5
    Mr. Dutchie

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    Donamo, regarding walking: Are you familiar with the official test to assess the extent of your balance impairment? The test involves focusing on a point across the room, walking towards it with eyes open, then attempting to walk backward with eyes closed. Individuals with Meniere's disease tend to walk towards their affected ear, while those with BPPV or no condition walk straight. After conducting a personal experiment, I discovered that walking back and forth a few times with my eyes closed results in moving in a star pattern.*
     
  6. May 30, 2024 #6
    Donamo

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    Ha! No, I've never heard of that. Thanks!

    I am perfectly fine today - no waves of dizziness, so far. The mystery continues.
     
  7. May 30, 2024 #7
    Kevinb003

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    Also, if you stand in one spot with your arms held out straight, parallel to the ground, then look straight ahead and close your eyes. Walk in place for 7-10 seconds (pick your feet up like marching) then open your eyes. If you have Meniere’s you will be facing an area in the direction of your affected ear and not the spot you originally were looking at when you first closed your eyes. Less danger of falling this way. I was floored when my oto fist had me do this. I started at 12 and when opened my eyes I was at 3 (analog clock reference).
     
  8. Jun 4, 2024 #8
    TR3B

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    Do the epley maneuver and eliminate the BPPV forever.

    The last ENT I saw at Ohio State said the exact opposite and they're using the epley maneuver to cure the BPPV.

     
  9. Jun 4, 2024 #9
    Donamo

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    Yeah, well, I've had both, so that pretty much settles that question.
     
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  10. Jun 4, 2024 #10
    TR3B

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    Easiest way to tell is do the epley maneuver. If you don't feel it or have the involuntary eye movement, it's meniere's.
     
  11. Jun 15, 2024 at 1:19 AM #11
    Marta

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    Hi Donamo
    I have experienced BPPV twice. What helped was physio exercises I found on YouTube. I did epley manoeuvre al well. All helped.
    All the best
     

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