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Help For Vertigo

jubilant — Tue, 19 May 2026 14:01:22 GMT

Thought I would share this as I and so many other people I've talked to lately knew nothing about it. A couple of weeks ago I was in the hospital for a couple of days having every test you can have for a stroke. Thankfully it was not a stroke. About 2 1/2 to 3 yrs. ago it was.

There is now therapy you can get for it. Not just the normal neck exercises they give you. A therapist came in and took me through it. It went totally away and hasn't come back since! I have talked to others (even my dentist) who say they had never heard of this and they had relatives who they would tell....so thought I would share it here.

Re: Help For Vertigo

Lisa Y — Tue, 19 May 2026 14:09:32 GMT

@jubilant Good morning! I have episodes of vertigo, not fun. I also get dizzy spells if I move me head too fast. My doctor suggested "vestibular physical therapy". Is that what the therapist in the hospital did with you?

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Boehm Collector — Tue, 19 May 2026 14:10:50 GMT

@jubilant My niece's husband recently started experiencing vertigo. He was prescribed an anti-depressant. My DB is a physician. He told me anti-depressants aren't only used for depression, It seems to have worked for my niece's husband.

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jubilant — Tue, 19 May 2026 14:38:38 GMT

I'm not sure what they called it but they had me set on the bed legs in front of me....back towards end of bed. Then they had me turn my head to the right for 45 seconds then the therapist put her hands on my head and had me fall backwards fast while still holding my head. It worked! I shortened this a little so don't try this without full instructions. There's one more thing to do at the end. I have not had a vertigo attack since that moment!

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jubilant — Tue, 19 May 2026 14:43:37 GMT

They did prescribe me something called

Meclizine 3 x a day. I only took 1 when I came home from the hospital and have never had to take another one! It has sedative side effects for sure.

Re: Help For Vertigo

jubilant — Tue, 19 May 2026 14:45:39 GMT

I wanted to add that I can make an appointment for more therapy at the hospital if needed. So far so good!

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Icegoddess — Tue, 19 May 2026 14:49:19 GMT

Sounds like the Epley Maneuver. It's not new. It's to re-position crystals that form in your ear and then move into a bad place in the ear canal. However, when I had it done at my ear Dr.'s FYZICAL Balance Center, there was no falling back quickly. Everything was done slowly and gently.

I always thought it had to be done quickly, but she said no. But, it was most important to start by turning your head towards the offending ear first. I've never known which ear is the offending one though.

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willowbark — Tue, 19 May 2026 15:50:44 GMT

One year I had vertigo about 5 times maybe more but then it suddenly stopped and I can't attribute it to the epley maneuver because I was getting vertigo during that time.

What I changed and it may in fact be coincidental but I stopped eating at fast food completely including Subway, Carl Jrs, KFC and Taco Bell.

I wasn't really into taking vitamins per se but did include protein powder and bone broth collagen from mercola. I haven't had vertigo all during the pandemic and all during the extremely stressful time when my husband got sick and then passing away. Dealt with many issues regarding taking care of bills, etc, mortuary and still no vertigo.

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cindyNC — Tue, 19 May 2026 16:35:31 GMT

Unfortunately, I have vertigo frequently. Once it was really bad and I had the Mezcaline (sp).

Sort of figured out on my own that often it is due to my not drinking enough fluids. Mostly happens when changing position.

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Tori3569 — Tue, 19 May 2026 16:57:28 GMT

@willowbark wrote:
One year I had vertigo about 5 times maybe more but then it suddenly stopped and I can't attribute it to the epley maneuver because I was getting vertigo during that time.

What I changed and it may in fact be coincidental but I stopped eating at fast food completely including Subway, Carl Jrs, KFC and Taco Bell.

I wasn't really into taking vitamins per se but did include protein powder and bone broth collagen from mercola. I haven't had vertigo all during the pandemic and all during the extremely stressful time when my husband got sick and then passing away. Dealt with many issues regarding taking care of bills, etc, mortuary and still no vertigo.

I have Meneires disease, so frequent vertigo. One of the things that definitely brings mine on is salt. So the fast food aspect makes perfect sense, along with enough hydration.

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Kachina624 — Tue, 19 May 2026 18:22:33 GMT

@jubilant. Sounds like a version of the Eppley Maneuver. I had a PT do it to me and it worked for about 2 weeks.

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RescueLover — Tue, 19 May 2026 21:26:39 GMT

@jubilant 🌼

A couple years ago I went to a Vestibular Therapist for my balance issues and after a few weeks of not seeing any improvement she did that same exact maneuver on me.

She explained how it had something to do with moving Crystals into place.

You were lucky ! It didn’t work for me. It actually made my condition worse. Probably why she didn’t do it at the start.

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RescueLover — Tue, 19 May 2026 21:36:17 GMT

I’ve heard if you’ve had vertigo before you are more prone to get it again.

An inner ear infection caused my Vertigo years ago.

Being off balance though is not the same as Vertigo.

My off balance issues started when I was prescribed Omeprezole for acid reflux. I called the Pharmacist who told me, Yes you will be off balance, but as long as you’re not falling down keep taking it. 🥴

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SilleeMee — Tue, 19 May 2026 23:43:18 GMT

Only a couple of times in the distant past I had bad vertigo episodes, nausea and the whole nine yards. Doctor told me it was from dehydration. Thought I was drinking enough water but apparently not. Getting older means dehydration can occur more easily. So these days I stay hydrated and I haven't had vertigo since those days in the past. tg.

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AngelPuppy1 — Wed, 20 May 2026 10:21:12 GMT

Sounds like a form of the Epley move. I had this done a couple of times and it made me so deathly sick - and besides that, it didn't work! I said -- nope -- never again. I don't know what helps me, but I believe that reducing salt and drinking more fluids does help.

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wagirl — Wed, 20 May 2026 14:58:11 GMT

I had a couple of episodes of postional vertigo and my chiro dr did a hands on thing that settle the "crystals" that get out of whack in the ears. You can do the same thing on yourself --I haven't yet but will look it up. Not sure what the name of the procedure is but it doesn't hurt. Look on youtube.

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ROMARY — Thu, 21 May 2026 01:15:17 GMT

Some folks use Bonine OTC. Maybe 1/4 or 1/2 of a tablet to begin with. Of course, read all precautions and interactions with your meds, and always ask your doc.

Years and years ago, my DM's physical therapist gave her various exercises.

One was staring at a single object from a distance away.

Sitting, and then progressing to standing and staring at the object.

Holding onto a chair or walker for balance.

That exercise is the only one that I recall. I don't know what happened to the pages of exercises and illustrations.

The best of luck and a complete recovery.

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ROMARY — Thu, 21 May 2026 01:31:18 GMT

P.S. Come to think of it, my DDad was prescribed Antivert. Years and years before my DM's mild episode of vertigo. Triggered by riding an elevator and/or being on a large commuter type of boat.

It's most likely similar to Bonine and / or it possibly is available OTC. ?

Again, consult you doctor.

Re: Help For Vertigo

jubilant — Thu, 21 May 2026 12:23:57 GMT

Thanks everyone for your input. I think it does sound like that Epley Manuever.