Q: I had such a bad attack of vertigo that my boyfriend drove me to urgent care. The doctor got it to go away by having me lie down and then moving my head around. Why did I have that episode of ...
DEAR DOCTOR K: I suffer from benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. I’ve heard that something called the Epley maneuver may help. Could you explain what this is? DEAR READER: Vertigo is the sensation ...
Vertigo is an intense sensation that your surroundings are spinning or moving uncontrollably, even when you are standing still. It is a symptom of an underlying issue affecting the brain or inner ear.
The spinning sensation and dizziness you get from vertigo can limit your activities and make you feel sick. But depending on the cause, some simple maneuvers (exercises or steps) you can do at home ...
Although not physically risky, the maneuver can briefly intensify the symptoms of vertigo, and it can cause nausea or even vomiting. In most cases, the Epley maneuver resolves positional vertigo. If ...
Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Vertigo is an intense ...