update on my vertigo
 

Wow, have I missed a lot while I was out of town for a week. Still trying to get caught up. I left right after I had some testing done for my vertigo and received the results while I was on vacation. The diagnosis is BPPV which is, as some of you already know, Benign paroxsymal positional vertigo. The remedy is a few rounds of physical therapy and I should be good as new. Basically what happens is that these crystals that form in the ear become dislodged and cause the vertigo. My ENG test came back very positive for BPPV. I am so relieved and thankful it isn't anything worse. Once again, the sisters on here were right. I am telling you, if you ever want support, help or advice, this is one heck of a place to find it. Some of you hit it right on the head with that diagnosis. Thank you..I start pt in a few weeks.

rina, I had a feeling that's what it was since I too suffer from BPPV. But once we are dx with bc I know where the mind goes instantly when you have symptoms like that. I bet you are SO relieved now. (You can breath again!) :)

Thanks for the update...I'm so happy you got such good news. Now you can relax and enjoy your Holidays without that hanging over your head. Wooo hooo.

Chelee

You've got that right Chelee. You're right, once diagnosed with bc, one can't help but worry, but I really try not to most of the time. Dizziness, however is a scary thing and because I have never experienced this before I admit I was truly worried. Much relieved now thanks to you and many on here. Thanks.

Glad to hear it's nothing serious Rina, thanks for the update!

Thanks for sharing the good news, Rina! I am so happy for you. Have a wonderful holiday season.

Wonderful news on your vertigo! I know it must be a big relief to know what is causing the dizziness and that it is a benign condition. Mary Ann

Thanks for sharing the good news, Rina! I hope you had a good trip.

Great News Rina - only those of us with BC would be happy with a diagnosis like this. Hopefully the physio will take care of it for you.

all the best
caya

What wonderful news. Just get everything back into position now!

So glad your dx was BPPV! Mine went away after a short time...and I only have a vague dizzy spell from time to time now! WHen they say we have "rocks in our head" they are not kidding!!!

Thanks everyone for all your wishes. I have had one physical therapy session and I am experiencing no vertigo now. I wish everyone's problems could be solved so simply. I have another session tomorrow but I am sure that will be my last one as long as I have no symptoms. I truly appreciate everyone's concern and supportive. I am so thankful to all my her2 sisters and brothers. Happy Holidays to all and a very Happy and healthy New Year too.

Rina, Wow, that's great...one appt. and it's gone. Woo hoo! I've been dealing with BPPV for at least 7 years now. I wonder why my neuro or my primary doc has never offered to do anything about it when obviously there are ways to get rid of it. At my next appt. I will be bringing this up to my doc.

I'm glad you shared your success story with this Rina...that is wonderful news. Good timing...vertigo is such a pain...I'm glad you have it all taken care of before the Holidays...yeah! Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Chelee