First occurrence of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
It was a few years ago that I first experienced vertigo.
I remember being very confused at that time because I didn't even know what benign paroxysmal positional vertigo was.
The first symptom was feeling like the world was spinning when I woke up in the morning and sat on the bed.
I felt nauseous, had a headache, and dizziness, so I couldn't get up.
I lay down again, then got up after feeling a bit better.
After that, I didn't feel like the world was spinning, but I continued to feel dizzy, headache, and nausea.
I have a memory of being extremely terrified because I didn't know why.
I think I was almost in a state of panic~
The difference between knowing and not knowing is huge.
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) Treatment
I went to the ENT clinic and received treatment, and my symptoms improved~
I think I repeated the process of lying down and gently turning my head back and forth a few times after a simple test.
The direction or method of turning the head varies depending on which side the earwax has fallen to.
I also took medication that helps improve dizziness.
What is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo?
I found out that there is a substance called otoliths in the semicircular canals of the ear, but the otoliths are not in their proper place and have come loose, moving around and causing loss of balance and related symptoms.
It was fortunate that the issue was with ear canal stones and not a brain or other disease problem.
Among dizziness, the most positive condition is said to be benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.
Recurrent benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a problem
At the time of the first occurrence of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, it improved in about 1 to 2 weeks with physical therapy and medication, but the problem was that it recurred several times afterward.
About a year later, I experienced similar symptoms again, but they were less severe than the first time and lasted longer this time. I also sometimes lost my balance while walking and suddenly fainted.
At that time, I received treatment at the ENT department and was able to resume daily activities after about 1 to 2 weeks.
Recently, symptoms of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo have started to appear again.
The symptoms are not as severe as before, so I don't fall down or anything while walking.
My pupils don't dilate or spin, and the world doesn't spin either~
However, I feel dizzy when I wash my hair, and I experience slight dizziness when I sit up in the morning.
It's not severe, but there's discomfort, so I can't tilt my head up or down.
Since the symptoms are vague, I haven't gone to the hospital~
The recurrent benign paroxysmal positional vertigo I have experienced~
The symptoms tend to lessen with each recurrence, but the issue is that I occasionally feel dizziness in daily life.
I always feel dizzy when I lie down or get up in the morning~
I feel a bit afraid in the morning when I wake up, worried that I might feel more dizzy.
It's really uncomfortable when I wash my hair. I get dizzy even if I just tilt my head slightly, so I don't look forward to washing my hair.
It's a bit mild, but I think I developed something like trauma.
Looking at the sky, watching the sun, gazing up at high places—these things can't be done freely~
It seems that the quality of life is declining in various ways~
When BPPV recurs, the symptoms are not severe but seem to last for a long time.
Has anyone experienced symptoms like mine?
Or is there anyone around you who has experienced difficulty or has overcome recurrent benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)?
I went to the ENT department for symptoms of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, but could another department's consultation be better?
How important is a kidney stone~
These days, I realize how important it is to maintain and live with a sense of balance.
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