tommorow I am having treatment

[mirry]

Hi everyone , Im getting myself a little worked up about going to hospital tomorrow to have treatment for my inner ear.
They say I have crystals that need to be put into the ear canal where they belong , cos at the moment they are floating about outside the canal.
This is causing me terrible dizziness.
They told me they will throw me about in certain positions to get the crystals to move.

Cant beleive how nervous i feel about this , Ive been dizzy 6 years now and was told it was my anxiety , so this means alot to me , it might help me, or it might not work. I also have MAV silent migraine which causes dizziness.

Im so fed up with it all and dont want to be too hopefull but it means so much.........has anyone else had it done ? and did it work for them ?

[EebyJeeby]

Hi Mirry,

I think you're referring to the Epley manoeuvre. I haven't had it done myself but I did look into it as I had BPPV last year - just turned my head round sharply to look at the cat behind my chair and the next thing I knew, the room was spinning!

However, I did see this treatment done on a programme on the telly just the other day. They don't throw you about, it's not as rough as that! The lady was moved through various positions, which were held for a minute or two, but none of them were unnatural. Combinations of sitting/lying with head turned one way or the other. Apparently it works really well and just one treatment can do the trick.

It's a bit like one of those old maze games with ball bearings in. You have to move the thing around to guide the balls down the right channel.

Try not to worry and let us know how you get on. Hopefully, you'll be much better afterwards.

Eeb x

[dawny]

good luck mirry

thinking of you

dawny

[LucyA]

Hi Mirry,
I'm sorry to hear about the trouble you've had with your ear. If I sleep on my back at night then I wake up and everything spins for about 5 minutes, it's horrible and I'm so sorry that you've had to put up with it for 6 years.
As nervous as you may be about this treatment, I'm sure it is worth it. Just think of how great you will feel if it works, and you will never have to worry about it again.
Best of luck hun,
Lucy xxxx

[debera]

good luck mirry. i will be thinking of you
debera:hugs: :hugs: :hugs:

[chalky]

Hi Mirry,

I haven't had this problem but I did have ear syringing done last year.The Doctor and his staff were first class.They took their time and explained everything before they did it.The procedure was much less traumatic than I had expected.
I am sure you will be well looked after.
Best wishes,
Chalky

[margaret911]

Good luck for tomorrow Mirry
I will be thinking about you.
love Mags xxx

[yorkylover]

Good luck Mirry
:bighug1: :bighug1: :bighug1: :bighug1:

[Piglet]

Hope Eebs put your mind at rest there hun. All the best for tomorrow! :hugs:

Love Piglet :flowers:

[lorac]

Good luck Mirry I will be thinking of you

Love
Carol
xxxx:hugs: :hugs:

[bet]

Best of luck Mirry.

bet x

[russell]

hi mirry

i've had the epley manouvers and its the only thing thats ever worked for me. it doesnt hurt but it will probably make you feel dizzy i always make sure i have some ginger before and after as it helps with the nausea that i get with it. my advice would be to have someone go with you and don't plan do anything after wards and to stay very still and quiet for the rest of the day also don't do any of the movements that normally make you feel dizzy i.e lay ing on your back and turning over. i find i just need time for things too settle. i wish you luck and i'm sure you'll find it worth while.

[mirry]

Thanks everyone for the support , I do not like appointments at the best of times,lol.

Russell, it great they helped you , My specialist said he thinks it might be bppv , hes not 100 per cent sure but we are gonna try it to see if it helps.
With your bppv apart from the head movements ,did you feel unbalanced alot ?

not long to wait now ......5 hours!

[JennyW]

Hi Mirry,

I think you're referring to the Epley manoeuvre. I haven't had it done myself but I did look into it as I had BPPV last year - just turned my head round sharply to look at the cat behind my chair and the next thing I knew, the room was spinning!

Eeb x

I too had BPPV, about 2 years ago. I had fallen over and banged my head and was dizzy for weeks. My doctor informed me that the crystals can get dislodged from the ear canal - hence the dizziness. It "normally" settles on its own but in cases where it doesn't, then special maneouvres are carried out (as Eeb has said). My GP explained them to me and I looked into on the internet. The only thing my GP said was that it can make you feel a bit queezy. Mine did settle so I didn't have to have any further treatment.

Just to add, I did feel unbalanced on and off during the day - it didn't just happen with certain head movements. I always found the mornings worse too. The doctor said this is usually because you are laying in one position for 7/8 hours for the crystals to settle.

Good luck :hugs: and think how much better you'll feel after :yesyes: