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12-05-2008, 08:45 PM
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what's an Epley?
Hi all. I have a question strictly out of curiousity since I don't have BPPV. What is an Epley and how is it done?
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First vertigo attack in 1993. dx with vestibular migraines in 2000. vertigo turned 24/7 in 2005. on disability 2005. dx of Menieres in 2007 (or could be VN but insurance didn't understand that dx and both fit a dx). 
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12-05-2008, 09:41 PM
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Re: what's an Epley?
HI,
An Epley is usually for people that have BPPV. I have heard that it normally does not work for other disorders. Basically what it is, is a manuver they do with your head, usually while you are laying down that puts the crystals or rocks back into place. Crystals become loose in the ear canal and float around in the fluid which is what usually causes us to spin when we put our heads in a particular position. The epley will put those crystals back into place and hopefully stop or slow down the spinning feeling. Some have to have it done a few times and some have to only have it done once. I had it done 3 times and now I have an excerise that I do at home when I start to get the spins. My PT calls it "bed excerise". I hope that helps, I am not sure how it works if you do not have BPPV though. Maybe someone else has some info on that. Leigh
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DX with Vestibular Neuritis Jan 06 but have had episodes since 1988, the worst being 12 yrs ago. I also have BPPV off and on. Have imporved alot with VRT, which I did for four months. I will probably have this all my life but will not give up 
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12-06-2008, 04:37 PM
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Re: what's an Epley?
Here's a link to a you tube video of the Epley .... if someone does have crystals that do need to be repositioned - they will likely feel really dizzy in some of the positions. As a BPPV sufferer, it's not really a pleasant experience, but I'm definitely glad Dr. Epley came up with it because it does make a difference.
Here's the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqokxZRbJfw&NR=1
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12-06-2008, 08:21 PM
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Re: what's an Epley?
Thanks for the replies. It won't help me, but I was curious since I've read about it on here from the bppv people. Before getting diagnosed I had several doctors do it on me and the most that happened to me was I got a head rush from all the blood. I am glad it can help some people though.
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First vertigo attack in 1993. dx with vestibular migraines in 2000. vertigo turned 24/7 in 2005. on disability 2005. dx of Menieres in 2007 (or could be VN but insurance didn't understand that dx and both fit a dx).
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12-08-2008, 09:19 AM
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Re: what's an Epley?
I had no idea was an Epley was all this while, and definately did not know YouTube has such supporting balance videos...
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Regards Imaz Almost fainted on 11/12/07 with a spun out sensation. Blood works normal. 14/12/07 almost fainted driving home from work, went to ER. ENT diagnosed possible ETD dysfunction & possible V.N. Symp. inc Lightheadedness, stiff neck, ear full/dullness, ear popping & ringing, blured vision, light sensitivity, anxiety, shortness breath, pulpitations, fatigue, brain fog, dizzy/falling out feeling. PT suspected it was 90% VN & 10% migrane assoc. Been given VRT to do at home. Clean MRI done on 04/07/08 on the head and iams area. ENG test performed showed normal behaviours. Often cough with some flem/blood at least once a day, (believe the blood/flem is coming from the nose). Since then I occasionally feel like fainting at random
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01-06-2009, 10:12 PM
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Re: what's an Epley?
Moving thread
Jill
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Dizziness & Vertigo for 18 years. Diagnosis Autoimmune Inner Ear Disorder (AIED) Full story read here. http://thedizzylounge.com/jill.htm Myspace ~http://www.myspace.com/jillk2010 Disclaimer ~ The hope of this site is to offer support, comfort and advice based on our own experience's. However we are not doctors and none of the information here is intended to take the place of a doctors professional opinion or treatment.
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01-10-2010, 10:27 AM
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Re: what's an Epley?
Moving up ~
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Dizziness & Vertigo for 18 years. Diagnosis Autoimmune Inner Ear Disorder (AIED) Full story read here. http://thedizzylounge.com/jill.htm Myspace ~http://www.myspace.com/jillk2010 Disclaimer ~ The hope of this site is to offer support, comfort and advice based on our own experience's. However we are not doctors and none of the information here is intended to take the place of a doctors professional opinion or treatment.
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