Brandt-Daroff Exercises: FOR Dr. Yarber's Patients

Sit on the side of the bed, focus on something and try to lean as far as you can to one side, trying to touch your head to the bed. Repeat procedure on the opposite side; go back and forth 10 times as quickly as possible. Have a person or chair in front of you for balance during the exercise.

   EPLEY's MANEUVER: FOR Dr. Simmon's, Dr. Steven's, Dr. McAuley's and Dr. Berry's Patients

Some doctors consider this to be the most effective BPV treatment. It involves a maneuver done in the office to move the offending piece of calcium to a different part of the inner ear where it will no longer cause problems.

MEDICATION: medications may be prescribed to assist in relieving spinning sensations. These drugs may include: Sedative-hypnotics, anticholinergics, antihistamines. However, medications are often not effective in treating vertigo.

HOME TREATMENT: you can work to manage the dizziness associated with BPV with the following tips: 

Be vigilant- losing your balance is always a possibility. Be aware of your surroundings and avoid placing yourself at risk. Falls can cause serious injuries. 

SIT DOWN: Whenever you feel dizzy, take a seat. Sitting down during a dizzy spell can help you to avoid a fall. 

BE SAFETY CONSCIOUS: take precautions such as using good lighting in the home and using a cane for stability.

KNOW YOUR TRIGGERS: preventing symptoms of  vertigo from becoming worse during episodes of BPV can be as simple as avoiding the positions that trigger it.

LONG-TERM OUTLOOK FOR BPV: Living with the condition can be challenging. BPV is uncomfortable but manageable, and it usually improves with time. Unfortunately, BPV may still recur after successful treatment, and it may return without warning. 

POST EPLEY/ SEMONT MANEUVER VISIT: Your doctor has treated you with a head positioning maneuver to move the particles in the inner ear so that you no  longer have symptoms. Some patients need more than one treatment.