Posted on Tue, Jul 24, 2012 : 3:09 p.m.
Dizzy? You might find relief on YouTube, U-M study finds
By Cindy Heflin
If you’re having a bout of vertigo, you might be able to find relief on everyone’s favorite source for funny cat videos.
That’s right, relief can be found on YouTube, according to an article in U.S. News & World Report.
A study authored by Kevin Kerber, of the University of Michigan Health System, found videos on YouTube adequately demonstrating a procedure that relieves a common type of dizziness, which often goes untreated by doctors, the article reported.
- Read the article in U.S. News & World Report.
- Watch a demonstration of the Epley maneuver to treat vertigo below.
Comments
noshopadopt
Thu, Jul 26, 2012 : 2:33 a.m.
I have never tried the Epley manuever, because by the time I learned of it, my attacks were so severe that it is impossible for me to do it or have anyone do it. My attacks laid me out for a week or more, during which it was all I could do to crawl slowly with my eyes closed to the bathroom; even then I would get sick on the way. I have found relief with chiropractic on the C1 and C2 vertebrae; my primary doctor [who also suffers from vertigo] agreed it was worth a try, and so far so good. Severe attacks are beyond horrible!
a2gretta
Wed, Jul 25, 2012 : 12:19 p.m.
There are several YouTube videos. In the one I have used a woman is demonstrating at a convention and talking to medical professionals, I think. The instructions are very clear. BPPV becomes more common as you age. I have had momentary issues which resolved without doing the exercises and two episodes which required help. You folks who have it last for days have my sympathy!
babyblue817
Tue, Jul 24, 2012 : 11:37 p.m.
So timely! I get BPV (benign positional vertigo) once every 4-6 months and it takes me out for about 24 hours- nausea, vomiting, the whole bit. Just got an "attack" yesterday...so will definitely check this video out!
a2miguy
Tue, Jul 24, 2012 : 9:55 p.m.
This is so very timely. I read a text version of this, but it was a bit tricky to understand. Thank you for posting this video. Can't wait to try it and see if I can rid myself of this problem.
Fatkitty
Tue, Jul 24, 2012 : 8:30 p.m.
Vertigo seems to be more common. When I had my first episode 25 years ago, everyone I talked to (outside of the doctor's office) associated vertigo with the movie of the same name, and they thought I was afraid of heights. This stuff is the worst - always knocks me down for at least 3 or 4 days. Glad to see UM putting this out there to help others with this condition.