I have a vestibular problem and I've consulted two sources. One source says it is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. The other says it is Meniere´s disease.
The thing is, according to what I've seen, BPPV is only precipitated by head movements. My vertigos can be worsened or precipitated by sudden movement, yes, but I will also get really nasty vertigos with no movement at all. I will be sitting, looking at my computer screen only to find myself unable to sit up straight and just fall over to the side. These episodes last up to a minute or two, then it will subside somewhat, leaving me terribly tired and so on for a few hours. Often while I'm getting these episodes, I'll get them several times a day. The nastiest vertigos are the sudden ones with no movement to trigger them.
At any rate, I'd like to know... can these sudden vertigos be because of BPPV or can Meniére's disease have vertigo worsened by movement? Which is more likely to be causing my vertigos? Thanks.
2006-10-17 03:45:10 · 3 answers · asked by Bluey 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
You are right, movement is ususally required to trigger the symptoms of BPPV. It is not likely to be caused by sitting still since something needs to displace the otolith. Meniere's disease can occur with or without movement since is it more related to a build of pressure in the inner ear.
2006-10-17 04:17:05 · answer #1 · answered by mistify 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Though Meniere's Disease will be worsened by the head position you have to exclude the cerebellum condition also. Hence better consult the doctor.
2006-10-17 03:55:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
youre right, more prob menieres.
2006-10-17 03:59:41 · answer #3 · answered by David B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋