are there cures for benign positional vertigo?

Question

I have deduced that the reason my mother becomes extremely dizzy upon moving her head while lying down is due to this form of vertigo. But another symptom I cannot work out is why she gets dizzy when she eats something. I understand that because she has pressure right under her ears, it is a definite vertigo problem, but do possible ulcers have a connection with dizziness? We have an appt. with an ENT doctor, but, for current ease, do any of you know cures or methods to fix this condition?
Thank you so much.

Answer 1

Some doctors know how to perform certain maneuvers of your head and torso that often relieve or cure the problem without medication.These maneuvers are called canalith repositioning procedures, or "the Epley maneuver," and require special knowledge and skill. Their goal is to move the loose particles out of the semicircular canals of the inner ear to where they will no longer cause trouble. After they are performed, you may need to keep your head upright for 24 hours. This may require that you wear a soft neck collar for support and sleep sitting up in a chair for a night. Benign positional vertigo usually clears up on its own within a few weeks or months, even without any specific treatment.The Epley maneuver may cure the problem right away. The Brandt/Daroff exercises at home may resolve the problem within a few days. Medications should help control the severity of symptoms otherwise. For some people the disease comes back months or years later. Rarely is BPV a problem that won’t go away. If it continues, a specialist such as an otolaryngologist, head and neck surgeon (ENT), or a neurologist needs to be involved. Good luck

Answer 2

Ask the ENT if there is someone in your area that will move the crystals in the ear around. They do this by strapping you in some sort of machine and wobbling you all over. Then the tech looks at your eyes to determine how to get the crystals back where they should be. This does correct some vertigo.

Answer 3

the temporal mandibular nerve runs right along the ear canal, when she chews that nerve likely transmits to the ear causing the dizziness when she chews. However, if she has a known ulcer, she could also be bleeding internally, severe anemia can also cause dizzyness. I would suggest she needs to be seen and assessed as soon as possible.