https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:22:23 +0000 Tue, 27 Mar 2007 20:26:20 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=5931 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5931&PID=123193&title=benign-positional-vertigo#123193 Author: busymum
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Posted: 27 March 2007 at 8:26pm

Aimee I'm guessing my Doc said nothing about it because he thinks of it as a temporary answer... anyway it has passed now He did say (the first time - and the reason I went to the Doc that time was because I thought it was something to do with my (1st) pregnancy) that I could trigger it off to make it worse for a second so that it would then settle for a time. Well I just hope it never comes back ]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2007 20:26:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5931&PID=123193&title=benign-positional-vertigo#123193 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5931&PID=123182&title=benign-positional-vertigo#123182 Author: aimeejoy
Subject: 5931
Posted: 27 March 2007 at 8:02pm

Oops sorry Teresa, didnt finish answering your question I think with BPPV it can either help temporarily or long term, just depends. They would send you home with exercises to continue with as well, like focusing on a point on the wall and moving your head but not your eyes. Could be worth a try if you find it happens a lot as it is very incapacitating (much like a fractured foot! ) ]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2007 20:02:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5931&PID=123182&title=benign-positional-vertigo#123182 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5931&PID=123177&title=benign-positional-vertigo#123177 Author: busymum
Subject: 5931
Posted: 27 March 2007 at 7:56pm

Jess I went to my Doc cause I couldn't even look down to BF without feeling like I was going to upchuck again. I kinda went with a "do anything!!!" attitude, I was so desperate. Anyway all he was able to do was prescribe some "motion sickness" meds of some sort. It helped a lot.

When I have BPV it's like someone puts me in a paper bag and shakes it all up. I get dizzy to the point where I throw up really suddenly, it all comes out of the blue and gradually subsides over a week. Apparently it does usually last a week. Just put that there to help you confirm if that's what you're getting. My doc said being exhausted or having a cold can help trigger BPV.]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2007 19:56:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5931&PID=123177&title=benign-positional-vertigo#123177 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5931&PID=122777&title=benign-positional-vertigo#122777 Author: Guests
Subject: 5931
Posted: 26 March 2007 at 9:08pm

Man i get head spins all the time. Worst one being today.

Are you spose to see a dr about them? I always put them down to being tired ]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2007 21:08:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5931&PID=122777&title=benign-positional-vertigo#122777 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5931&PID=122702&title=benign-positional-vertigo#122702 Author: busymum
Subject: 5931
Posted: 26 March 2007 at 5:31pm

*bump* for CaraMel]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2007 17:31:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5931&PID=122702&title=benign-positional-vertigo#122702 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5931&PID=114500&title=benign-positional-vertigo#114500 Author: busymum
Subject: 5931
Posted: 01 March 2007 at 9:04pm

Aimee I've heard a bit about that - do you know if it is a permanent fix or a time-by-time job?]]> Thu, 01 Mar 2007 21:04:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5931&PID=114500&title=benign-positional-vertigo#114500 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5931&PID=114498&title=benign-positional-vertigo#114498 Author: aimeejoy
Subject: 5931
Posted: 01 March 2007 at 8:57pm

See if one of the outpatient physios at the hospital can help - theres a mobilisation we can do that can help reposition things in your ear. Hope something works and you are feeling better soon.]]> Thu, 01 Mar 2007 20:57:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5931&PID=114498&title=benign-positional-vertigo#114498 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5931&PID=114425&title=benign-positional-vertigo#114425 Author: Bombshell
Subject: 5931
Posted: 01 March 2007 at 3:47pm

oh no...so its balance type thing...not good....esp when u have a baby and two others to look after....
take care of you!!! HUGS]]> Thu, 01 Mar 2007 15:47:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5931&PID=114425&title=benign-positional-vertigo#114425 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5931&PID=114419&title=benign-positional-vertigo#114419 Author: busymum
Subject: 5931
Posted: 01 March 2007 at 3:00pm

I think that's not the road to go on the basis that this is inner-ear related, not brain-related (fortunately!). I was wondering about that today before I saw the Doc though. It's not so much dangerous as really scary.]]> Thu, 01 Mar 2007 15:00:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5931&PID=114419&title=benign-positional-vertigo#114419 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5931&PID=114394&title=benign-positional-vertigo#114394 Author: Bombshell
Subject: 5931
Posted: 01 March 2007 at 1:26pm

gosh it does sound dangerous...like a fit would be etc...

ive never heard of it but wonder from how you describe it, if doc shoud be referring you while you have it to a specialist to do an MRI or cat scan etc maybe???]]> Thu, 01 Mar 2007 13:26:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5931&PID=114394&title=benign-positional-vertigo#114394 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5931&PID=114384&title=benign-positional-vertigo#114384 Author: busymum
Subject: 5931
Posted: 01 March 2007 at 12:07pm

A week... the first time I had it was in my first trimester with Hannah, the second time was around when I conceived Briona, this is the first time I've had it right after having a baby.]]> Thu, 01 Mar 2007 12:07:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5931&PID=114384&title=benign-positional-vertigo#114384 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5931&PID=114375&title=benign-positional-vertigo#114375 Author: mum2paris
Subject: 5931
Posted: 01 March 2007 at 11:26am

can't help here, but.. does it seem to coincide with when you hve just had baby - ie exhaustion etc? I used to get some spells like that alot after having paris but were coupled with crippling cramps and panic attacks (ick)

Here's hoping it eases for you soon -how long does it usually last for?]]> Thu, 01 Mar 2007 11:26:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5931&PID=114375&title=benign-positional-vertigo#114375 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5931&PID=114314&title=benign-positional-vertigo#114314 Author: busymum
Subject: 5931
Posted: 01 March 2007 at 8:04am

Has anyone had this? How often? What did you do about it? Thanks

ETA: Now I have time to add a few more details...

I have BPV, it's now my third time in 4 years and it's awful! Out of the blue I just feel overwhelmed with sickening dizziness (to the point that I do, in fact, vomit) and it gets worse when I move my head or stay in the same position for a long time... go figure. Apparently people who get it often find it recurs and there's really nought that can be done - except that I went to the Doctor today for "anything!" and have been prescribed some meds to help ease the dizziness while the BPV runs it's course (about a week).

In the meantime I have my DH at home playing "nurse" (which he is so totally not impressed with) because just tilting my head to see Krystiana's latching brings on severe dizziness, let alone nappy changes and all the general stuff the other girls need. Add to that a big sense of tiredness - also the meds can cause drowziness - and I'm definitely calling it a sick day today.

Is there anyone else out there that has had this? I seem to be getting it about every 12-24 months, is that a lot? What doesn't help me is my Doc confirming my (DH's) guess that when I'm exhausted, I'm more susceptible to it. (Well gee, I don't purposely go out and exhaust myself!)

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