Ending Vertigo Today

Cruises: Motion Sickness & BPPV

I suffer from BPPV and am going on a cruise, will I be more susceptible to seasickness, can you recommend any preventative measures? I am leery of the patches as they seem to have so many side effects. What do you think of the acupuncture bracelets?

I can’t navigate after inner ear damage!

When your inner ear is damaged suddenly and severely due to a viral infection or trauma, there are a lot of miserable symptoms that make life difficult: the room spins, nausea can be overwhelming, and you can bump walls when walking or even fall over. Once your balance starts to return in a few days you might notice a new and more long-lasting symptom—trouble finding your way. Inner ear damage interferes with mapping skills, and this can be long-lasting, although it gradually improves over months.

Tips for Preventing BPPV during Retina Surgery

“I have used your half summersault maneuver with success in the past. I know how to do it and it works well. I am worried about upcoming retina surgery. Do you have any advice for the time I might not be able to move my head in the half summersault maneuver? The doctor has said that I will be flat on my back (no pillow) for the procedure. I am worried about that position as well.”