My wife suffers from BPPV (Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo) that is triggered when she tilts her head forward or reverses that motion too quickly.

 

She triggered a severe episode yesterday AM while I was taking the dog for it's morning walk.  When I arrived back home she was laying on the floor keeping still to let the vertigo sensation subside as it normally does.

 

She had been tending plants in the garden when the vertigo struck and she tried to make it to a chair but as she was lowering herself into the chair she completely lost her balance and fell to the floor, striking her head.  It didn't seem to her that her head hit the floor with that much force.  She had mild external swelling at the contact point, a headache and mild nausea (the last two are common after a vertigo episode).

 

This morning the nausea is still there so we are headed to Chiang Mai Ram hospital to check if she has suffered a mild concussion.  We would also like to see an ENT to see if they can perform the correct head positioning maneuver to alleviate the BPPV symptoms.

 

Anyone know of an ENT in CM to help with the  BPPV?

Are you sure that's BPPV? I have that, usually symptoms are when lying down and you tilt your head left or right, in my case left. I got it immediately first time I got covid 2022. 

 

BTW the different maneuvers are on YouTube 

yes... confirmed as BPPV by excellent ENT in USA where she lived for decades.  My wife has tried the maneuvers from YTube but with no real success.

https://sriphat.med.cmu.ac.th/en/doctor/detail/43

 

 

2 hours ago, Sheryl said:

https://sriphat.med.cmu.ac.th/en/doctor/detail/43

 

 

Thanks, Sheryl.  We've been using Sriphat clinic for most of our medical appointments.

3 hours ago, Sheryl said:

https://sriphat.med.cmu.ac.th/en/doctor/detail/43

 

 

 

1 hour ago, gamb00ler said:

Thanks, Sheryl.  We've been using Sriphat clinic for most of our medical appointments.

I just now looked at the picture of the ENT you recommended.  I saw him for my clogged ear problem and his simple remedy worked flawlessly.  We'll definitely go see him soon.  Thanks again!

On 5/23/2025 at 12:47 PM, gamb00ler said:

yes... confirmed as BPPV by excellent ENT in USA where she lived for decades.  My wife has tried the maneuvers from YTube but with no real success.

There's a good group on Facebook, Living with BPPV, worth your wife joining. Seems sufferers should see a Vestibular physical therapist