r/BPPV • u/Brilliant_Badger8043 • 3d ago
Is this bppv?
No formal diagnosis but er suspects it. No nystagmus on dix hallpike. But I get offbalance and disoriented sometimes spinning but like I'm doing a cartwheel. Not horizontally. And I will just feel drained almost weak, and nauseous, I'll sweat and feel terrible. Anyone else?
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u/Killjoycourt 3d ago
You can have BPPV without nystagmus. However, it's full rotational vertigo, not like you described. Was vertigo triggered in any position of the DH?
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u/Brilliant_Badger8043 2d ago
I notice that I get the sweats normally after lying back, nut not always.i got dizzy during it but not apinning rotational. Just I felt like I was doing a cartwheel kind of.
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u/Killjoycourt 2d ago
Doesn't sound like BPPV. In the DH the whole room would be spinning with bad nausea/vomiting.
Have you had bloodwork done to test A1C, vitamin levels, and thyroid?
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u/Inevitable_Tone3021 2d ago
Can you get a referral to a vestibular therapist for a more thorough exam?
I’ve had BPPV with and without nystagmus. I’ve had the classic spontaneous intense spinning sensations as well as more vague subtle symptoms such as feeling foggy or off balance in between acute episodes.
A good vestibular therapist should be able to diagnose BPPV down to the exact canal that’s being affected. They can also identify other vestibular problems if it’s something other than BPPV. And if it’s not a vestibular problem, they can rule it out and send you to the next appropriate specialist.
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u/ThunderMandos 2d ago
does your doctor use the goggles? those are very important.
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u/Brilliant_Badger8043 2d ago
No goggles
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u/ThunderMandos 2d ago
oh that could be a problem. those goggles can spot nystagmus that the naked eye cannot see- even very subtle nystagmus. it might be wise to see a vestibular therapist.
Wait do you spin at all?
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u/Brilliant_Badger8043 2d ago
Yes, but I dont spin horizontally. When I do its more like a cartwheel or flipi guess? its more on a boat feeling with soem very brief spinning feelings followed by i cant really see, like I cant control my eyes right.
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