What is BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo)?

Positional vertigo (dizziness) is a disorder caused by problems in the inner ear. It is characterized by repeated episodes of positional vertigo that produces a spinning sensation caused by changes in the position of the head.

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What is it like to have Positional Vertigo?

Common symptoms How bad it is What people are taking for it
Severity
Severe
Moderate
Mild
None
Clonazepam, Escitalopram, Citalopram
Naps, Vitamin B Complex, Walking Stick/Cane
Citalopram, Sertraline, Bupropion
Gabapentin, Naproxen Prescription, Amitriptyline
Amitriptyline, Zolpidem, Trazodone

What do patients take to treat Positional Vertigo and its symptoms?

Treatments reported by members Perceived effectiveness Overall rating of side effects # of Evaluations
2
0

These charts show data from Positional Vertigo patients' latest treatment evaluations

Who has Positional Vertigo at PatientsLikeMe?

<20 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70+
Current Age
Distribution of females vs. males
Gender
83% Females
17% Males
Age at first symptom
Age at first symptom # of patients Proportion
0-19 years 11
20-29 years 11
30-39 years 20
40-49 years 22
50-59 years 8
60-69 years 6
70+ years 2
Diagnosis status
Diagnosis status # of patients Proportion
Diagnosed 83
Not Diagnosed 12

These charts show data from Positional Vertigo patients who have completed their condition history