Q&A

Do you keep your eyes open during the Epley maneuver?

Do you keep your eyes open during the Epley maneuver?

This sensation lasts just a few seconds, and is a very strong indicator that the repositioning was successful. If you can get the patient to keep their eyes open during this time period, you will typically see a burst of downbeat nysagmus.

Can Epley maneuver be done daily?

You may find it helpful to watch a video of the home Epley maneuver first. Or read a brochure with pictures. Your healthcare provider will tell how often to do this procedure. He or she may ask you to do it 3 times a day until your symptoms have been gone for 24 hours.

What happens if I do the Epley maneuver on the wrong side?

Performing the maneuver incorrectly can lead to: neck injuries. further lodging the calcium deposits in the semicircular canals and making the problem worse.

How do you sleep after Epley?

This means sleep with your head halfway between being flat and upright (a 45 degree angle). This is most easily done by using a recliner chair or by using pillows arranged on a couch (see figure). During the day, try to keep your head vertical.

How often do you do the home Epley maneuver?

Give Patient Home Epley Maneuver to perform three times a day. Repeat this daily until free from positional vertigo for 24 hours. Following the maneuvers instruct the patient: Wait 10 minutes before leaving the office, Avoid sudden head movement, Have another person drive you home. HOME Left EPLEY MANEUVER

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What to do after an Epley or Semont maneuver?

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PATIENTS AFTER OFFICE TREATMENTS (Epley or Semont maneuvers) 1. Wait for 10 minutes after the maneuver is performed before going home This is to avoid “quick spins,” or brief bursts of vertigo as debris repositions itself immediately after the maneuver. Don’t drive yourself home. 2. Sleep semi-recumbent for the next night

When do symptoms go away after home Epley maneuver?

Most people say their symptoms go away right after they do the maneuver. In some cases, it may take a few times for the procedure to work. Some people may have mild symptoms for a couple of weeks. Once your symptoms go away, there is no need to keep doing the maneuver.