I’ve had vertigo with my Multiple Sclerosis for 9 years and it has been very debilitating. This video explains how I manage my vertigo, what exercises I use to help my symptoms and the medication that I take. The exercises that I have provided in this video were given to me by my Multiple Sclerosis Team.

They also helped me with the Epley Maneuver which I use every time I have a vertigo episode. I saw a specialist ENT who did so many tests on me to determine what type of vertigo I had and eventually I was put onto medication called Topiramate.

Topiramate is used primarily to treat epilepsy and migranes but it was also found to be effective to reduce the frequency and the severity of vertigo

00:00 intro to video 00:27 about my vertigo

1:19 vertigo is different for everyone

1:45 vertigo symptoms

2.25 tried and tested info

6:45 topiramate 8.40 my research into vertigo

9:10 vitamin D and link to vertigo

9.30 maintain a regular lifestyle

9.45 electronics irritate the nerve balance

10:27 cooksey cawthorne excercises Epley Maneuver:

The Epley maneuver is an exercise you can do at home to relieve dizziness caused by benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). BPPV is caused by a problem with the inner ear. Calcium crystals called canaliths can end up in the semicircular canals. If these crystals become dislodged and move around, they can cause the sensation that the world is spinning or moving, also known as vertigo.

The Epley maneuver, however, can dislodge these crystals and remove them from the semicircular canals. The Epley maneuver is often effective for many patients with BPPV, especially in cases where certain head movements seem to trigger vertigo. Many people say their symptoms are relieved immediately after the maneuver, though some may have mild symptoms for a few weeks. The maneuver is generally safe for most people to use.