Questions & Answers (Q & A)

To date, these exercises have already been forwarded to and acted upon by  many sufferers of Vertigo.  In the process, I have been asked several questions  about the exercises and how they might affect the user and what to expect. Q1:         Will these exercises further aggravate my condition or cause                 possible physical problems? A:           At first, I found the first 4 exercises actually brought on a strong                 feeling of dizziness and nausea.  These sensations gradually diminished                 over time until they disappeared completely.  Beyond that the exercises                 did not adversely affect me in any way, other than ridding me                completely of the symptoms of vertigo.  To this day, I have not had                 the slightest indication of any symptoms leading to a return of vertigo. Q2:         Should I consult my doctor or therapist before I start on the                 Exercises?  A:          Yes, if only for your peace of mind.  I was recommended by my                 doctor to a physiotherapist who suggested I try out certain exercises                 that may assist in my overcoming the vertigo.  Q3:         How long should I exercise for? A:            It took me a good six weeks before I was satisfied that I was                  completely clear of the vertigo.  As to how long it might take you,                  only you will know?  However, I found after doing exercises one to                  four, there was a major and positive change in vision and equilibrium.                     I then knew I was well on the way to beating this condition.   Q4:         Do I need to do all the exercises and in the order as listed? A:           Yes; I certainly found the first six laid the foundation for the more                 mobile exercises.  It may well be that in some situations the exercises                 might appear to be unnecessary.  However In my case I pretty much                 followed the order as shown.  Q5:         Should I do the exercises only when I suffer a bout of vertigo? A:           I do not know the answer to this question as I was constantly suffering                vertigo at the time.  I have been asked this question by people that                suffer vertigo every now and again.  The exercises can bring on the                vertigo at times but then stop it in its tracks.   I believe that anyone                suffering from this condition, even if intermittingly, would benefit                greatly by doing them regardless.  However, I would strongly suggest                you seek professional advice prior to starting. Q6:         Do you still do the exercises?  A:           Yes.  Every now and again I will tackle one or two of the exercises,                 just to see if I can bring on a feeling of dizziness or nausea.  So far,                 none of the previous symptoms have reappeared.   Q7:         How do I know they will work for me? A:            Frankly, I don’t know.  You alone will be the only one that can tell                  if they are working for you.  In my case, I knew after the first four                  exercises that they were working well for me, which encouraged me                  to continue.  It probably took me a week to actually ‘see’ the                  difference let alone experience it.  But I did persist with the exercises                  and did not give in to the dizziness and nausea that came with                  the activity.   Q8:         When do I start on the exercises? A:            I started as soon as I returned home from the therapist and didn’t                 stop the routine until I had completely overcome the condition.                   However, you should consult you treating specialist if you are in any                 doubt whatsoever before you commence with the exercises. Q9:         Should I have supervision or assistance on hand whilst I do the                 exercises? A:           I would think that would be completely up to you. My wife was mostly                on hand if needed, but not once did I require any assistance.                  The exercises that might cause the most concern are carried out                sitting down.  Only when you feel confident enough, might you                consider standing up.  THE NOTE OF CAUTION HERE IS, DO                NOT DO ANY OF THE EXERCISES THAT YOU FEEL MIGHT                RESULT IN PHYSICAL INJURY WITHOUT HAVING SOME                SUPPORT ON HAND AT THE TIME.                  However, it would appear to me that if this situation should arise,                then you have not progressed to the stage where such an exercise                should be undertaken.  If that is the case, I would strongly suggest,                you revisit exercises one to four, and perhaps increase the                repetitions quite considerably.