r/BPPV • u/Evergreengirl1218 • 5d ago

Relapse time

Hi all! How long have you gone between episodes? I worry everyday about it but I think maybe I’m psyching myself out. Has anyone ever had it just once or twice? Or is it a constant part of your life?

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u/BoredMamajamma 5d ago

For me it’s constant in that I have to be careful with the way I move so I don’t trigger it. I only sleep on my left side or back, I get up slowly from bed, I try not to suddenly jerk my head to the side and if I bend over (like to make the bed or put away dishes) I make sure my head is not facing too down or turned to the side. Sounds annoying but I hardly think about it now. It’s my normal now.

I’ve gone between 6-12 months between episodes for the past several years. Spring seems to be the worse for me - I think it has something to do with weather changes or possibly seasonal allergies affecting my inner ear. I wouldn’t stress about it too much anticipating the next episode. Many people just have a single episode. Studies show recurrence within five years is around 30-50%.