Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a disorder arising from a problem in the inner ear.[3] Symptoms are repeated, brief periods of vertigo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vertigo_(medical)) with movement, that is, of a spinning sensation upon changes in the position of the head.[[1] This can occur with turning in bed or changing position.[3] Each episode of vertigo typically lasts less than one minute.[3]Nausea is commonly associated.[6]
BPPV is one of the most common causes of vertigo.[1][2] BPPV can result from a head injury or simply occur among those who are older.[3] A specific cause is often not found.[3] The underlying mechanism involves a small calcified otolith moving around loose in the inner ear.[3]
I experienced BBPV in 2018 and it took me about a week to recognize it as such. Once I'd clued into my vertigo being caused by "the crystals in my ear being out of place" a quick search landed me on a tutorial video of the Epley Maneuver which I was then able to self-administer and, like magic, no more vertigo.
In April 2019, after a rough landing from the 📝Flying Rings, I experienced it for the second time and, again, was able to rotate my head rocks back into their ear pocket—effectively eliminating the vertigo.
The human body is an amazing organism.