Hi all a week ago I kited nearly every day and had a few high speed wipeouts. Consequently I got an ear infection that after two days turned into vertigo. My balance was shot to pieces, couldn't walk straight, dare not drive and the head spins hung around for days. Went to the doctor as the vertigo was starting and they prescribed rest and antibiotics. Still spinning hard days later a friend suggested I try the Epley Manoeuvre. We looked it up on youtube, tried it and had instant success in stopping the spinning sensations. Hopefully I will be right to kite again in a week or so from now.
If ever you suffer from vertigo do try this.
Cheers

you have been lucky that it worked out for you because the epley manoeuvre is a treatment for the benigne paroxysmale positionale Vertigo (BPPV) and has nothing to do with the infection. but vertigo after an ear infection is a sign for an infection of the inner ear (chochlea) which can be dangerous and lead to permanent damage. i wouldn't risk it and see a doctor if the spinning doesn't reside after antibiotics.

cheers

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snapback said..
you have been lucky that it worked out for you because the epley manoeuvre is a treatment for the benigne paroxysmale positionale Vertigo (BPPV) and has nothing to do with the infection. but vertigo after an ear infection is a sign for an infection of the inner ear (chochlea) which can be dangerous and lead to permanent damage. i wouldn't risk it and see a doctor if the spinning doesn't reside after antibiotics.

cheers

Thank god for google

cheers for the tip snapback. I will try and use glutac and a helmet from now on. Glad I was lucky cause I felt terrible before we tried this.

I have had that issue of and on for a few years.if it flares up bad always see a doctor as said above it can cause permanent damage

In the meantime I use "aqua ear" with great success

after every session a few drops in the ear as per the instructions and I have virtually no issues

I did try standard noise ear plugs for a bit thinking they would help keep the water out, but my ear got the worst it ever had so gave them away.
I think they possible spread the ear apart and actually allowed water deeper into the ear so made it worse.

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strapped said..
cheers for the tip snapback. I will try and use glutac and a helmet from now on. Glad I was lucky cause I felt terrible before we tried this.

If you're not inclined to use a helmet, grab one of the surfers hats, they have a little mesh section which covers your ear and does quite a good job of breaking up the water flow when you do the sideways head smack.

also as an unexpected bonus, it keeps the sun off your head!

I just bought a new gath helmet and some aqua ear. just going to finish the antibiotics and can't wait to get back on the water.

What are helmets for??
What the hell are you headbutting that you need a helmet to go kiting??

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Ragzilla said...
What the hell are you headbutting that you need a helmet to go kiting??

Other kooks!

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Ragzilla said..
What are helmets for??
What the hell are you headbutting that you need a helmet to go kiting??

To answer those two questions that must be baffling you Ragzilla , helmets are usually used to protect the brain that they surround..do you know about that webkit-fake-url://F770BF37-EF41-4990-A417-35411B341485/icon_smile.gif ...maybe not?
Next question, things a person could head butt in the water could run into a long list for example: by their board, reef, bar in kiting, other people, a low flying seagull or even a high cruising turtle. Hope that clears that up for you. But as to why I want to use a helmet, well I want to keep riding for a lot longer and if the covers over my ears do that and stop the feeling of vertigo, then let it be done and I can even stick a gopro on it so I can show off my lawn mowing skills.
Thanks for the suggestions guys.

There is also a Chiropratic adjustment that helps the vertigo.
Sometimes the vertigo has nothing to do with a bacterial infection. So be sure before you pump those drugs into your system. Remember GPs get some good stuff from drug companies to prescribe their stuff. So make sure your doctor is sure rather than going for the easy rewarding to them fix.