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by Amazeballs
Sat Jul 05, 2014 9:55 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Vertigo
Replies: 5
Views: 2142

Re: Vertigo

Yes, I developed vertigo after the second night on the AutoPAP. I was eventually diagnosed with Superior Canal Dehiscence, which can cause memory loss, cognitive deficit (like losing IQ points, you get stupid and can't make sense out of things-eventually I even had trouble reading for pleasure), diz...
by Amazeballs
Sat Jul 05, 2014 9:41 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Vertigo?
Replies: 19
Views: 3545

Re: Vertigo?

Thanks for all the responses. My primary care physician referred me to an ENT, who after some tests found that I had superior canal dehiscence-mild on the left, severe on the right. The superior canal is part of your vestibular (balance) system and dehiscence means the bone is thinned or even broken...
by Amazeballs
Sun Nov 18, 2012 2:12 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Vertigo?
Replies: 19
Views: 3545

Re: Vertigo?

To clarify, I already have a diagnosis of benign positional vertigo (also known as top shelf vertigo). I believe the CPAP may be exacerbating it. I rarely have a vertigo episode that lasts longer than a week. I've had the MRI, seen the ENT, been treated by a neurologist, all years ago. There's a rel...
by Amazeballs
Sun Nov 18, 2012 12:54 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Vertigo?
Replies: 19
Views: 3545

Vertigo?

I have had vertigo off and on for over ten years. Usually it's very mild to mild and doesn't affect my daily activities; when it occasionally flares up, I know how to take care of myself and get back to normal within a week. In August I had a blood panel come back with too much carbon dioxide, and m...