In the past year I have been experiencing periodic lightheadedness and slight head pressures. I wouldn't call them headaches.Three weeks ago I had 3 instances of nearly blacking out. They happened in a 3 hour period, twice when lifting my head off the pillow and once while sitting on the toilet.The whole room was spinning for a few seconds. I also felt very nauseous and had the sweats. I went to the Hospital Emergency room and was diagnosed with Benign positional vertigo. I was given anti nausea medicine. I also had a slew of tests ( ekg, cat scan etc. All my vitals were normal. Upon leaving, the P.A. gave me a prescription for Valium and Antivert. I did not fill the Valium prescription. I heard that was pretty heavy duty stuff. After those 3 episodes of nearly blacking out, I have not had any recurrances. I still ,however, have issues with lightheadedness and some nausea. I took the Antivert for a day or so and when no events occured, I stopped taking it. Yesterday, I decided to resume the Antivert again to see if it would help with the lightheadedness and nausea. The Antivert really makes me tired and sluggish. I guess my main question is whether or not the lightheadedness and the Vertigo are related. I haven't felt like passing out but I still don't feel right. Should I consider going to the Hospital's Vertigo Clinic ? I hear there is a procedure called the Epply maneuver. Would you be so kind as to comment on my situation ? Thank you



Alan meixell