Thanks for this, a new learning for me too!
I had someone in a previous working life who developed vertigo some months after recovering from a viral infection. The poor lady had it so acutely that she would faint at the drop of a hat and eventually any movement disorientated her. As her sensory perception was so affected she was eventually seen by a neurologist and a psychologist and attended for brain training exercises to reset her sensory overload. Very weird, it took her a year before she could return to work. I am unable to recall the exact diagnosis now which is of little value I know so apologies ...
Kind Regards
Jo
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From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Karen Coomer
Sent: 12 February 2014 13:09
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Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Vertigo
HI Sue
In the absence of ear infections it could well be Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), be worth asking the employee if the GP has asked him/her to change position quickly from sitting to lying position (known as a Dix-Hallpikes manoeuvre) which confirms this condition, it is then treated using the Epley's manoeuvre (performing four separate head movements to move the fragments of debris in the ear), the employee normally has instructions on how to do this which gives a clue to the diagnosis.
Regards
Karen
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From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Susan Clarke
Sent: 12 February 2014 11:36
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Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] Vertigo
Can anyone advise me please. I have client employee who has been diagnosed with Vertigo by GP. Case history = incident at work July 2013 resulting in blow to back of head and not knocked out. No sickness. August took one week sick due to dizziness, headaches and eye pain. Back to work. December 2013 signed off work sick with Vertigo as a result of head injury stated by GP. Case now referred to me today and am undertaking the usual case management process. But I am curious. Is this diagnosis correct? Can Vertigo develop at this stage as a direct result of the head injury of 5 months ago? Any thoughts much appreciated. Many thanks, Sue
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