From Spinning to Stability Homeopathic Management of BPPV in a Driven Young Engineer
Ms. R.N.(Patient ID: 55688), a 28-year-old IT professional, consulted Life Force Homeopathy in September 2024 with a chronic complaint of vertigo that had been troubling her since March 2022. She presented with classic symptoms of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) - a spinning sensation in the head, particularly when lying down, accompanied by aural fullness, neck stiffness, and bilateral ear ringing. These episodes often led to imbalance, abnormal eye movements (nystagmus), and, in extreme cases, vomiting.
Ms. R.N. reported that her symptoms began a month after receiving the Covishield vaccine in February 2022. The spinning episodes typically occurred once or twice daily, mostly after 5 PM or following an afternoon nap. Each episode would last 30-45 minutes and was described as mild to moderate in intensity. During an episode, she experienced a strong sensation of spinning, aural symptoms, and disequilibrium when trying to sit up or stand.
There was no history of hearing loss, fainting, double vision, or a sense of being pulled in one direction.
An MRI done on 01.02.2024 revealed no abnormal findings, ruling out central causes.
Her condition was partially managed through conventional medications:Vertin 24 mg BD (Betahistine), Dizitac BD (Cinnarizine + Dimenhydrinate)
Despite long-term use, dependency on these medications was noted, and she experienced periods of stability interspersed with aggravations, especially with changes in dosage.
She had mixed diet with liking for paneer, sweets, vegetables and spicy food and dislikes fruits, curd, and non-veg. Sleeps well; regular menses; no digestive or urinary complaints. Water intake: 1–1.5L/day; poor perspiration
Ms. R.N. hails from an upper middle-class and well-educated family. She lives with her parents and younger brother. She has a background in IT engineering and works with a multinational company.
She is described as confident, expressive, and stubborn. She displays strong preferences, avoids compromise, and is short-tempered, especially at home. However, she is emotionally expressive and patient about her health needs.
Her medical history included:
Childhood seizures (until age 8)
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy at age 12
Recurrent dry cough after seasonal colds (lasting up to 45 days)
COVID-19 in 2020.
After a detailed case analysis focusing on her constitutional traits and the nature of her vertigo episodes, Dr. Rajesh Shah prescribed an individualized homeopathic medicine.
Follow-ups & Progress:
28.11.2024: With every 3rd dose of homeopathic medicine, the intensity and duration of vertigo increased. Dose adjusted to twice daily. Patient remained stable for 15 days, but aggravation recurred after one week.
04.02.2025: 10–20% reduction in vertigo episodes. No headache, neck stiffness, or itching in ears reported.
10.04.2025: Marked improvement (40–50%). No vertigo episodes; nausea and vomiting absent.
07.06.2025: Approximately 70% better. No further vertigo, nausea, or imbalance reported. Patient stable.
08.08.2025: 80–85% overall improvement. No vertigo episodes for the last 3–4 months. Patient reported being stable and satisfied with the treatment.
Conclusion:
With consistent, individualized homeopathic treatment, Ms. R.N. has shown substantial and sustained recovery from chronic BPPV. From experiencing daily debilitating episodes to now being symptom-free for months, the transformation has been remarkable.
Homeopathy helped her regain her physical balance, improve her emotional stability, and gradually reduce her dependence on conventional vertigo medications. Over 80% improvement in her condition has been achieved, with no recurrence in recent months, significantly enhancing her quality of life – both personally and professionally.
Case study written by Dr. Mitali Singh, Associate Doctor to Dr. Rajesh Shah(MD)