I am a 26-year-old male hispanic who has been dealing with a positional vertigo problem for over three years now. I have not had any traumas to the head/brain or any neck injuries either. My vertigo is caused when I am in a seated position and I tilt my head forward approx. 45 degrees and then lean my head either to the left or right (Kind of like holding a telephone between the neck and shoulder). Almost as immediately as I enter this position the vertigo begins. I have had X-rays of my neck indicating that the vertebrae canals in which the nerves pass through are all normal and no "pinching" is occurring. I have also had MRI/MRA's of the Neck and Brain and all seems to be "within tolerance". I also had a doppler ultrasound performed indicating that there is no significant blockage of any of the arteries. It was not until they performed an ENG and Caloric tests that they were able to identify some kind of problem. Through the Caloric it was suggested that I have a 34% deficiency in the right ear. Also they were able to record a beating nystagmus when I placed my head in the positions mentioned above. My doctor ordered an MRI of the IAC's and says it all looks normal. The doctor’s final diagnosis is that I will have to learn to live like this and continue on. Unfortunately, I am not at all satisfied with this result and am looking for more answers. I have lead a relatively healthy lifestyle, with abundant exercise and physical training. Although my family has a history of various medical complications, apparently none are present with me. I am wondering if there is something else that may possibly cause this? Can it be cervical vertigo (Which seems to match my condition)? Or possibly something worse? Please advise. Any help in this matter will be greatly appreciated and welcome.

Respectfully,

Positional Vertigo Patient