Videonystagmography (VNG eng testing) National Dizzy and Balance Center
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- Опубліковано 10 бер 2010
- At NDBC we use Videonystagmography (VNG) technologies for testing inner ear and central motor functions. VNG testing is considered the new standard for testing inner ear functions over Electronystagmography (ENG), because VNG measures the movements of the eyes directly through infrared cameras, instead of measuring the mastoid muscles around the eyes with electrodes like the previous ENG version. VNG testing is more accurate, more consistent, and more comfortable for the patient. By having the patient more comfortable and relaxed, consistent and accurate test results are more easily achieved.
VNG testing is used to determine if a vestibular (inner ear) disease may be causing a balance or dizziness problem, and is one of the only tests available today that can decipher between a unilateral (one ear) and bilateral (both ears) vestibular loss. VNG testing is a series of tests designed to document a persons ability to follow visual objects with their eyes and how well the eyes respond to information from the vestibular system.
This test also addresses the functionality of each ear and if a vestibular deficit may be the cause of a dizziness or balance problem. To monitor the movements of the eyes, infrared goggles are placed around the eyes to record eye movements during testing. VNG testing is non-invasive, and only minor discomfort is felt by the patients during testing as a result of wearing goggles. Appointments usually last about 1.5 hours, and testing is covered by all insurances.
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Just sounds like medieval torture...lol. "Oh, you are dizzy? OK well, we're gonna squirt water in your ears and make you even more dizzy just to make sure you know what it feels like!"
I had this test last week. Please don't believe all the patients experiences are the same as yours. After reading some comments I was afraid to have the VNG test. It wasn't bad at all. The air in the ears was nothing like I thought it would be. It actually felt comfortable. I would have rather had this test that go to the dentist. Everyone reacts different to testing.
Didn't the caloric test make u feel dizzy ?
Truth. This test was not fun but you just have to power through. One lovely nurse had me hold her hand and that helped.
I just had this test done earlier. I thought I was ok when I 1st sat up. Well I then got up to walk and almost walked into the wall, but thankfully it didn't last too long. I noticed that doing my right ear made me a lot more dizzy than when he did my left ear.
@DizzyBalanceCenter Final diagnosis of VNG. Everything was normal, except for the positional part. It states left beating nystagmus noted in all static and dynamic positional test conditions when vision was denied. I was told to do Epley maneuvers daily to see if that helps.
Had this done last week. Different for everyone but, please bring someone to drive you home. The air tests extremely affected me and are still somehow slightly affecting me now. Driving home would have been a nightmare.
@Pammella1313 I'm sorry you had such a bad experience with it. Although the testing can sometimes cause dizziness, it is important so we can figure out what's going on. I hope you have had some relief and gotten some answers on your dizziness.
I did the cold and hot air made me sick all night but if you do don’t freak out it will pass everybody is different when doing these procedures
I just had this done and it was fun and interesting - nothing to be scared of. It turns out my left side is about 50% weaker then my right. Waiting for a follow up with my doctor to see what it means...
What did it mean.
@@balakrishna-ro1cc doctor said something like "Welp, you have yourself a good life now. There's nothing we can do about it"
So it was a waste of time i guess.
@@Mickey_Bauer thanks for the reply. No hope for me i guess.
@@balakrishna-ro1cc there's always hope. What's wrong, you have balance issues too? Any other symptoms?
For me the balance was the least of my problems, i had tons of other symptoms.
@@Mickey_Bauer My hearing's fine. But I'm struggling with my balance for half a month now. Can't see straight, cant walk straight, vision's blurry most of the time. It's not improving, doctor suggested going through this test to find out what's causing it. I was thinking of taking this test later in the week.
I just had this test done yesterday. I am a 28 y/o female & I had no after-effects except some slight nausea. It was not painful, but extremely uncomfortable. They blacked out the room & blew cool air into my ear for 60 secs, then removed it for 60 secs. About 30 secs into the cold air blowing I felt like I was spinning. 60 secs after the air out they had me stare at a red light for 30 seconds. That makes the dizziness stop almost immediately. I suggest taking someone to have a hand to squeeze.
I get to do this done tomorrow! Whoohoo! Looks... interesting. But whatever helps with diagnosis.
Had this done as well. Everything was pretty mild except the warm air into my right ear (which has been my problematic ear and I knew that side would give me problems). I was so dizzy I felt like throwing up. Thankfully they tell you not to eat before this test otherwise I probably would have thrown up. The audiologist asked if we could do that ear again because it didn’t read well on that side and I said heck no. I was nauseous the whole day after that.
....and then what? That's the question I asked. The doctors like to look and test but there are no treatment options other than vestibular rehab. You want to test for dangerous neurological conditions (MS, stroke etc) within the first day of unexpected dizziness but that's confirmed through MRI scans. Once you have ruled out brain issues, you have a peripheral vestibular problem for which there is no cure unless you're "lucky" enough to "just" have one of the three forms of BPPV. I hope your condition has cleared up... I'm just starting out on this, my second unpleasant journey into bilateral peripheral vestibular failure.
@francesca27545 Thanks for your response and yes you are correct. Dizziness and Vertigo and one in the same but are also two completely different monsters. Dizziness is related to SO many things. What's nice is that some providers will say its inner ear related and take a pill there's nothing you can do. This way, with specific testing we can rule out or rule that you in fact DO have an inner ear issue AND it CAN be treated.
The caloric part is the worst. Had it done twice, 2013, and 2017. Air first time, water second time. I can say this test made my dizzy problem i have worse for more years. They say it goes away after a short time, mine lasted for days, just constant spinning and nausea. But they at least found a problem...
What did they say you have?
I did this exam today. Rather it is hard or not rly depends on your vertigo/dizziness problem. In my left ear i felt nothing. Pretty normal exam. Just air in my ears. On my right side it was horryfing. I started crying panicking, i felt so sick so dizzy it was just awful. If u dont have any vertigo problem dont worry about this exam. If you do- good luck.
I certainly hope this test will help to figure out what my problem is. I am 69 years old and have had vertigo on and off for 33 years. Most episodes lasted about ten days, but some , like the present one went on for over four months. I have always been able to manage ok on my own, or with intervention by a physical therapist doing the Epley maneuver for me many times. That is not clearing it up anymore and new severe symptoms occur during my waking hours, which has never happened until a few months ago. The vertigo would only hit me when I got in and out of bed or tried to turn over in bed. I really hope the new technology will benefit me. The vertigo is definitely starting to affect my quality of life.
i did this test because i experience a lot of dizziness and nausea and it was just horrible. i started crying and throwing up. I hope i never have to go through that ever again.
How long did the dizziness last after the test was done i deal with dizziness all the time too
Underwent the air caloric test fww days back and I must say it was a horrible experience especially with warm air.
I am getting the tests because I have post concussion syndrome....I have several treatments and therapy but I cannot beat the loss of balance and horrible dizziness.
Tomorrow will be 2 months until I have this done for the 2nd time. The first was when I was 12 years old and they said I had vestibular neuritis. It went away and I lived my life. Well not I am 22 and in college and about 2ish years ago I started getting dizzy more. I feel like it's the same type only it comes and goes. But I've also had migraines really bad web I was little. The doctors didn't know if they were seizures, but after testing it just proved it was really bad migraines. Well I did grow out of them. But now I have seen my 2 doctors where I live and one has referred me to the Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion in Aurora CO. The doctor there thinks it's migraines morphed into what they are now. But I have some hearing issues too. But not bad, I just miss certain sounds or I hear as if there was a cotton ball in my ear. But I am going back in august to have this test done again and to finally find some answers.
Shell-Shell94 , how are you these days?
I was just told I have to have this test done. I've been experiencing vertigo & dizziness for the past month.
How did u get it fixed?
R u better ?
Very helpful video. Thank you!
I had a VNG test recently and had pretty significant nystagmus with overshoots, square wave jerks, Hippus was visible and I also have continual eye flutters around the lower part of the on a near-constant basis. What causes these things? I am believed to have Dysautonomia (autonomic dysfunction) and POTS Syndrome. However, we haven't found anything on brain MRI scans. I'm physically "healthy" even though my blood pressure and heart rate bounce up and down wildly on a 24/7 basis, disturb my sleep, etc. My eyes have considerable wrinkles underneath (3 under each eye like an older person, but none on my face anywhere else) and I'm only 39), purplish tint on the skin below the inside corner of the eye and my upper eyelids are red/puffy/tender with bloodshot eyes on most days. I do feel pretty off-balance. What can cause these things?
Segmental and Somatic Dysfuncton of the Cervical Region. I'm "twitchy" all over and have been since I was a kid. It's like my whole body's nerves malfunction and no doc or specialist has found anything other than a functional neurologist who just recently found those things via VNG.
@DizzyBalanceCenter No rotational testing. I had a hearing test, and then the VNG test.
@DizzyBalanceCenter Not sure just yet. I have my follow up appt. with my ENT tomorrow. I went to an audiologist in Austell Ga for mine.
@skinisskin I cannot say what I think it is or what possibly could be going on. There are many reasons why someone has a vestibular deficit. The proper diagnostic workup is imperitive to be properly diagnosed so that you can be properly treated. My suggestion is if they cannot figure out what is wrong, do not give up and get a second opinion.
I had this test done. It isn't comfortable. but it isn't the worst thing in the world, either. You experience dizziness, but if you're dizzy already, then it's not a big deal. The worst part was the warm and cold air in the ears. For me, it didn't make me as dizzy as I sometimes get on my own, but it hurt. Like when you're changing altitudes and the pressure makes your ears pop kinda hurt. :)
Had the caloric test today, only managed one out of four tests. It was one of the most unpleasant experiences I've ever had. Right ear with warm water was enough, bugger the other tests. Got enough results to sort of rule out an ear problem though, I'm sure if my ear was damaged the dizziness wouldn't have been as severe.
The dizziness was on a level I've never experienced, was like being in a washing machine at 1000mph. Add to that I couldn't see anything, and the whole thing lasted about a minute and a half and took a while to settle, it was awful.
People who get through the whole thing are very brave, but everyone reacts differently so if you're going for a test good luck.
Same here couldn't handle but one test of 4
my mom done it and she couldn't handle it she has dizzinies till now
@@asterianspirit1917 You saying the dizziness stayed after the test from the test and never went away?
Me too .i am suffering with that dizzy since November last year, i don't no why they like to test such fu***kn test ,is not right at all
I had that test, it wasn’t so bad for me.
But i was getting vertigo that made me feel like i was on a tilt a whirl.
And it lasted for hours.
So whike that test did me me dizzy, it wasn’t as bad as i had been experiencing.
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Hello All!
What symptoms were you experiencing that prompted your doctor to want you to have this test done? I’ve been experiencing random wooziness/dizziness after having a clogged ear.
After reading all the comments on this, I was expecting the test to be horrible, It wasn't fun and I had more dizziness on the left side than the right, but it wasn't bad. Anything is better than being perpetually dizzy. I see the ENT in 2 weeks for f/u. I hope something can be done.
How long did the dizziness last when you got this done? I go for one on monday and i am terrified I am dizzy all the time but scared to death it will make the vertigo 10 times worse. What were you diagnosed with?
@@sheenapoucette5888 how was your experience? I go for mine next week :/
@@gentjanah it was tough ain't going to lie. I couldn't do the water testing one though cause my dizziness/vertigo was too much the audiologist stopped the test before I had to do that one.
@@sheenapoucette5888 ahh damn! Hope you are feeling better now.
@@gentjanah still have the dizziness 24/7 don't think it will ever go away for me they said it's my central brain? I hope you get good results with yours and they figure out what is causing your vertigo.
I did the cold and hot air and it wasn't bad at all
@toxicmodzzz I know the fear and anxiety of getting ANY of these tests must have you completely overwhelmed. IF you have a defecit it will actually NOT cause you vertigo issues. These tests do need to be done to figure out what's going on. Let the provider know your apprehension and they can give you a longer break in between the calorics so you can relax a little. Let me know how everything goes. Go to the website under our video and get more info on different testing and why it's done.
ya its so good and interesting, can you please help me that where I II get a complete interpretation about VNG testing. In my department, we are using monocular VNG testing. So please help me how I II perform the test........
I have this testing in October
I've been dealing with dizziness, vertigo, off balance, brain fog, and head pressure off and on for years. I
I'm terrified to do this test. Even putting rubbing alcohol in my ears to dry up water has made me extremely dizzy at times. I don't understand what's going on but glad something is finally getting done.
What were your results?
When are the results ready? Took mine Friday morning and have yet to hear back. Thanks
so what can a treatment 4 it
I had that test done the doctor said I have a 23 percent deficiency in my left ear I have movent of my head for 7 months and a half can I be cure I had so many symptoms the movement of my head is the one persistent someone please answer me I beg someone that has a deficiency like me please answer me
I had the caloric test at NDBC a week ago - I have never experienced such a primal fear reaction to any stimuli in my entire life- I am 65. It started first with the air test, upon the technician blowing air in my ear canal ( to test whether the eardrum has a hole or not) my legs started spasming in an involuntary way. I asked if this was normal - she said no. Then after the Rotational Chair test, I have the caloric test with warm water, then cold in each ear. Lying down and after about 30 seconds of the water spray both my legs and arms started spasming involuntarily - but the scariest part was the FEAR reaction that I felt - like I was dying. I left there feeling catatonic, and as if I have had an electro-shock experience. I have never experienced the sleep disturbances that have plagued me since - 3 terror nightmares in the last week - never had anything affect me so profoundly and disturbing. Asked if other people have had this reaction, the answer was no, and my test was normal. Ears feel full, ache, tinnitus is rasing and lowering in volume,- the Audiologist chalks it up to Anxiety. I am getting another opinion from a vestibular ENT.
You need an MRI ASAP in my opinion and I’m just someone with long term dizziness and head symptoms and yours are worse. I also have nightmares as soon as my head hits the pillow and I suspect a brain tumor. Or Mets
@@Jkstolz how long have you had your dizziness? And what were diagnosed with? I got for a VNG and i am terrified to go they said i had labrynthitis in June 2020 but it's been 14 months and i still feel like the 1st day I've had this dizziness nothing helps physio made me worse
I had my ears cleaned out with water around the time I started getting vertigo episodes. When the water hit my ear I went into a panic and felt that I was dying. My heart went up to 150 ... And my left arm went limp and I was collapsing in the chair down to the floor. The doctor said it was considered a vasovagal reaction which is a physical reaction to fear. It's an emotional response. The catatonic state you were in was probably shock. The stress could have damaged your vagus nerve...which causes an entire list of other things. I'm getting this test done in may and I'm fearing the same outcome. Wish me luck
At that was the last any heard from Ally Rei.
How long you’ve had this
PS - When I say "this test" I'm talking about the caloric stimulation portion.
my mum has done this test ,it was very painful,she started screaming because of the pain ,and she has dizziness till now it's been 12 hours now.The clinic's door was soundproof so you can't hear the patients scream.
I had this done today.. the last part made me quite dizzy and I'm still dizzier now... have to get an mri now because some eye movements were irregular :-( I've had vertigo for about a month now, hope it goes away soon...
Did they tell you what is was and are you ok now? I'm in the same boat as you. It's been a month of me feeling dizzy almost everyday. I get an MRI done first and this test done last. I'm so over feeling like this constantly 😢
@@buckslim4 Have you done anything about dizzinies? Is it gone?
@@asterianspirit1917 The constant dizziness is gone yes. I still get dizzy (slightly) but it's due to my allergies and sinuses. Mine was due to my body going through trauma. I had gotten electrocuted by my stove back in November, so my nerves are basically rattled.
@@buckslim4 Is it bppv?
How long did your vertigo last? And what were you diagnosed with?
Hi, I just thought I respond to your comment and advise you that dizziness is not always due to vertigo in someone your age and that it could be a sign of very low Ferritin (Iron) in your blood as well as as hormonal imbalances such as being Estrogen dominant and deficient in Progesterone. Ask you doctor to test you for these.There are Iron supplements & Hormone Balancers that you can buy from the Health Food Store that are much safer than prescription ones including Biogest Progesterone Cream.
I've been having 24 hour dizziness for 5 weeks now and just had this test done today. The warm and cold air parts were actually frightening and nauseating. It felt like I was on a fast moving ride at the fair. I almost threw up. Hopefully the results will tell me something about my condition.
+GamingTheSystems I have this for 4 months now, im going to get a test this morning.. How you're doing now?
Same. What was the verdict?
18 months non-stop 24/7 for me now. I'm in the UK and the NHS doesn't give a 💩
How long did the dizziness last?
Hey u ok now
God I hate this test got it done yesterday and I'm still a bit nauseous. The air blowing in the ear was a minute on each side four times with cool air the first round and warm air the second time. That was what made me sick and dizzy I could barely drive home and when I got home I just laid there sick all night until I woke up today. If you do this test tell them 30 seconds on each side only
From what I'm seeing by all these comments, I'm moving my appointment to way after a out of town trip mid Sept. Its around August 20th for this test they have scheduled but If it can cause balance and dizzy issues for weeks after as some say it caused them then I can't have that a week or so after the test driving over 6 hours out of town and back for a family visit. I need to move it to after the trip then. I will admit I also don't like the fact of them blowing anything in my ear to trigger issues. I'm there to see what the issues are not trigger them and make them start up worse. Hell that's what I'm trying to avoid! Its like knowing that standing in front of someone swinging a baseball bat will hurt but they put you in front of a swinging bat blind folded anyways to see if it hurts and what happens. I mean wtf? This doesn't seem like a test... seems like torture to me.
Is it too bad? I am breastfeeding mom and have kids to take care of. Do u think the dizziness gets too bad afterwards
@@tesnimdjadri6398 i think it depends on what your body can handle
Your dizziness lasted until the next day? Or how long after? What were you diagnosed with?
I have to do this test in a few hours. These comments definitely do not help my anticipation anxiety. I'm scared of the air or water in the ear because sometimes when I put rubbing alcohol in my ears after swimming my head spins extremely bad until I dump it out. I figure this is similar.
How did you do with your test?
@@courtneycacchione9924 wasn't to horrible. I did get dizzy like 6 times 3 times in each ear. Which is what they try to do anyway to make sure the vestibular system is working. I found out I have 62% vestibular damage in my left ear.
@Crystal thank you that’s good to know!
@@curly364 I'm sooooo scared to get this test. I feel like backing out
@@Scarlettbri_Mini3 thats completely normal. I felt like canceling as well but I wanted to get answers to my chronic dizziness and vertigo. It took 3.5 hours some parts were not fun but the rest was tolerable. The vertigo is intense if the inner ear is working correctly but the good news is it doesn't linger or last real long. Its not fun but its tolerable and you get answers. If you don't get dizzy at all then that means there's probably a lot of damage.
My test will be done in 2 hours. I am feeling very nervous. Let see what will happen to with me.
So how was your test?
VESTIBULO ocular reflex: VOR... Not Visual ocular reflex :p
The test wasn't bad... until the caloric test. Shit was loud and made me so dizzy-- especially during the warm air. bleh. My tinnitus had a fantastic time flaring up and partying in my ears afterwards. But hey, now I know something is wrong with me lmao.
Hello great day to you...did your ringing get better or subside
In which country these tests are conducted??
mere papa ko BP ki shikayat hai Dr. se pichhale 2-3 salo se elaj chal raha hai fir bhi koi upachar nahi ho paya fir unhone kan check karne ko kaha hai
please koi treatment bataye
Not trying to be "negative", but prepare for the choleric testing or whatever the water pressure in the ear is called. Worst thing I've ever gone through. Definitely not "minimal" dizziness.
How long did the dizziness last? Is it really bad? I have to go for one on monday i am so scared
@@sheenapoucette5888
First off it sounds like lots of people had no issues at all. So best not to worry because you may handle it just fine.
I just had a bad experience. The dizziness didn't last all that long after so that is positive. However for me it was just miserable during the process. Right after I just felt sick, got tunnel vision and involuntary hand clenching.
@@Ryanmalmoe I don't know if I can handle it I have bad anxiety and the dizziness/vertigo comes 10 times stronger when i am anxious so that's making things worse for me. What did they diagnose you with? They said they think I had labrynthitis but they won't know about nerve damage until I do this test? I've been dealing with the dizziness/vertigo since June 2020
@@sheenapoucette5888 how did your test go? Was it as horrible as you thought?
@@noellecavanaugh5084 it was pretty rough to be honest. They didn't make me do the water testing one cause I was already too dizzy before then so that was the last test but cause my vertigo is so bad they didn't make me do it cause I nauseous too.
I'm 18 and I've been having vertigo and dizzy spells along with headaches and ear pain for nearly 4 years now. I have to do this test in about 2 weeks. I'm really worried, I hope it's not as bad as the comments say, but I know for sure if I have to do the part at 0:33, I will be really sick by the end and that's not even the caloric portion :o Is there anything needed for preparation for the test? or suggestions from those who have done it?
kelly123987 are you better?
hi Maria. Hru .
M from Pakistan lhr.. same problem
I am doing a bit better but I was diagnosed with (idiopathic) intracranial hypertension, which has a lot of the same symptoms. Could be something to ask your doctor about if you think it sounds familiar. Best of luck!
@@kelly123987 are u from Pakistan ? I can't find any Dr in lhr .. who can test VNG for me
It’s hard at first but gets fun
How much is the test out of pocket?
Very expensive
more than $700, I cancelled mine.
I wish I didn't have to wait another 2 weeks. This rocking boat I'm on is driving me up a while.
did you ever find out what was wrong? i have that rocking feeling too
I havent ever found the cause of the vertigo.
Darn... did you figure out something that helped?
Carol Wieseman , do you feel better?
@Cochiti E - We accept almost ALL insurances. We are located in Minnesota so if you live here there usually is not any issues with someone being out-of-network with insurance. If your out-of-state we typically wouldn't be a preferred provider however. If interested in learning more about the billing side please call 952-345-3000 and ask for billing. They will help with the insurance stuff and look into your insurance too.
My symptoms are: occasional dizziness and loss of balance. My neurologist scheduled me for the Electronystagmography study.
I was somewhat apprehensive at the beginning, not knowing what to expect. Wearing goggles and being in total darkness, and having warm and cold air blown into my ears WAS NOT unpleasant. Yes, I did feel a slight dizzy sensation during the procedure, but it was not different than when I had my dizzy spells.
The procedure IS NOT torturous as some people describe it to be.
it was not unpleasant for you because you do not have a vestibular dysfunction ... quite simply
@Cochiti E Our facility offers a full comprehensive system to fully diagnose and treat all of our patients. Some patients may just be having dizzy spells which is it's own monster (meaning it can be many things). When it comes to Vertigo it primarily relates to the inner ear system and/or brain. My first suggestion would be to find someone who offers a full vestibular diagnostic workup. check out our website for journals and all that we do.
Anyone get cured of mal de debarquement syndrome?
Oculus rift 3?
just did this today. i almost threw up LOL
My neck hurt like a pinch nerve and they want me to go do this so they can
Make some money
Worst shit ever yall I did that with air in ear omg
What does it feel like? What did you find out?
Alyssa Rose like your spinning
I did water it sucks
It is terrible . I couldn't handle it
@@xdiablox210 how long did the dizziness/spinning last after you did this test
No one tells you you have to lie nearly flat & motionless for 45 minutes! No one tells you you cannot have the test if you have a chronic cough due to the movement!