Patient Reviews

Hear from our patients about their recovery journey

Online Consultation BPPV & Vestibular Migraine
<p>I have suffered on and off with BPPV vertigo for nearly 30 years and getting in touch with Sammy over 4 years ago was the best thing I have ever done.Apart from giving me a manoeuvre and diagnosing Vestibular Migraine which I know I&rsquo;ve had before but no doctor has ever given a name to it.Sammy is always there for support and to answer my questions, all of this done online.</p> <p>&nbsp; &nbsp; I have read a great many articles about BPPV and they all sound the same easily remedied,not once have I read how scary it can, be and for me it can take weeks to get back to normal. Although I know a manoeuvre does work for me and I have had a lot, I really don&rsquo;t like getting it done it&rsquo;s so scary even though Sammy reassures me every step of the way I don&rsquo;t know anyone like me.Also my symptoms can be different each time. The last time I had vertigo I felt sick for the first time and ill enough to stay in bed all day.The next day I felt fine even went out but it came back so I contacted Sammy and got an appointment for the next day. I have read lots of excellent reviews about Sammy but I would like to hear people&rsquo;s experiences. Thank you Sammy.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
Lilian Barnes | Darlington | 21-Dec-2024
In-person VM and pppd
<p>I had my second session with Samy yesterday and he has really calmed my anxiety about these conditions. Admittedly, I have been very low with the symptoms. Samy has given me a roadmap for my recovery and is very compassionate. Vestibular problems are very testing so you need a good clinician on side. I feel more positive about recovering</p>
Catherine | Shrewsbury | 30-Jul-2024
In-person
<p>I visited Samy yesterday, 13/04/2024 for treatment for my vertigo. I was diagnosed around 5 years ago when pregnant with my 3rd child. I had my last treatment 2years ago at the QE hospital in Birmingham after referral and an extremely long wait of suffering. I have been having hormonal changes recently and experienced an episode of the BPPV after waking on 11th April. I found Dizzycareclinic online and got an appointment straight away to my utmost relief! Samy was so lovely and he explained all my treatment and performed the epley manouvere to reposition the crystals in my ear. He then explained the reasons this had happened to me initially and why it had more than likely happened again. I had never been informed of any of this at the hospital. I left the treatment smiling and happy after arriving anxious and feeling awful. I cannot thank Samy enough and know exactly where he is if and when I will need him again. Highly recommend.</p>
Jo Hart | | 15-Apr-2024
Online Consultation Vestibular Migraine
<p>After weeks of dizziness and head pressure, Samy was able to diagnose me on my first appointment and begin my road to recovery. He helped explain the condition in a simple and clear way, which allayed my fears and worry. The dietary advice, exercises and support were of real benefit, and were much more than I got from my own GP. I wouldn&rsquo;t hesitate to recommend Samy to anyone suffering with vestibular problems. Thank you!</p>
Louise | Staffordshire | 15-Apr-2024
In-person Vestibular Migraine
<p>I have been suffering from vertigo and related symptoms for over eight months and went to the Dizzy Clinic to seek Samy&#39;s advice. He has helped me tremendously in my attempt to get a diagnosis. He is very professional and thorough investigating all possible causes. Since being diagnosed with vestibular migraine, I have been following a diet recommended by Samy. I have also been given breathing exercises. I am still near the beginning of this journey to help me overcome my problems but I have already seen an improvement which is very encouraging. I would not hesitate in recommending a visit to Samy for anyone suffering from dizziness ar vertigo.</p>
Gillian Dooley | Malvern | 15-Apr-2024
In-person BPPV
<p>Sammy literally changed my life , I was suffering with virtigo for over 2 years finding work and daily life a real struggle . Sammy fixed my virtigo in one session but I was left with anxiety and visual problems. With a few more sessions and following instructions from sammy I am fully recovered and living my best life ! I can&rsquo;t thank him enough he saved me and I would highly recommend him.</p>
Lauren Walker | | 24-Sep-2023
In-person BPPV
<p>Having visited the doctor and A&amp;E without much success I contacted Samy, I was able to get an appointment following day where he diagnosed lateral BPPV.<br /> He explained both the condition and the treatment and then treated me,1 hour later I&rsquo;m 90% cured I followed his advice overnight and the following morning I&rsquo;m symptom free AMAZING!<br /> Samy really knows what he&rsquo;s doing and does it in a professional but friendly way.<br /> Highly recommended</p>
Ken | | 24-Sep-2023
Online Consultation Vestibular Migraine
<p>Thank you so much to Samy for helping me through my vertigo and dizziness. After suffering bouts of motion sickness, what was first thought to be Labyrinthitis turned out to be Vestibular Migraine.<br /> Working through exercises and diet with Samy on zoom calls, which worked very well for me. I can honestly say I&rsquo;m 90% back to my old self. Now fully confident and able to listen to my mind and body, to be able to get through, if any further Vestibular Migraines were to happen.<br /> I fully recommend an appointment with Samy.</p>
Teresa Carroll | | 24-Sep-2023
Online Consultation VM
<p>I could not recommend the dizzy clinic enough. Samy is absolutley brilliant. He is so knowledgeable and explains everything perfectly. I was put at ease from the get go and felt like someone really understood my symptoms and the impact it was having on my life. Since starting treatment my symptoms have massively improved and I feel confident that they will continue to improve. I would not hesitate to contact the dizzy clinic again in the future if needed and would recommend to anyone suffering any kind of vertigo/dizziness/balance disorder. Thank you Samy</p>
Jo Dodd | | 24-Sep-2023
In-person BPPV
<p>Both my parents have had dizzy/vertigo issues and have visited the practice in Codsall. I was shocked at how quickly Samy Treated them in the 1st visit. My father was treated a few years back so when my mother had her issue recently I had no hesitation in taking her there as well. Samy fixed her issue on the 1st visit. I would definitely recommend him to anyone experiencing vertigo or dizzy spells.</p>
Parmjit Kumar | | 24-Sep-2023
In-person BPPV
<p>Samy Selvanayagm at The Dizzy Care Clinic has helped me tremendously with my balance problems. I had been experiencing severe vertigo for over 2 months at my 1st appt, which he immediately diagnosed as bppv and resolved using the Epley manouevre. I also have an underlying more general balance issue related to an inner ear condition which he is also treating with a variety of specific exercises to improve my centre of balance. Samy is extremely supportive and it is very reassuring to know that I am very welcome to contact him again if I need further support.</p>
Liz Smart | West Midlands | 24-Sep-2023
In-person Vestibular Migraine
<p>After several years suffering with Vertigo on and off, I researched treatment available privately. I contacted Samy and after filling in a questionnaire, I had an appointment for my first consultation. He confirmed that I was suffering with &#39;Vestibular Migraines&#39; Treatment, including improving my diet and exercises to do at home started and I can confirm that I am now &#39;back to normal&#39;<br /> Before meeting Samy I was feeling very depressed and thinking I was going to have to &#39;live with&#39; my condition. I am extremely grateful for his expertise and lovely manner and recommend him to anyone I meet with &#39;dizziness&#39; (more people suffer with this than you realise)</p>
LOUISE MORRIS | | 24-Sep-2023
In-person BPPV
<p><strong><span style="color:#2980b9">I was recommended to the dizzy clinic after suffering dizziness for months,I arranged an appointment to see Samy and I would one hundred percent recommend the treatment,thank you Samy x</span></strong></p>
Annett P | West Midlands | 04-Jul-2023
In-person BPPV
<p><span style="color:#c0392b">My first appointment with Sammy went very good. He put me at ease, explained what he would do, after I had told me what was happening to me. The treatment was successful I haven&rsquo;t had any problems. I would go back if I need to . Sammy was very polite and professional. Have recommended him .</span></p>
Frances B | West Midlands | 22-May-2023
In-person Vestibular Migraine
<p>Having endured several days in bed with vertigo, my Dr referred me to Samy at the clinic in Codsall. Unfortunately I was unable to get an appointment for four weeks by which time the vertigo was well on the mend. Samy was very professional and certainly knew his subject. After doing various tests, he explained my problem and provided exercises which were a big help. Then he tackled my other dizzy issues and supplemented my exercises. I now feel that the problems have all but disappeared which is wonderful, as they were affecting my general day to day living. I shouldn&#39;t hesitate to recommend Samy as someone who is well worth visiting over dizziness problems. Thank you.</p>
Sue Morgan | Tettenhall, West Midlands, UK | 17-May-2023
In-person Bilateral Vestibular Hypofunction
<p><strong>I just like to say that having been intruded to you for this complaint, you have been a tremendous help.The exercise I have done , all of them been positive.</strong></p> <p><strong>I am 100 % better than when I saw you, I still got way to go </strong></p> <p><strong>I would definitely recommend anyone who&#39;s got a problem, same as mine to come and see you, as simple as that.</strong></p> <p><strong>Just, I am very grateful having heard about you and I am sure a lot of&nbsp; other people would benefit from your experience. </strong></p>
Liz | West Midlands | 13-Feb-2023
Online Consultation Vestibular Migraine ++
<p>I contacted Samy after two different diagnoses and warning that any referral to a distant balance clinic would take 13 months. At last here is someone who understands the condition, and who works collaboratively with the patient for best outcomes. I have long Covid, therefore other symptoms too, but we kept focussed on the vertigo and the exercises really do work. I am very grateful.</p>
Janet | North Yorkshire | 22-Dec-2022
In-person BPPV
<p>Samy you helped me much I have not had a dizzy spell since I came to your surgery I would recommend you to other people who suffers with the same systems have nice Christmas</p>
R Maxwell | West Midlands | 20-Dec-2022
In-person Vestibular Migraine
<p>After dizziness for a fair few weeks and genuinely thinking I would never feel normal again, my mother in law who was also treated successfully for vertigo by Samy, told me to make an appointment. After ruling a few things out and after only a couple of sessions, Samy diagnosed me with vestibular migraines. It was great to feel like I had support from Samy as I was so down and frustrated as being a busy working Mom I don&rsquo;t know how I carried on feeling like I did ???? On Samys advice to change a few things in my diet, my symptoms subsided completely!! I can&rsquo;t tell you how grateful I am-especially not having to go down the route of taking strong medication which like Samy said &ldquo;only mask the symptoms&rdquo; they do not get to the direct cause! If you are suffering then please book to see him, his knowledge and professionalism are second to none and I recommend Samy whole heartedly. I personally know another patient who was also successfully treated for vertigo, after taking strong tablets that did absolutely nothing for a long time. Thank you Samy and if my dizziness ever does return, I will 100% be back to see you. Kindest regards..</p>
Sarah | West Midlands | 13-Dec-2022
In-person Vestibular Migraine
<p>I want to thank you for everything you have done for me - I really appreciate your professionalism and understanding of my condition. You have put my mind at ease which I believe is a factor as to why I feel I&rsquo;m able to manage life better again.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Kind regards,&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
Alex | West Midlands | 14-Nov-2022