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Raising Awareness In Your Local Community Is there a health fair or other local event where you have the opportunity to set up an information table? Sharing information about vestibular disorders and VeDA with the

Many patients who experience dizziness, vertigo, imbalance, and other symptoms that accompany a vestibular disorder feel lost, confused, frustrated, and overwhelmed by the lack of understanding prevalent among their family, friends, and coworkers, and even the medical community. You are not alone! Vestibular disorders are real, medical conditions. You may have been told that your symptoms are all in your head – they are not! Vestibular disorders are underdiagnosed and undertreated. Many patients visit multiple healthcare practitioners over months or even years before they receive an accurate diagnosis. We can help you learn about your condition so that you can be an advocate for your own healthcare. Our provider directory will help you find qualified vestibular specialists who can diagnose you and provide effective treatment.

Become your own healthcare advocate. The more you know, the better you can communicate with your healthcare provider. VeDA’s scientific articles can help you understand the causes of dizziness, how vestibular disorders are diagnosed, how your vision system is connected to your vestibular (inner ear) system, and what are the different types of vestibular disorders.

Now that you have some understanding of vestibular disorders you can begin to apply that knowledge to your own condition. Use VeDA’s Patient Tracking Tools to collect information about your unique healthcare history. This will be tremendously helpful to you and your doctor as you uncover the mystery of your vestibular diagnosis.

Getting an accurate diagnosis is the key to finding effective treatment and getting on the road to recovery. But where do you start? Learn more about the various specialists who diagnose vestibular disorders, and find a qualified healthcare provider in your area.

Vestibular disorders come with a host of concurrent symptoms, including physical and emotional fatigue, brain fog, and nausea. A holistic healthcare plan addresses all these issues.

Learn more about how to deal with the cognitive and emotional impacts of vestibular disorders, as well as secondary symptoms like nausea and tinnitus. Develop strategies to deal with stress and fatigue, and learn to adapt your diet to avoid triggers.

You are not alone. Millions of people experience vestibular dysfunction. By sharing with others, your own experience is validated, which can give you hope, as well as useful tools for coping with the daily impacts of a chronic illness.

Find out more about:
– In-person and online support groups
– VeDA’s online forum
– Support for your family and friends

Keep up-to-date on new and developing topics in the vestibular community. Join VeDA’s mailing list to receive our monthly e-newsletter, with links to original articles and patient stories, and stay connected via social media.

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Vestibular disorders are misunderstood. You can advance vestibular research by participating in clinical trials and sharing your medical history through VeDA’s Patient Registry.

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Concussion recovery may be complicated by vestibular involvement. Vestibular rehabilitation can help.

Spread the Word You are welcome to download and distribute these materials in hardcopy or electronic format. We encouage the use of our presentations to educate your community about vestibular disorders. The Road to Balance