If you’ve been told you have impacted earwax and are experiencing dizziness or vertigo, you’re not alone in wondering what to do next. It can feel confusing—especially if your symptoms have already started to improve.
This is an excerpt from the book, "Professionally Unstable: Tales of Treating the Desperately Dizzy" by Dr. Anthony Veglia, DPT. Awaiting me in the lobby was a middle-aged man, monotone in voice, flat in affect,
For many people, developing a vestibular disorder can feel like their life has been turned upside down. Symptoms such as dizziness, vertigo, brain fog, and imbalance can affect work, relationships, daily routines, and even a
When people think about a stroke, many imagine sudden paralysis, facial drooping, and/or trouble speaking. However, other symptoms are often experienced and problematic — persistent vertigo and dizziness. These sensations are described as spinning (of
At the 2026 Life Rebalanced Live virtual conference, the Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA) opened the week with an important conversation about innovation in vestibular care. The session, Hope in Innovation: Emerging Therapies for Chronic Dizziness,
VeDA supports researchers working to improve care for vestibular patients by providing grants to cover travel expenses so they can present their original research on projects focused on vestibular patient outcomes at medical conferences. Congratulations
Vestibular Patient Journey: Insights From Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA) Registry Vestibular disorders — conditions that affect the inner ear and brain systems responsible for balance — can be among the most frustrating and life-altering health
Vestibular disorders affect the inner ear and brain areas that control balance and spatial orientation. They can cause dizziness, vertigo, unsteadiness, and other symptoms that can be confusing and overwhelming. These conditions are notoriously hard
Question: My wife suffers from occasional bouts of intense dizziness and has motion sensitivity. The vestibular nerve got tweaked, and she became totally incapacitated for a long time. She is mostly better now, but things
Writing in the Wake How Writing Became My Anchor in a Sea of Uncertainty By Kimberly Warner, vestibular patient and author I’ll be honest, the last thing I wanted to do in the early years of
Dr. David Zee, MD, is a pioneering neurologist whose recent generous donation boldly advances VeDA’s medical advocacy programs. As a long-standing member of our Medical and Scientific Advisory Board and now a Trustee, Dr. Zee continues
Many people know about benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)—a very common cause of brief spinning sensations triggered by changes in head position. BPPV is usually treated effectively with specific head-movement maneuvers (called canalith repositioning maneuvers, or
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