I live with vestibular migraine, a condition that affects balance, sensory processing, and the nervous system in ways that are difficult to explain and even harder to live with. My symptoms began during pregnancy in
Article Summary To maintain balance and move around our world, we need to combine information from our eyes, body position (how we feel through our muscles and joints), and inner ear balance system. For people
What is Downbeat Nystagmus? Downbeat nystagmus (DBN) is an eye condition that causes your eyes to drift downward and quickly snap back up. It can make things look like they’re moving or bouncing (called oscillopsia),
Dear Fiona, Would you have any advice or tips that may help me to get a better night’s sleep related to MdDS? The moving sensation, particularly when lying in bed at night, is significantly impacting
Dear Fiona, I've been doing my vestibular rehabilitation exercises for several months now. They've helped, but I'm wondering—how long do I need to keep doing them? Will I ever be able to stop? —Tired of
Why was this study done? Many people with dizziness or balance problems are given exercises to help stabilize their vision while moving their head. However, it can be hard for patients to know if those
Beetlejuice: Acceptance Expands Possibilities If you told me only two years ago, I’d be in a movie theater, wearing my rose-colored FL-41s, listening to Beetlejuice with my eyes closed, I’d have shrugged in self-pity and
Advocates for Patients with Inner Ear & Brain Balance Disorders The Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA) announces the annual VeDA Champion of Vestibular Medicine Award initiative to increase awareness of vestibular disorders that affect the inner
Poetry can be a powerful way for those living with a chronic vestibular disorder to express their invisible and often misunderstood experiences through metaphor, rhythm, and emotion. For many, poetry can be healing and offer
Question: I work in a loud environment. Could this be contributing to my vestibular symptoms or causing my vestibular issues? Could Your Loud Work Environment Be Contributing to Your Vestibular Symptoms? If you work in
Question: Can whiplash cause vertigo after a car accident? After a car accident, many people walk away feeling lucky to have avoided serious injury, only to experience troubling symptoms like dizziness or vertigo later. One
The Vestibular Disorders Association and NORD® Launch Natural History Study of Vestibular Disorders Research study is open to participants worldwide to advance understanding and treatments for rare diseases causing dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance. Today, the
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