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What I Learned as Both a Patient and a Clinician Guest post by Cherika Gadson, FNP-C, vestibular patient Dizziness is one of the most common symptoms encountered in healthcare. It is also one of the

Hi Fiona, I do 10–20 balance exercises when I’m with my physical therapist. Should the exercises make me feel off balance? And why, after about 30 minutes of feeling “off,” does everything return to normal?

Vestibular disorders are rarely simple. Many people who live with dizziness or vertigo eventually discover that their symptoms are connected not to a single condition, but to several overlapping diagnoses. This complex reality was the

Summary  Bilateral Vestibular Hypofunction or Loss (BVH or BVL) makes it hard for people to keep their balance, especially when walking in the dark or on uneven ground. It can also cause problems with seeing

Vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) is one of the most important tools available to help people recover from dizziness, vertigo, and balance disorders. During the Life Rebalanced Live session “VRT: Neuroplasticity & Exercises that Connect it

Guest post by Cherika Gadson, MS, APRN, NP-C, vestibular patient Vestibular disorders are often described as “invisible illnesses.” While that label is accurate, it can also shape how we respond to our own symptoms in

For many people living with vestibular disorders, the physical symptoms of dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance are only part of the story. The emotional and psychological impact can be just as significant. At the Life Rebalanced

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. Should you leave it alone? Could removing the wax make things worse?

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