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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
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
Diane has lived for years with challenging vestibular conditions, including superior canal dehiscence syndrome (SCSD) and vestibular migraine. She’s learned to adapt, using tools like a walking stick to help steady herself and developing a
A Dizzy Childhood Rochelle’s journey with vestibular disorders began when she was only 10 years old. “I remember being in school and I remember walking down the hall, and all of a sudden, everything was
As those with a vestibular disorder know, living with this disorder has its challenges. It is unpredictable & you never know how you will feel day to day or when your symptoms will flare. The
Featuring Rick Siemon, vestibular patient and VeDA Ambassador. Rick was out for a run the first time the vertigo hit. He was struck by a world that was suddenly spinning. He almost didn’t make it
By Rochelle Lauzon, VeDA Ambassador and Physical Therapy Student This past September, during Balance Awareness Week, I had the pleasure of attending the 4th Annual ANPT Conference (Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy) in Columbus, OH.
Balance Awareness Week is a cause that is near and dear to my heart. Until I lost balance my balance, I took my vestibular system for granted. I had heard about people falling as a
I think I can confidently say nearly everyone has lost their balance at least one time in their life. How many times have you accidentally tripped over something, got off of a carnival ride a
A year ago, I did not know if I could function in daily life, let alone travel the world again. I was on medical leave from work and had to leave my doctoral program in
By Carol Rexroad Cannon After a hiatus of seven years, I decided to see if vestibular rehab could again improve my quality of life. My husband and I felt we were managing my symptoms and