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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

ICU - "I See You" Podcast Memoir Writing Listen Now Available wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts       Spotify In this episode of the ICU Podcast, we explore the power of storytelling and

Vestibular migraine (VM) is a condition that causes dizziness, vertigo, and balance issues, significantly impacting daily life.  Distinguishing VM from other dizziness-related conditions can be challenging due to overlapping symptoms. The study “Self-reported Physical Activity

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

ICU - "I See You" Podcast PPPD Listen Now Available wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts       Spotify Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness. That’s a mouthful! No wonder we call it PPPD! This relatively

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