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Podcast: Vestibular Migraine

ICU - "I See You" Podcast Vestibular Migraine Listen Now Available wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts   Spotify Vestibular migraine is a condition that affects more than half of all migraine sufferers at some

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Research Summary: Understanding “Residual Dizziness” After BPPV and How Doctors Can Better Help Patients

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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Ask Fiona: Why do symptoms fluctuate when I’m doing VRT?

"I’ve been doing VRT for two months for vestibular neuritis. My constant vertigo stopped for days, then came back. Why did my symptoms stop and then resume?"  That is great news, good job to you

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Like a Rolling Stone: BPPV

This article is adapted from The Great Balancing Act: An Insider’s Guide to the Human Vestibular System, published by Columbia University Press. Copyright (c) 2025 Jeffrey D. Sharon. Used by arrangement with the Publisher. All rights

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Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness – What You Need To Know

Article Summary Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD) causes dizziness and unsteadiness that crowds or other busy places can trigger, but it doesn’t involve spinning (vertigo). This condition usually starts after an event that causes dizziness or

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Podcast: Yoga for Balance

ICU - "I See You" Podcast Yoga for Balance Listen Now Available wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts   Spotify   In this episode of the ICU Podcast, we exploring how yoga can be a

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Dissecting the genome in Ménière disease: a review

What this research is about Ménière’s disease (MD) is a condition affecting the inner ear that causes attacks of vertigo (spinning sensation), fluctuating hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ear), and ear pressure or fullness.

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Honoring Dr. P. Ashley Wackym

A Legacy of Leadership and Philanthropy The Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA) is privileged to count among its most steadfast champions Dr. P. Ashley Wackym, a globally recognized neurotologist, past Chair of VeDA’s Medical Advisory Board,

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Dietary Considerations with SEH, Meniere’s Disease & Vestibular Migraine – What You Need to Know

Article Summary Research on diet and vestibular disorders is limited, but many people with Ménière’s disease, secondary endolymphatic hydrops, and vestibular migraines find that changing their diets helps manage their symptoms. These changes might involve

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Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) – What You Need to Know

Article Summary Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is the most common reason people feel dizzy, specifically a spinning feeling called vertigo. It happens when tiny crystals in the inner ear, called otoconia, get loose and

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Home-based Exercise – What You Need to Know

Article Summary During vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT), doing exercises at home is important. A physical therapist (PT) or occupational therapist (OT) will create a personalized exercise plan for you. It’s not recommended to do these

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Podcast: Pacing with a Vestibular Disorder

ICU - "I See You" Podcast Pacing with a Vestibular Disorder Listen Now Available wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts   Spotify In this episode of the ICU Podcast, we are diving into the concept

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