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The Vestibular Patient Experience

Vestibular disorders are invisible. You look fine on the outside, but inside you’re struggling with a myriad of debilitating symptoms. It’s easy to feel like you’re alone, and no one understands what you’re going through.

Reading about others who have been in your shoes can validate your experience and give you tips on what to expect and how to deal with it.

You can also share your story to spread hope and increase awareness about what it’s like to live with vestibular dysfunction.

Emma – Discovering Balance Through Yoga

My journey with Vestibular Migraine and how it has changed my life for the better! I’d just returned from the trip of a lifetime to Australia and went straight back into work as a school teacher.

Noel Newby

When I was in school as a child, I cannot recall us normally wearing helmets, and I do recall multiple hits to the head with various balls, including while playing softball and, when I was

2020 Balance Hero Award Winners

This Giving Tuesday, VeDA recognizes the heroes who go above and beyond in the assistance of people living with vestibular disorders. The vestibular community is full of caring, dedicated family members, friends, loved ones, and

Introduction to Vestibular Disorders

The vestibular system includes the parts of the inner ear and brain that process the sensory information involved with controlling balance and eye movements. If disease or injury damages these processing areas, vestibular disorders can result. Vestibular disorders can also result from or be worsened by genetic or environmental conditions, or occur for unknown reasons.

Vestibular Rehabilitation: What Works, What Doesn’t

ICU – “I SEE YOU” PODCAST Vestibular Rehabilitation: What Works, What Doesn’t LISTEN NOW Available wherever you get your podcasts. APPLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY Youtube Vestibular rehabilitation therapy, or VRT, is a specialized form

Jennifer Husak

I have been dealing with vestibular imbalances for 3 years now and was recently diagnosed with Vestibular Migraines. I've done all testing for BPPV, VN, and others and was first diagnosed with Menieres Disease. After

Documenting the Patient Perspective

In 2014, VeDA asked members to assist in a research project by signing onto a patient registry and providing information on their diagnosis experience. This data was analyzed and the results published in the Journal

Travelling with Vestibular Conditions

Lara's Story of Learning to Travel with Vestibular Neuritis, Migraine, and pppd Where It All Began I was hit suddenly with my first vestibular condition back in early 2010 turning my world literally upside down.

Vestibular Disorders Affect on Your Personal Relationships

ICU – “I SEE YOU” PODCAST Vestibular Disorders Affect on Your Personal Relationships LISTEN NOW Available wherever you get your podcasts. APPLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY YOUTUBE In the newest episode of the ICU - "I See

Tamar Schwartz

My vestibular disorder, Migraine Associated Vertigo, is also sometimes called Vertiginous Migraines. When people think of migraines, they think of someone in pain, and that part is true. But migraines, which vary in severity, can

Dizziness Symptom Profile (DSP)

The DSP is a "smart" case history form to aid in the diagnosis and management of patients presenting with dizziness. By Gary P. Jacobson, Ph.D., FASHA One of the most important parts of a vestibular function

Rediscovering My Balance: Living and Healing with Vestibular Migraines

Before I was diagnosed with a vestibular migraine, I was always moving. I loved live music, hiking, walking, and spending hours day-adventuring with my camera, capturing nature in all its beauty. I thrived being outdoors