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14 May 2010, a spinning room upon waking – my first vertigo attack and the onset of my first migraine, prompted a CT scan. I remember lying in the ER room listening to the doctors

Have you ever felt that the room is spinning? You know, that sensation we desired to feel when we were kids. That by turning in circles 100 times and flopping on the floor, a gut-tickling

People with vestibular disorders often wish for someone who will listen to them: listen with empathy – not judgement, listen with a deep knowledge – not dismissing their concerns, and listen with understanding for the emotional impact vestibular disorders have brought to their lives. The OWL Award recognizes two individuals and one organization for their contribution to the healing power of listening.

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.

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

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

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

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.

My journey started at age 27 in 1986. I had an emergency medical procedure following a miscarriage. When I got home to my 3 year old daughter and husband the migraines started. My first diagnosis

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. 

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

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