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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.

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

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

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

VeDA Volunteer Takes On Washington DC

Headache on the Hill Recently, VeDA Board Member Darcy Bonjour advocated for others when she participated in the Headache on the Hill event. Headache on the Hill (HOH) is the most influential day of the

Brain Fog – What It Is and What To Do About It

“Brain fog will take the wind out of your sails and make it extremely difficult to stay focused. It is a frustrating clouding of consciousness.” - Glenn Schweitzer, Mind Over Meniere’s I remember the

Getting Involved In Research

Jeffrey D. Sharon, MD It’s hard not to get frustrated with the current state of vestibular medicine. As anyone who has suffered from a vestibular problem will attest, there are inefficiencies and errors in the

Gardening with a Vestibular Disorder

For me, gardening is the perfect balance of gentle exercise, time well spent outdoors, and the unexpected feeling of joy and pride brought upon by tending and caring for something that produces a tangible benefit,

Vestibular Migraines Do Not Define Me

Vertigo can be scary. It can come out of nowhere and incapacitate us if we let it. Mine started 8 years ago after a series of 4 sinus infections back to back. I woke up

Announcing VeDA Travel Grant Recipient

VeDA Travel Grant Recipient 2023 VeDA is partnering with professional associations to recognize research that advances clinical outcomes for vestibular patients through our Travel Awards. Winners receive $1,000 to put toward travel expenses to present

Complementary & Alternative Medicine for Vestibular Disorders

ICU – “I SEE YOU” PODCAST The Role of Medication in Treating Vestibular Disorders LISTEN NOW Available wherever you get your podcasts. APPLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY YOUTUBE In this episode of the ICU - "I See

Vestibular Support Groups After Recovery

Feeling Better and the Impact of Recovery in Vestibular Support Groups Online support groups for vestibular disorders are valuable for individuals seeking understanding and connection. However, the reaction to recovery milestones can be varied within

Peggy Artman

Hi, my name is Peggy Artman and I am 47 years old. My story from the beginning of my dizziness symptoms to an eventual diagnosis is a long one, but I’m going to try to