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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.

Sherron Laurrell

May used to be my favorite month. Mild spring weather in New Jersey. Freshly planted flowers. Open windows. I always looked forward to May. That changed in 2013. May now represents the anniversary of the

Podcast: Latest Research and Treatment for Mal de Debarquement Syndrome

ICU - "I See You" Podcast Latest Research and Treatment for Mal de Debarquement Syndrome Listen Now Apple Podcasts Spotify Mal de Debarquement Syndrome is a central vestibular disorder that typically arises following

VeDA Provides Feedback on NIDCD Strategic Plan

The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) invited public comment on revisions to their strategic plan, which will determine future research directions and priorities. VeDA's Medical & Scientific Advisers submitted the following answers to five

Susan Papa

I was first diagnosed with Meniere’s disease was in 1991. My symptoms were mild in the beginning - uneasiness, nausea, a feeling of fullness in my head. They were generally worst when I spent too

What is the Best App for People With Dizziness, Imbalance, and Vertigo

There’s an app for that. Mobile apps focused on health and fitness help users track their physical activity, monitor their diet, set fitness goals, and access workout routines So what does an app designed for

Living with a Vestibular Disorder During the Covid-19 Pandemic

A Research Study Dr. Laura Smith, a lecturer in Psychology at the School of Psychology, University of Kent, collected information from people suffering from a vestibular disorder in the UK who had also been diagnosed

What Does “Gut Health” Mean?

By Carla Alpert, NBC-HWC, FMCHC, FDN-P, Well Humans Gut health is important for your overall health, including your vestibular system. Like some of you reading this, I unfortunately learned this the hard way after my

Vestibular Migraine – What You Need to Know

Introduction Around 55% of people with migraines will at some point experience symptoms related to balance, like dizziness or vertigo. Many of these individuals might not even have headaches but mainly feel off-balance. They could

Laurie Rainey

When I hear people casually say that life can change in a minute I shudder at how true that really is. In June of 2010 I was enjoying a balmy weekend in wine country with

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Raising Awareness in Communities Across the Globe!

Balance Awareness Week 2025: A Global Celebration of Connection and Impact Balance Awareness Week (BAW) 2025 was a tremendous success! From September 14–20, people around the world came together to raise awareness for vestibular disorders

Melissa Bosserman

HEY! Where’s the snow?” I hear for the umpteenth time. I crack a wry smile, but inside I’m not laughing. If only they knew. People stare at me when I walk. At first, it made