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BEqualise: A Wellness App for People with Dizziness, Vertigo, and Imbalance From a Vestibular Disorder

BEqualise: the holistic wellness app for people with dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance from a vestibular disorder An App for the Vestibular Community BEqualise if Free for a Limited Time Only Living with vestibular disorders can

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Finding Victory through Vertigo

A Dizzy Childhood Rochelle’s journey with vestibular disorders began when she was only 10 years old. “I remember being in school and I remember walking down the hall, and all of a sudden, everything was

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Best Migraine Glasses For Dizziness and Vertigo

Best Migraine Glasses For Dizziness and Vertigo By VeDA, with contributions from Dr. Randy Schulman, ODLight Sensitivity Migraines can be quite debilitating and those experiencing migraines often have light sensitivity, also called photophobia. There may

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Can Screens Trigger Vertigo and Dizziness?

ICU – “I SEE YOU” PODCAST Can Screens Trigger Vertigo and Dizziness? LISTEN NOW Available wherever you get your podcasts. APPLE PODCASTS    SPOTIFY   YOUTUBE Devices—can’t live with them, can’t live without them. Televisions, computer screens,

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Migraine Associated Vertigo (MAV), Vestibular Migraine

Before my life with Vestibular Migraine I was on the go always, I was a busy corporate Accountant, studying my Master in Business Management, a Dancer and Dance Teacher. I liked being busy and would

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Recursos en español

El sistema vestibular incluye las partes del oído interno y el cerebro que procesan la información sensorial relacionada con el control del equilibrio y los movimientos oculares. Si una enfermedad o lesión daña estas áreas

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Dentist’s Guide to the Dizzy Patient

Dental work can often be uncomfortable for a person with a vestibular disorder because of the intense lighting, extended amount of time requiring an open mouth, and adjusting to a reclined chair position. Sometimes people with vestibular disorders perceive that a dentist chair has been reclined beyond horizontal, even if it has not. Also, some people find it uncomfortable to be in the chair as it is lowered and raised. After the procedure, some people with balance disorders find that any residual numbness from the local anesthesia is a bit disorienting. Download this article and bring it to your dentist to educate him/her about your condition and help them make adjustments to accommodate your needs.

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Travel Strategies

Some common questions about the effects of travel on people with vestibular dysfunction include:

“Will travel increase symptoms?”
“Should I avoid travel?”
“What is the best form of travel?”
“What can I do to minimize discomfort while traveling?”

Travel conditions that may be problematic for a person with a vestibular disorder include those that involve exposure to rapid altitude or pressure changes, certain motion patterns, or disturbing lighting. Travel decisions that accommodate a person’s vestibular disorder will depend on the type of vestibular disorder, the method of transportation (e.g., train, boat, airplane, automobile), and the conditions and planned activities at the destination.

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How Do I Know If I Have A Vestibular Disorder?

Dizziness is Common Dizziness is a common problem that affects nearly 37 million individuals in the US each year.  Approximately 2 million of these individuals initially seek care at an emergency department.  Many conditions that

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8 Steps to Managing Fatigue

People with vestibular disorders commonly report fatigue as one of their symptoms. Follow this step-by-step guide to learn how to manage your fatigue. Step 1: Understand Fatigue Fatigue is a general term that describes a

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What to Expect During an Audiological Visit

You've been experiencing dizziness, vertigo or balance problems, and you've been referred for vestibular testing. Read on to find out what to expect from your first visit to an audiologist, and what the next steps

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Surgical Procedures for Vestibular Dysfunction

When is surgery necessary? When medical treatment isn't effective in controlling vertigo and other symptoms caused by vestibular system dysfunction, surgery may be considered. The type of surgery performed depends upon each individual's diagnosis and

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