Patient Spotlights

My vestibular journey began in 2011 with episodic BPPV. Then, on July 16th 2016, everything changed. I was suddenly faced with numerous new symptoms that were absolutely debilitating. I was really scared and began my

I have been living with Vestibular Migraine Disorder for over 12 years now. It started one day when I woke up and everything around me spun while I sat still. After 5 years of working

As we all know, being diagnosed with a vestibular disorder can come with a handful of mixed emotions and feelings. Relief from finally getting answers,  frustration around not being able to do things “like I

My Journey to a Meniere’s Disease Diagnosis: From 2020 to 2025 In October 2025, I received a definitive diagnosis: Meniere’s disease. While the diagnosis itself wasn’t a surprise, the path to understanding what was happening

When I was 15, I was retaking a math test after school and my world suddenly started spinning. I felt like I was going to pass out. I was scared and couldn’t focus, so I

After graduating from college in 2023, I planned to take a gap year to study for the MCAT and bolster my clinical experience as a medical scribe at the Medical University of South Carolina. It

My name is Sam from @DiaryofaDizzyMummy. Eight years ago, I was diagnosed with vestibular migraine and PPPD. I have battled with the acceptance of living with these conditions and the daily impact they have on

I was a victim of a hit and run traffic v pedestrian in 2022. I received emergency care right away and was found perseverating and in and out of consciousness at the scene. Imaging showed

WHY AM I DIZZY? Susan’s Story: Finding Answers, Relief, and Hope in the Face of a Rare Neurological Disorder In 2005, Susan made a bold life change. After decades in the fast-paced advertising world of

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

For years, Heather navigated life as most do—busy, active, and moving forward without questioning the simple act of balance. That changed when Meniere’s disease and vestibular migraine entered her world. What began as pressure and

Results of Treating Meniere’s Disease with Increased Water Consumption Introduction This article is a follow-up to a patient spotlight previously submitted to VeDA in 2020 titled, My Meniere’s Journey. Summarizing that paper, my journey with