Patient Spotlights

Volunteer Spotlight: Neil Canham

Facebook's 'memories' feature recently helped me realize that my vestibular issues started in 2008 with hearing issues and vertigo that doctors assumed was labyrinthitis. However, after further episodes over the years and an MRI to

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Support Group Leader Spotlight: Karen Wysocki

“Wow – the moms in this group just get it!” That was how I felt after my first support group with the Dizzy Moms Club, and I truly look forward to our meetings each month!

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Dizziness is like being under a spell

In September 2024, I felt a little twinge of dizziness after I got out of bed and bent down to pet the dog. I had a few more little warning shots, and then one day

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Support Group Spotlight: Red de Apoyo Migraña Vestibular hosted by Carlos Mateo Coria-Sánchez

Recientemente se me diagnosticó con migrañas vestibulares. Mientras todavía aprendo a sobrellevar esta condición, me he dado cuenta de que existe muy poca información y casi ningún grupo de apoyo en español. Adaptarnos a esta

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Volunteer Spotlight: Leigh Eliason

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

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Jennifer Husak

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

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Stephanie Sams

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

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Journey to a Meniere’s

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

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Invisible Battles: Overcoming Life with a Vestibular Disorder

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

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Sam Tunney

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

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Samantha Jarvis

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

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From darkness and despair to hope and recovery

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

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